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Mr. Lopez from Fort Washington, MD is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Why Just Traditional Sports? Let’s Explore New Ways to Move!

Help me give my students differents PE equipment like surf skateboard, slackline and balance board.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lopez's classroom raised $620

This project is fully funded

My Project

Why do we often focus only on traditional sports in PE? Every student is different, and not everyone feels connected to the typical sports we usually practice.

With this project, I want to give my students the chance to explore exciting, non-traditional physical activities like surf skateboarding, slacklining, and balance boarding: These activities are fun, challenging, and can inspire students to be active outside of school.

They also help build balance, coordination, and confidence—skills that are valuable for life. My goal is to open their minds to new ways of enjoying physical activity and show them that fitness doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

With your support, we can bring these new experiences into our PE classes and give students the opportunity to discover something they truly love. Thank you for helping us expand their world and encourage a lifelong love for movement.

Mr. Lopez Colin Powell Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Washington, MD View local requests

More than half 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

500 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ROOTS Surfskate for Onshore Surfing Training & Coaching - Custom-Made Surf Skateboard with 31" X-Large Bamboo Lightweight & Anti-Slip Deck | Adjustable Truck Flexibility - Stylish Carry On Bag • Amazon Business $199.00 1 $199.00
ZenMonkey Infinity Slackline Kit - 100 Foot Longline Slackline with Ergo Ratchet, Tree Protectors, Cloth Carry Bag and Instructions - Easy Setup for The Family, Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $80.95 1 $80.95
Yes4All 2-in-1 Balance Boards Set, 9 Adjustable Modes Surf Trainer, Wobble Board Exercise for Adults, Includes Roller & Ball • Amazon Business $71.19 1 $71.19
MIER Large Duffel Backpack Sports Gym Bag with Shoe Compartment, Heavy Duty and Water Resistant, Black, 60L • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
IRON °FLASK Camping & Hiking Hydration Flask with 3 Lids - Stainless Steel, Double Walled & Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle - Leak Proof & BPA Free (Peach, Straw - 64 oz) • Amazon Business $37.73 1 $37.73
deftget 163 Pieces First Aid Kit Waterproof IFAK Molle System Portable Essential Injuries Medical Emergency Equipment Survival Kits for Car Kitchen Camping Travel Office Sports Home Ligth Red • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95

Materials cost

$461.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$526.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.90

Total project goal

$619.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$619.35

4 Donors

-$300.76

Donations toward project cost

-$263.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.54

match offer

-$309.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$263.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.91

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$0.00

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