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The Rebirth of Baseball at Uplift Community High School

Help me give my students Insider Bat 12 & Over Swing Trainer. It will accelerate their growth and development in the game.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Dudley's classroom raised $600

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. All of my students rank at or near the top of their class. They are proficient in science and math. They also display an aptitude for technology.

Since my students have shown that they are strong in math and science, I am urging them to focus on their academics for scholarship consideration.

They are aware that there is a great deal of academic money, I hope to be able to provide some information to help them with college.

My Project

The equipment that I've asked for will be used to reestablish the baseball team. The introduction of these items will be the foundation that the baseball program will be built on. These basic items will allow those inexperienced players to develop at faster pace. And the more experienced players will become more proficient more rapidly also.

My hope is to help my students qualify for and pursue some academic scholarships.

I plan to use baseball as a springboard to a college education for the students. The items on the list will help provide the students with the free time to not be worried on how to pay for their fees.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 9-12
Team Sports
Sports & Exercise Equipment
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Coach Dudley Uplift Community 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum 24 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

SKLZ Impact Practice Baseballs - 12 Pack • DICK'S Sporting Goods $24.99 3 $74.97

Insider Bat 12 & Over Swing Trainer • DICK'S Sporting Goods $69.99 1 $69.99

Harbinger Men''s Pro Weightlifting Gloves (M) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $16.99 4 $67.96

ATEC Hi.Per LTD Optic Training Baseballs - 4 Pack • DICK'S Sporting Goods $19.99 3 $59.97

Harbinger Men''s Pro Weightlifting Gloves (XL) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $16.99 3 $50.97

Harbinger Men''s Pro Weightlifting Gloves (L) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $16.99 3 $50.97

PRIMED Mini Plastic Training Balls - 12 Pack • DICK'S Sporting Goods $7.99 5 $39.95

Easton Catchers Throat Guard (Adult) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $11.99 2 $23.98

CoachDeck Instructional Baseball Drill Cards • DICK'S Sporting Goods $19.99 1 $19.99

DICKS Sporting Goods Baseball/Softball Line Up Cards • DICK'S Sporting Goods $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost			$472.73
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.09
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$509.82
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$89.97
Total project goal			$599.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$599.79
3 Donors			-$574.79
Donations toward project cost			-$488.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$86.22
match offer			-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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The Rebirth of Baseball at Uplift Community High School

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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