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Mr. Gibbons from Worcester, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Traction Mats for the Gym

Help me give my students a way to prevent injuries with traction mats.

  • $502 goal

This project expired on June 23, 2025.

This project expired on June 23, 2025.

My Project

My goal has been to give students the best equipment to perform in PE class and in their team sports for school.

These traction mats will allow students to stay injury free and have the best experience in class and in their respective team sports.

Our gym floors is extremely slippery and no matter how many times it is swept, students continue to slip. The every day wear and tear from constant traffic causes a huge issue when we play games and during athletic events in the gym.

These pads will help each student have the best experience and stay safe in the gym!

Mr. Gibbons South High Community School Grades 9-12

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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.

Worcester, MA 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

999 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Slipp-Nott Traction Set for Ultimate Grip on The Court (Replacement Mat Included) (Small Base with 75 Sheets Replacement Mat) • Amazon Business $142.91 1 $142.91
StepNGrip Brand Basketball Traction Board, White, Paper, for Wood Surfaces, Includes 30 Sticky Sheets • Amazon Business $48.49 2 $96.98
Slipp-Nott Small Sticky Mat Pad Replacement Mat 60 Sheets Replacement Refill Pad 15"x18" Fits All Brands Small Basketball Traction Boards • Amazon Business $41.96 2 $83.92
Courtside Basketball Sticky Mat White - Basic Model with 15" x 18" Replaceable Sheets Basketball Shoe Grip Enhancer - Sticky Pad for Basketball Shoes - Step and Grip Basketball Sticky Pad • Amazon Business $66.92 1 $66.92

Materials cost

$390.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.28

Total project goal

$501.87

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