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Ms. Bransen from Goodyear AZ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Weights for the Girls!

Help me give my students the proper weights to help them learn to lift.

  • 4 donors
  • $613 still needed

expires Jul 17

  • 4 donors
  • $613 still needed
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Celebrate 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.

My Project

I am currently in the process of expanding our fitness and wellness program by incorporating an all-girls weight class into our school. We need the proper weight equipment in our facilities to allow the success of the program. The specific items I am requesting, such as dumbbells and barbells plates, will serve as invaluable resources for students' physical development and overall well-being.

My goal is to enhance our young female athletes and students by making them comfortable being in a weightroom/fitness center.

You may wonder how these specific items will impact students' learning. By integrating weight equipment into our curriculum, I aim to provide our students with hands-on opportunities to enhance their physical fitness, develop proper technique, and cultivate a deeper understanding of health and wellness principles. Through guided instruction and supervised workouts, my students will not only strengthen their bodies but also sharpen their discipline, focus, and self-confidence.

What makes our students truly special is their unwavering dedication, resilience, and passion for learning. Whether they are aspiring athletes, scholars, artists, or leaders, each student brings a unique set of talents and aspirations to our community. By investing in their physical health and wellness, we are investing in their future success and happiness.

Your support can make a world of difference. With your generous donation, I can turn my vision into reality and empower my students to reach new heights of achievement and fulfillment. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of the next generation.

Ms. Bransen
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CAP Barbell Budget Olympic Bumper Plate Set with Gray Logo, Black, 15 lb Pair • Amazon Business $29.75 8 $238.00
CAP Barbell Budget Olympic Bumper Plate Set with White Logo, Black, 10 lb Pair • Amazon Business $19.00 8 $152.00
CAP Barbell 10 LB Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight, New Edition • Amazon Business $16.99 8 $135.92
CAP Barbell 15 LB Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight, New Edition • Amazon Business $19.97 6 $119.82

Materials cost

$645.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$46.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$731.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.11

Total project goal

$860.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$860.71

4 Donors

-$230.00

Donations toward project cost

-$211.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.53

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$612.18

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