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Coach Magana from Houston, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Swinging for the Fences

Help me give my students an opportunity to get quality batting practice every day.

  • $633 goal

This project expired on August 15, 2025.

This project expired on August 15, 2025.

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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

The Softball Program provides young female student-athletes with the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel both on and off the field. However, our program faces a significant challenge due to limited resources, especially equipment. One critical piece of equipment that is missing is updated bats.

Our student-athletes in our softball program desperately want to learn the sport of softball.

Unfortunately, with the equipment we currently have, the student-athletes are at a major disadvantage. This lack of exposure hinders their ability to refine their skills. As a result, our team faces difficulties competing at the level we aspire to, and our players miss out on valuable opportunities for growth and development.

By acquiring recently released bats, we can transform our skills and empower our student-athletes to reach their full potential. With the variety of bats, our coaches can customize drills and simulate game situations, maximizing the effectiveness of our practice sessions.

Investing in this project is not just about acquiring equipment; it's about investing in the future of our student-athletes and our community. With your support, we can provide our softball program with the tools it needs to succeed.

Coach Magana Hastings 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.

Houston, TX 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

45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Easton | Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch Softball Bat | Approved for All Fields | -8 / -9 / -10 / -11 Drop | 1 Pc. Composite • Amazon Business $499.95 1 $499.95

Materials cost

$499.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.84

Total project goal

$632.29

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