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Mr. Rafferty from Springfield, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Springfield wrestling program equipment

Help me give my students get the best tools they need to be successful. We practice in a cafeteria daily and need items that are portable and functional. This will help us train.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rafferty's classroom raised $1,051

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As a inner city wrestling program, we do not have a dedicated wrestling room. We set up our mats in our cafeteria daily, so having equipment that is portable and easily transported is vital for the daily success and implementation. This workout equipment will allow us to maximize or time and space and create effective and challenging workouts.

We hope you can help contribute to this cause.

We continually challenge our student athletes each and every day. Wrestling promotes many positive life attributes and skills that are going to help mold these student athletes for the rest of their lives.

Mr. Rafferty Springfield Central High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jump Ropes, Hudii Smooth Ball Bearing Skipping Ropes with 6“ Foam Hand Grip, 2 Pack Length Adjustable Jump Ropes with Carrying Bag - Red&Black • Amazon Business $8.48 25 $212.00
Yes4All 25 lbs Slam Ball for Strength, Power and Crossfit Workout - Fitness Exercise Ball with Grip Tread & Durable Rubber Shell (25 Lbs, Orange) • Amazon Business $37.40 3 $112.20
Yes4All Slam Ball with Triangle Textured Surface & Durable Rubber Shell – Available 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40lbs - Teal, 20 Lbs • Amazon Business $34.00 3 $102.00
Yes4All 15 lbs Slam Ball for Strength, Power and Crossfit Workout - Fitness Exercise Ball with Grip Tread & Durable Rubber Shell (15 Lbs, Black) • Amazon Business $30.99 3 $92.97
Yes4All Hex Agility Rings/Speed Rings With Carrying Bag – Hexagon Rings For Balance, Speed, And Motor Skills Training (Set Of 12 Rings), B. Orange - 12 Rings • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Trademark Innovations Set of 5 Metal Adjustable Speed Training Hurdles (Light Green) • Amazon Business $40.78 2 $81.56
Yes4All Slam Balls 10 – 40lbs/Slam Medicine Ball Version/Sand-Filled No-Bounce Exercise Ball for Crossfit Workout and Strength Training – 30lbs, Black • Amazon Business $40.50 2 $81.00
Yes4All 12 lbs Slam Ball for Strength, Power and Crossfit Workout - Fitness Exercise Ball with Grip Tread & Durable Rubber Shell (12 Lbs, Orange) • Amazon Business $25.50 3 $76.50

Materials cost

$850.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$892.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.58

Total project goal

$1,050.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,050.54

2 Donors

-$1,050.54

Donations toward project cost

-$892.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$157.58

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