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Mr. Padgett from Jackson MS is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Tigers Need Sun Protection!

Help me give my students the protection from the sun in between their events.

  • $184 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our student-athletes come from across the city of Jackson and our entire school qualifies for free lunch and transportation to and from school based on the fact that the majority of our students live below the poverty level.

Despite the issues facing our students, they come to school every day and persevere.

Most every student attends college post-graduation. Our students need any support available, as our school and district often cannot provide the resources necessary for our students to compete with other high schools in our region. Athletics is a way that they are able to realize their post-secondary dream.

My Project

Our track and field team is coming off of a very successful season. Our track program is made up of males and females. The level of play spanned from newcomer to district qualifying athletes. Most of all, our students are having fun and learning the sport. The kids are doing a great job learning and really enjoyed the experience. This school year will be our team plans to compete for a state title!

During track meets our athletes are positioned around the track our in the bleachers.

Being in Mississippi it is very HOT during track season. These tents will help us provide our athletes with the shade to help them perform well.

Mr. Padgett
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goutime Canopy Tent 10x10 Commercial Grade Pop Up Canopy Tents for Parties Trades Shows, Ez Up 10x10 Canopy with Wheeled Bag Waterproof White • Amazon Business $115.99 1 $115.99

Materials cost

$115.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.50

Total project goal

$183.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$183.35

1 Donor

-$92.00

Donations toward project cost

-$78.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.80

match offer

-$91.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.70

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$0.00

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