Help me give my students volleyball shoes for the upcoming season. Especially with the stress on there households because of the coronavirus I know they will not be able to afford them.
$2,066 goal
This project expired on July 26, 2020.
This project expired on July 26, 2020.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
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
My athletes are minority young women who are looking to further their education after high school academically as well as athletically. My school is in an area that is considered low income, where sometimes female athletes are overlooked. Girls volleyball hold one of the highest GPA's at our school, which takes a lot of time and effort. But what makes it an absolutely amazing feat is that despite the fact that they are in the inner city and come from low income homes they are dedicated and successful athletes. All of them play two or more sports, make all practices and games, compete in play-off competition, and do community service all while holding a 3.2 or higher GPA.
My Project
First and foremost, these shoes will help to prevent injuries. Because most of my athletes can't afford shoes, they often end up wearing shoes that offer no support and cause harm to feet, ankles, and knees. (keds, vans, etc) Theses shoes provide arch support, shock absorption, and ankle support.
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We often show up to games in totally different shoes. Students with a little more financial support having the better shoes, and the students with more financial strain at home, having the less than shoes, and unfortunately they stick out. It will give the girls a since pride to be in uniform.
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