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Mr. Puga from Austin, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Warm up Our Winter Soccer!

Help me give my students joggers for winter soccer to ensure my athletes are properly equipped to handle the cold weather.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Puga's classroom raised $2,274

This project is fully funded

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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.

My Project

The joggers will ensure my players are properly equipped to handle colder temperatures during training and games. Keeping muscles warm is essential for injury prevention, enabling them to perform at their best. When athletes are comfortable and safe, they can focus better on skill development, strategy, and teamwork, rather than being distracted by the cold. This enhances their ability to stay engaged and committed during practices, translating into improved overall performance on the field.

My primary goal is to provide the team with the necessary equipment to create a safe, supportive environment where they can continue training through various weather conditions.

By ensuring their physical well-being, I aim to help my players build resilience, stay motivated, and maximize their potential throughout the season. This project also seeks to foster a sense of team unity, where everyone feels equally prepared and valued.

My soccer players are passionate, hardworking, and dedicated both on and off the field. They come from diverse backgrounds, often facing challenges in their daily lives, but they bring an incredible sense of perseverance and teamwork to the game. Many of them are developing their soccer skills while balancing schoolwork, and their growth mindset is inspiring. They embody the spirit of the sport by working together and pushing themselves to improve every day. Providing them with these joggers will be a meaningful way to support their determination and commitment.

Mr. Puga Eastside Early College High 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Balance Men's Athletics Stretch Woven Jogger, Black, Small • Amazon Business $74.99 10 $749.90
New Balance Men's Athletics Stretch Woven Jogger, Black, Medium • Amazon Business $74.99 10 $749.90
New Balance Men's Athletics Stretch Woven Jogger, Black, Large • Amazon Business $74.99 5 $374.95

Materials cost

$1,874.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,932.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$341.09

Total project goal

$2,273.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,273.96

1 Donor

-$1,136.97

Donations toward project cost

-$966.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$170.54

match offer

-$1,136.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$966.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$170.55

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 $0.00

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