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Mr. Cuevas from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence Baseball

Help me give my students equipment to empower them to strive for their goals and improve their abilities.

  • $1,514 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our project is dedicated to transforming the lives of student athletes by providing them with the essential resources they need to excel both on the field and in their studies. Our mission revolves around facilitating dreams, and we believe that access to proper equipment can be the catalyst for success. We're seeking donations to empower these remarkable individuals, whose determination and talent shine brightly.

The funds raised will be invested in acquiring quality sports equipment, enabling our students to enhance their baseball skills while fostering discipline, teamwork, and dedication.

These resources will directly impact their academic journey, creating a holistic approach to growth. By bridging the gap between the diamond and the classroom, we aim to instill values that transcend sports.

Requesting equipment like j bands, a training bat, an extension cord for our pitching machine, weighted baseballs, and sharpie markers for my middle school baseball players will significantly enhance their success and learning. The j bands will help improve their arm strength and reduce the risk of injuries, while the training bat will allow them to refine their batting techniques. Having an extension cord for our pitching machine will ensure consistent practice, and the weighted baseballs will aid in building arm strength and control. The sharpie markers will be useful for marking positions during drills.

Our goal is to level the playing field and eliminate financial barriers, ensuring that every student athlete, regardless of their background, has an equal opportunity to thrive. Your contribution will empower these resilient individuals, shaping them into well-rounded leaders.

Mr. Cuevas Academy of Personal Leadership & Excellence 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Cuevas

Bronx, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

40 students impacted 23donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson A1010 NFHS High-Quality Baseballs, Set of 12 - Leather/Wool • School Specialty $119.02 3 $357.06
SKLZ Hit-A-Way Portable Baseball Training-Station Swing Trainer with Stand Black • Amazon Business $134.23 1 $134.23
Zdgao Baseball Batting Tee - Professional Hitting Tee for Baseball/Softball with Ultra- Flexible Rubber Top - Easy Height Adjustment 24-46 inch (Heavy Weight Base) • Amazon Business $44.61 3 $133.83
VEVOR Rolling Sports Ball Storage Cart, Lockable Basketball Cage with Double Lids, Sport Equipment Holder Organizer for Indoor Outdoor, Steel Storage Rack for Garages, Playgroup, Gym and Schools • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
PowerNet 12 ft x 9 ft Sports Barrier Net | 108 SqFt of Protection | Safety Backstop | Portable EZ Setup Barricade for Baseball, Lacrosse, Basketball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Softball (Black) • Amazon Business $109.98 1 $109.98
PowerNet Corbin Carroll Baseball Softball Practice Net for Hitting and Throwing with 7x7 Bow Frame (Black) • Amazon Business $54.98 2 $109.96
JAPER BEES Pitching Net Pitching Target with Strike Zone Baseball&Softball 9 Hole Training Equipment for Youth and Adults |Portable Quick Assembly Design • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Athletico 15 Player Dugout Organizer - Hanging Baseball Helmet Bag to Organize Baseball Equipment Including Gloves, Helmets, Batting Gloves, Balls, & More • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Pro Speed & Agility Training Set—Includes 12 Rung 20ft Adjustable Agility Ladder with Carrying Bag, 12 Disc Cones, 4 Steel Stakes, 1 Resistance Parachute, Use Equipment to Improve Footwork Any Sport • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
WISYOK Dry Erase Coaches Clipboard, Baseball Coaches Board, Double-Sided Baseball Lineup Board, Softball Clipboard for Coaches with Marker • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$1,103.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $135.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,286.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$226.99

Total project goal

$1,513.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,513.24

20 Donors

-$750.14

Donations toward project cost

-$691.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.02

Matching donations from our partners

-$700.15

Match offers toward project cost

-$595.13

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$62.94

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