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Mr. Matheson from Durham, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Matheson's classroom raised $469

Support Coach Matheson's School & Co-ed Basketball Team

Help me give my students new basketball equipment, which they have not had in over three years! They will be used for their K-5 classes as well as their 4th & 5th Grade co-ed Basketball team! Support Exercise!

Mr. Matheson Glenn Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades 3-5

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My Project

Help Our Kids Get in the Game!

Our students love basketball, but our current equipment is limited and worn out.

I am requesting new basketball equipment so our kids can practice, learn, and enjoy the game with the tools they deserve.

With this project, we hope to provide our students with youth-sized basketballs, basketball hoops, cones, agility ladders, ball pumps, training bibs, and ball storage bags. Having enough equipment will allow more students to participate at the same time instead of waiting for a turn.

Basketball is about more than scoring points. Through practice and teamwork, our students learn discipline, communication, perseverance, confidence, and responsibility. For many of our kids, the basketball court is a place where they can build friendships, challenge themselves, and feel successful.

New equipment will make practices more active and engaging. Students will have opportunities to improve their dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, coordination, and teamwork. Most importantly, they will be able to participate in a positive activity that promotes physical fitness and healthy habits.

Your support can help put a ball in a child's hands and give them the opportunity to discover what they can accomplish. Together, we can help our students get in the game, build confidence, and develop skills that reach far beyond the basketball court.

Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities for every child to learn, grow, and succeed!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

320 students impacted 5 donors
Mr. Matheson Glenn Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC 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

320 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacGregor Multicolor Basketballs - Intermediate Size - Prism 6 Pack • Teachers' School Supply $65.20 4 $260.80
Geyoga 12 Pcs Soccer Pinnies Youth Scrimmage Jersey Vests Basketball Practice Football Training Equipment for Sports • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98

Materials cost

$310.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.69

Sales tax

 $24.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.30

Total project goal

$468.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $468.67

3 Donors

-$431.17

Donations toward project cost

-$366.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.67

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

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 $0.00

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