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Mrs. Merrihew from Bridgeport, MI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strength, Conditioning & Injury Prevention

Help me give my students strength and conditioning equipment for training and injury prevention.

  • $921 goal

This project expired on October 24, 2025.

This project expired on October 24, 2025.

My Project

At our school, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to actively engage in sports that build discipline, confidence, and teamwork. Our students live difficult lives, and many do not have access to equipment to help them prepare for sports. Providing equipment for strength, conditioning and injury prevention is essential to the success and health of our students.

Your donation to this project will help our students live our motto of "No Barriers-Just Possibilities" by providing them with the necessary equipment and allowing no student to be left behind.

This project is designed to give access to training equipment and an opportunity to learn and participate in a sport they would otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in.

Mrs. Merrihew Bridgeport High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Bridgeport, MI View local requests

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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CAP Barbell Dumbbell Set with Rack | Multiple Options in 150lbs and 210lbs • Amazon Business $249.99 1 $249.99
Yes4All 5-80 lbs Cast Iron Kettlebell for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Gym, Full Body Home Workout Equipment, Push up, Grip and Strength Training • Amazon Business $113.17 1 $113.17
Yes4All 5-80 lbs Cast Iron Kettlebell for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Gym, Full Body Home Workout Equipment, Push up, Grip and Strength Training • Amazon Business $92.89 1 $92.89
Weighted Jump Rope for Fitness - 9.8ft Heavy Battle Ropes for Exercise, 3LB Workout Rope for Women & Men, Skipping Rope For Gym Training, Home Workout • Amazon Business $16.79 5 $83.95
Yes4All 5-80 lbs Cast Iron Kettlebell for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Gym, Full Body Home Workout Equipment, Push up, Grip and Strength Training • Amazon Business $63.48 1 $63.48
Gendeda Speed Agility Training Set, Includes Agility Ladder, Jump Rope, Resistance Parachute, 5 Resistance Bands, 10 Cones, Speed Training Equipment for Soccer Football • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Resistance Bands, Resistance Band Set, Workout Bands, Exercise Bands for Men and Women, Exercise Bands with Door Anchor, Handles, Legs Ankle Straps for Muscle Training, Physical Therapy, Shape Body • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Resistance Bands, Resistance Band Set, Workout Bands, Exercise Bands for Men and Women, Exercise Bands with Door Anchor, Handles, Legs Ankle Straps for Muscle Training, Physical Therapy, Shape Body • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Resistance Bands, Resistance Band Set, Workout Bands, Exercise Bands for Men and Women, Exercise Bands with Door Anchor, Handles, Legs Ankle Straps for Muscle Training, Physical Therapy, Shape Body • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
XIECCX Mini Yoga Balls 9 Inch Exercise Pilates Therapy Balance Barre Equipment for Home Stability Squishy Training PhysicalCore Training(6 PCS) • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90

Materials cost

$741.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$782.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.08

Total project goal

$920.53

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