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Dr. Flanagan from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Paddle and Putter Club!

Help me give my students equipment to improve their pickleball and golf skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Flanagan's classroom raised $438

This project is fully funded

My Project

Sports play a vital role in the development of students, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social skills. Among the many options available, pickleball and golf stand out as sports that uniquely balance accessibility, challenge, and enjoyment. Both offer valuable opportunities for personal growth while catering to a wide range of skill levels and interests.

Pickleball and golf are more than just games; they are platforms for physical, mental, and social development.

Students will utilize the pickleball net and paddles, and golf materials including a putting green, putters, golf net, and more, to learn new skills. By incorporating these sports into their lives, students can build fitness, enhance cognitive and emotional skills, foster relationships, and develop lifelong habits of discipline and perseverance. Whether playing for fun or striving for competitive excellence, pickleball and golf offer unique and lasting benefits that can help students thrive in school and beyond.

Dr. Flanagan Dyett Arts 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A11N Portable Pickleball Net System, Designed for All Weather Conditions with Steady Metal Frame and Strong PE Net, Regulation Size Net with Carrying Bag • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Golf Net, Golf Practice Net with Golf Mat, Golf Hitting Aid Nets 10x7FT for Backyard Driving Chipping Training Swing with Target/Mat/Balls/Tee Outdoor& Indoor–Golf Gifts for Men/Dad/Him | Golf Lovers • Amazon Business $68.98 1 $68.98
JoncAye Pickleball Paddles Set of 4 Fiberglass Rackets and Balls, Racquet Case, Overgrip, Mesh Bag, USAPA Approved Pickle-Ball Kit for Women, Men, Lightweight Starter Set for Kids, Adults • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Hiboom 3 Pieces Golf Putter for Men and Women Two Way Mini Putter with 3 Golf Practice Balls Kids Putter Bulk Long Adjustable Golf Club for Right or Left Handed Golfers Children Teenagers Junior • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Putt-A-Bout Grassroots Par Three Putting Green (9-feet x 3-feet) • Amazon Business $34.89 1 $34.89
Automatic Golf Ball Return Putting Unit, Automatic Return Machine, Golf Training Aid with Automatic Ball Return for Indoor and Outdoor • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
GoSports GS 40 Pickleball Balls - 12 Pack of Regulation USAPA Pickleballs • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
GoSports Foam Golf Practice Balls - 16 Pack Realistic Feel and Limited Flight Use Indoors or Outdoors • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94

Materials cost

$336.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$371.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.61

Total project goal

$437.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$437.41

1 Donor

-$185.90

Donations toward project cost

-$185.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$218.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$185.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.81

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$0.00

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