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Mr. Johnsrud from Cass Lake, MN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bats Matter!

Help me give my students a competitive advantage and an added boost of confidence in having newer bats to use this season. Thanks

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Johnsrud's classroom raised $794

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My Project

My players are coming into middle school baseball with very limited exposure to the sport of baseball. It is always a confidence boost for young inexperienced player to be able to play with new bats that is not just a hand-me-down from older players and that are sized/weighted for players of their age. I really want to instill a love for the game and hope they can gain enjoyment through playing and watching for life. I am also hoping they gain the skill and desire to continue on to JV and Varsity Baseball in the future. Thank you!

Mr. Johnsrud Cass Lake - Bena Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Louisville Slugger 2023 Atlas (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat • Amazon Business $269.95 1 $269.95
DeMarini 2022 The Goods One Piece (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat - 31", 32", 33", 34" • Amazon Business $268.42 1 $268.42
Louisville Slugger 2023 Vapor (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat • Amazon Business $97.00 1 $97.00

Materials cost

$635.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$674.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.10

Total project goal

$794.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $794.00

7 Donors

-$365.20

Donations toward project cost

-$337.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

match offer

-$397.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$337.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.80

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 $0.00

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