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Ms. Cicchinelli from Youngstown, OH is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Stronger Skills

Help me give my students new sports equipment to help us reach our full potential.

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Our school strives to provide every student with the opportunity to learn and grow, but we are in need of new sports equipment to help us reach our full potential.

By donating to this project, you will provide us with the tools we need to get moving and stay healthy.

Whether it’s playing soccer, basketball, or simply learning the fundamentals of fitness, the right sports equipment will help us build confidence, teamwork, and a love for staying active.

Physical activity is essential for our health and well-being. At this age, students are building habits that will last a lifetime, and we want to make sure that every student has the opportunity to develop a positive relationship with fitness. Unfortunately, our current equipment is worn out, and it’s limiting our ability to fully engage in physical education and recess activities.

These supplies will not only help us stay active, but they will also teach us about teamwork, sportsmanship, and the importance of staying healthy. By donating to this project, you will help us foster a love for sports and fitness that will benefit us both now and in the future.

Ms. Cicchinelli Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 3-5

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.

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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

50 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Inflataman Football Challenge - Inflatable Receiver Touchdown Toss Game • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
FlashCatch Light Up Basketball - Glow in The Dark - Sports Gear Accessories Gifts for Boys 8-15+ Year Old - Kids, Teens Gift Ideas - Cool Teen Boy Toys Ages 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Age Outdoor Teenage • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Franklin Sports Kids Football Target Toss Game - Inflatable Football Throwing Target Toy with Soft Mini Footballs - Fun Kids Football Toy Toss Game - Inflatable Indoor + Outdoor Sports Game 45 In. • Amazon Business $22.87 1 $22.87

Materials cost

$102.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.72

Total project goal

$158.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.11

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 $158.11

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