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Your generosity has helped create more joyful, thoughtful, and engaging reading experiences in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767230620067,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-literature-for-diverse-students/9953254/","projectTitle":"Diverse Literature for Diverse Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":10090223,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of volleyballs and footballs to our school. Your support provides our students with more opportunities to stay active, work together, and enjoy time outdoors. These simple pieces of equipment make a big difference during recess, physical education classes, and after-school activities. 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