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Ms. Valerio from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bulldogs Boys Volleyball Ready to Play!

Help me give my students basic volleyball equipment as they start a new volleyball season!

  • 13 donors
  • $1,483 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

With basic equipment like new volleyballs, knee pads, and athletic tape, the volleyball team can significantly improve both performance and safety. New volleyballs provide better grip and consistency, allowing players to refine their passing, setting, and serving skills with reliable equipment. This helps the team build stronger fundamentals and improve their overall game strategy.

By equipping the volleyball team with these basic but essential items, players can focus on developing their skills, improving teamwork, and competing with greater confidence.

Better equipment leads to better performance, a stronger team dynamic, and ultimately, more success on the court.

Ms. Valerio Schurz High School Grades 9-12

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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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Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tachikara Sensi-Tec® Composite SV-5WSC Volleyball (EA) • Amazon Business $39.94 12 $479.28
Mizuno T10 Plus Kneepad, ADULT Volleyball Kneepad, Adult - White, One Size, 480121.0000.10.ONE • Amazon Business $19.99 12 $239.88
Champion Sports Volleyball Cart with Wheels - Multiple Styles • Amazon Business $139.97 1 $139.97
Mikasa V200W, Volleyball • Amazon Business $59.97 2 $119.94
Mizuno T10 Plus Kneepad, ADULT Volleyball Kneepad, Black, One Size • Amazon Business $19.98 6 $119.88
Cramer Team Color Athletic Tape, Black, For Ankle, Wrist, and Injury Taping, Helps Protect and Prevent Injuries, Promotes Faster Healing, Athletic Training First Aid Supplies, 1.5", Bulk 32 Roll Case • Amazon Business $70.33 1 $70.33
3BTAPE Kinesiology Tape Black 5-Meter Roll • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.06 3 $24.18
24 Rolls Black Elastic Self Adhesive Bandage Wrap, Breathable Flexible Fabric Non Woven Cohesive Bandage, Ankle Sprains Swelling Medical First Aid Sports Athletic Tape, Dogs Pet Vet Wrap 2” x 5 Yards. • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69

Materials cost

$1,209.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.14

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,260.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.43

Total project goal

$1,482.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,482.86

11 Donors

-$861.41

Donations toward project cost

-$732.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.19

Matching donations from our partners

-$621.45

Match offers toward project cost

-$528.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.22

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 $0.00

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