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Mrs. Caputa from Fuquay Varina, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Caputa's classroom raised $4,536

Tee off for Turtles

Help me give my students golf equipment. We would love to add this golf equipment set to our class because it gives them the opportunity to learn proper technique with the right equipment.

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Mrs. Caputa South Lakes Elementary School
Fuquay Varina, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Our students would love to learn the lifelong sport of golf. Access to golf putters and irons is essential for providing students with an authentic and equitable introduction to the game of golf. Having the proper equipment ensures that all students, regardless of background or experience, can develop correct technique and build foundational skills. Putters help students strengthen precision, focus, and fine motor control, while irons allow them to practice power, distance, and ball flight. Together, they offer a comprehensive learning experience that builds confidence and encourages lifelong participation in the sport. By investing in durable equipment that can be used year after year, we create sustainable opportunities for all students to learn and grow through golf. Through this donation our school would recieve left and right handed putters in 3 different sizes, left and right handed wedges in 3 different sizes, practice balls, flags and targets for our entire school. Thank you for your generous contribution. We truly appreciate your support, and please know that every amount makes a meaningful difference.

800 students impacted 36 donors
Mrs. Caputa South Lakes Elementary School Grades 3-5 Fuquay Varina, NC View local requests 800 students impacted 36donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
First Tee School Program - 2 Bag Bundle K-5 • PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, Inc. $3,500.00 1 $3,500.00

Materials cost

$3,500.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $273.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$52.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,855.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$680.38

Total project goal

$4,535.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,535.88

32 Donors

-$2,733.00

Donations toward project cost

-$2,535.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$197.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,552.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$1,319.76

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$232.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$250.24

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 $0.00

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