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Ms. Flemings from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Skills and Strength: Essential Gear for Our Basketball Team

Help me give my students basketballs, agility equipment, blocking guards, and pinnies to enhance their skills and teamwork during practice!

  • 4 donors
  • $599 goal

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I love my students' dedication, energy, and passion for basketball. They come to practice eager to improve, support one another, and push their limits. With new basketballs, they can refine their dribbling and shooting skills. Agility equipment will help them develop speed, coordination, and endurance. Blocking guards will allow them to practice defense safely and effectively, while pinnies will make team drills more structured and engaging. These resources will not only enhance their skills on the court but also teach them discipline, teamwork, and perseverance lessons that will benefit them far beyond the game.

Ms. Flemings Mastery Charter School - Douglass Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spalding REACT TF250 Men's Official Basketball, 29-1/2 Inch, Orange - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $29.24 3 $87.72
10 Pack Yoga Mats Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 4mm Thick Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Gym Mats Bundle Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Pilates or Workout (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
HOOPSKING Big Cone Sports Training Cone for Basketball, Soccer, Football, & Lacrosse • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
WILSON WNBA Authentic Series Basketballs • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Baden SkilCoach Shooter's Basketball | Rubber Training Basketball | Teaches Hand Postioning | Basektball Training Aid | 28.5-Inch Ball • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Hikeen Padded Blocking Guards, Basketball Blocking Pads,2 Pack Padded Contact Sticks,Defense Sticks,Pop Up Defender for Basketball,Football,Lacrosse,Boxing Training • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Bluedot Trading Youth Sports Pinnie Scrimmage Training Vest Jerseys in Nylon Mesh for Team Practice for Soccer, Football, Basketball, Green/Black, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pumteck Electric Ball Pump, Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation with Precise Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Football Basketball Volleyball Football (2 Pin and 1 Spout) • Amazon Business $28.20 1 $28.20
YOREPEK Basketball Bag, Large Basketball Backpack with Shoe Compartment and Ball Holder for daughter son, Water Resistant for Sport Training Equipment Fits Volleyball Gym Pink • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
HLYWEI Speed Agility Training Set, Includes 1 Agility Ladder, 4 Steel Stakes, 1 Sports Headband,1 Jump Rope, 10 Disc Cones and Gym Carry Bag - Speed Training Equipment for Soccer Football Basketball • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Outus 15 Pcs 7.5 Inch Basketball Training Marker Disc Spot Markers Stickers Number Floor Spot Markers Flat Disc Markers Poly Vinyl Sports Waterproof Markers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Sports Ball Bag Drawstring Mesh - Extra Large Professional Equipment with Shoulder Strap Black (30" x 40" Inches) • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81

Materials cost

$463.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.77

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.79

Total project goal

$598.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $598.59

3 Donors

-$299.29

Donations toward project cost

-$254.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.89

match offer

-$299.30

Match offer toward project cost

-$254.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.90

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 $0.00

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