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The pure joy of this experience is so inspiring. \r\n\r\nThank you is not enough for what you have done for us.","fullyFundedDate":1761917244540,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-dough/9743475/","projectTitle":"We Need Dough!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110153483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jocelyn-redmond"},{"teacherId":7074559,"projectId":9877432,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students received personal hygiene kits that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily routines and confidence. We used the kits during our classroom lessons on healthy habits, practicing proper brushing with the timers and discussing why taking care of our bodies matters. When students first saw the materials, they were excited and proud to have something that was truly theirs. 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Thank you for making this experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758858875540,"projectUrl":"project/bright-smiles-bright-futures-in-second/9571620/","projectTitle":"Bright Smiles, Bright Futures in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grayson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7074559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657683335985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7074559"},{"teacherId":6719669,"projectId":9730497,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your donation! Your generosity means so much to our boys basketball team and will make a real difference this season. Because of you, our boys basketball team will have the tools they need to train harder, play smarter, and grow both on and off the court. Your kindness makes a real difference! 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