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Having reliable, quality equipment means we can spend more time developing skills and less time dealing with broken gear or sharing limited resources.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies—it gave our athletes the belief that others care about their goals. It showed them that their hard work matters. Thank you for being part of our team's journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758908349270,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-baseball/9513854/","projectTitle":"Middle School Baseball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6932315_orig.jpg?crop=1545,1545,x752,y712&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572718869070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6932315"},{"teacherId":8681311,"projectId":9536810,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support has already made a meaningful impact on both my teaching and my students' learning. Every contribution you made helps create a more welcoming, organized, and engaging environment where students can focus, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nAs a special education English Language Arts teacher, I strive to provide my students with the tools and opportunities they need to feel confident and inspired. Thanks to your kindness, I am able to supply essential classroom resources that promote learning and comfort. From materials that support writing and reading lessons to items that help keep our space calm, clean, and inviting, your generosity has directly improved the daily experience of my students.\r\n\r\nI have already noticed how excited and motivated my students feel when using these resources. They are more engaged in their lessons, more willing to share their ideas, and more confident in their abilities. These positive changes would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom community. 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Especially in today's world, cleanliness and hygiene are essential to ensuring that our learning space remains a place where students can thrive without worry. Your support in this area contributes directly to the well-being of everyone in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a tremendous help. Many of our students benefit from having nutritious options available throughout the day to help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For some, a simple snack can be the boost they need to stay engaged and feel cared for. Your generosity has helped meet these needs in a very real and tangible way.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only provided practical support but also served as a reminder to our students and team that there are compassionate individuals and organizations who believe in the importance of education and care deeply about the success of every child.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and continued support. 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