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Mr. Sims from Lancaster, SC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Team Sports

Help me give my students basketballs, footballs and soccer balls to get healthy during school.

  • $2,816 goal

This project expired on July 1, 2024.

This project expired on July 1, 2024.

My Project

Please help me give my students balls to get exercise and good health. We have an after school program at our school that supports exercise and good health.

We need footballs, basketballs, soccer balls and carts to transport them around our school.

Our students sit in front of a computer all day and then do the something when they leave school. They need to play, exercise and socialize with other students during and after school each day.

Every student loves to throw, catch or kick a ball when they have another student to play with.

Mr. Sims A.R. Rucker Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Lancaster, SC 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

12 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FSE 373-WSCC-2 Two-Shelf Collapsible Wire Utility Cart • Amazon Business $207.29 2 $414.58
Stand Steady Original Tubstr Collapsible 2 Shelf Wire Cart, Easy to Push Heavy Duty Rolling Utility Cart, Holds 200 Pounds & Folds Up for Storage, Commercial Grade (Chrome, 33.75in x 19.5in x 39.5in) • Amazon Business $237.59 1 $237.59
The House Ball - The Original Soft and Safe Indoor Soccer Ball Size 4 Created for Inside Your Home and Yard - Fun Soccer Gift - Perfect Kids Soccer Ball • Amazon Business $24.99 6 $149.94
LINKBOY Soft Soccer Ball with Pump, Colorful and Safe Ball for Indoor Fun or Practice Outside – Size 4 • Amazon Business $22.41 6 $134.46
FUTURELAB Portable Folding Service Cart - 3 Tier 330LBS Capacity - Rolling Cart Utility Cart Foldable Cart with Wheels for Warehouse Home Workshops Garages Restaurants Offices • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Champion Sports Size 5 Super Soft Soccer Ball • Amazon Business $19.68 6 $118.08
NERF Weather Blitz Kids Foam Football - Youth Weatherproof Soft Foam Ball - Indoor + Outdoor Football for Kids - Small Junior NERF Foam Football - 9" Inch Youth Sized Football - Green • Amazon Business $16.75 6 $100.50
Rollefun Wagon Cart with Wheels Foldable - Collapsible Utility Wagon Heavy Duty, Folding Grocery Wagon, All Terrain Wagon Outdoor Camping Garden, Purple • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Deekin 6 Pcs Soccer Ball with Pump Official Size Indoor Outdoor Sport Soccer Ball Bulk Machine Stitched Soccer Gift for Child Teen Adult Game Training(Size 4) • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
DMI Mini 20-Piece First-Aid Kit, All-Purpose Use for Minor Cuts and Scrapes, Durable Water-Resistant Case, Convenient and Portable, FSA & HSA Eligible • Amazon Business $1.80 45 $81.00
Collapsible Rolling Crate on Wheels, 440lbs Capacity Foldable Storage Bins Heavy Duty Plastic Furniture Moving Dolly Cart for Travel Shopping Luggage Office Use with Removable 360° Rotation Wheels • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
NERF Kids Foam Mini Soccer Ball - Proshot Youth Soccer Ball - 7" Indoor + Outdoor Ball for Kids + Toddlers -Green/Blue • Amazon Business $14.73 4 $58.92
Amazon Basics Rubber Encased Exercise & Fitness Hex Dumbbell, Hand Weight for Strength Training, 20 lb, Black & Silver • Amazon Business $26.85 2 $53.70
Junkin 6 Pcs Rubber Basketballs Bulk with Pump Official Size 5 6 7 Indoor Outdoor Basketball Balls Weighted Training Basketball for Game Practice Training Kids Youth Teens Adults (Size 6) • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
Spalding TF-250 Indoor-Outdoor Basketball 29.5" • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
First Aid Kit 230 Piece, Waterproof, All Purpose Use Outdoor, Indoor, Car, Hiking, Office, Kitchen, • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Spalding Street Pink Outdoor Basketball 28.5" • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
Baden SkilCoach Shooter's Rubber Training Basketball, 27.5-Inch • Amazon Business $26.48 1 $26.48
Move2Play, Hilariously Interactive Toy Soccer Ball with Music and Sound Effects, Ball for Toddlers, Birthday Gift For Boys and Girls 1, 2, 3+ Years Old • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Champhox Size 5 Basketball Kids Girls Pink, 27.5 Basketball Teen Youth Basketballs Girls Basketball for School Sports Indoor Outdoor Basketball Skill Practice (Butterfly) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - Size 7 - 29.5", Brown • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Senston 27.5" Basketball Balls Youth Size 5 Basketballs 27 inch Basketball Gifts for Basketball Fans • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
REBOILPHASE Go! Girls Rubber Basketball (Size 3~7)- Kids Basketball, Small Basketball, Youth Basketballs, Basketball Gift-Size 5 Pink/Multi-Splatter • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Wisdom Leaves Kids Basketball Size 3 (22'') Youth Basketball Size 5(27.5") for Indoor Outdoor Pool Play Games,Great Gift for Children • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
INPODAK Basketball 27.5 Inches Size 5 Unicorn Street Junior Basketball Classic Sport Ball Game Indoor Outdoor for Girl Kids Teenage Christmas Halloween Birthday Gift with Pump& Net • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
EVZOM Size 5 Basketball, 27.5 Basketball Youth Rubber Basketballs for Kids Teenagers Boys Girls Indoor Outdoor Beach Play Games Anti Slip Durable • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
FAKOFIS Kids Basketball Size 5(27.5"),Rubber Basketballs for Youth(Boys & Girls) Play Games Indoor Backyard,Outdoor Park,Beach & Pool • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
MSCYAE Youth Basketball Size 5(27.5"),Kids Basketball for Indoor Outdoor Pool Play Games or Practice Basketball Basic Skills (Best Gift for Children) • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Wuzfully Youth Basketball Size 5 (27.5 Inch) Kids Basketball for Boy and Girls Indoor Outdoor Pool Play Games,Training Basketballs • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Champion Sports Coated High Density Foam Soccer Ball, Yellow, Black, 4 • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
PIXUYE Youth Basketball Size 5(27.5"),Kids Basketball Size 3(22'') for Beginners(Boys and Girls) Indoor Outdoor Pool Play Games • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Champion Sports Rubber Junior Basketball, Heavy Duty - Pro-Style Basketballs - Premium Basketball Equipment, Indoor Outdoor - Physical Education Supplies (Size 5, Purple) (RBB2PR • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
Sdmnsg-T 2 Pack Stainless Steel Sports Coach Whistles with Lanyard, Whistle Lanyard for Football Coaches and Sports,Referees, Loud Crisp Sound Whistle for Kids and Audlt • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$2,177.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $153.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$32.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,393.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$422.38

Total project goal

$2,815.86

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