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Mrs. McElfresh from Kaneohe, HI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fit Bodies, Fit Minds

Help me give my students the tools they need to stay active and healthy. We are requesting items like BOSU, TRX, battle ropes, and foam rollers to enhance our fitness programs.

  • $712 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

I love my students' enthusiasm and dedication to learning. They are eager to explore new ideas and push themselves to achieve their goals. I believe that by providing them with the tools they need to stay active and healthy, we can help them reach their full potential both academically and physically. The fitness equipment we're requesting will make a significant difference in our students' learning experience. Our students already show a great interest in staying active and enjoy participating in our before- and after-school fitness clubs and physical education classes.

These items will be incorporated into various fitness stations and activities to provide a fun and engaging way for students to stay active and healthy.

A BOSU ball will challenge their balance and stability, while a TRX suspension trainer offers countless bodyweight exercises that target various muscle groups. A medicine ball tree will allow for a variety of strength training exercises, improving their overall physical fitness and helping them focus better in class. Battle ropes will provide a fun and challenging cardio workout.

Our goal for this project is to create a supportive and engaging environment where our students can develop healthy habits and improve their academic performance. By incorporating fitness into their daily routines, we hope to see increased focus, concentration, and overall well-being. These tools will help them develop a lifelong love of fitness and create a positive and supportive learning environment. By providing them with the resources they need to stay active and healthy, we are investing in their future success both academically and physically.

Mrs. McElfresh Kahaluu Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Kaneohe, HI View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRX Training TRX GO Suspension-Trainer-System Bundle with Suspension-Trainer Strap, XMount, 4 Mini Resistance Bands, and Water Bottle, 7 Items Total • Amazon Business $159.95 1 $159.95
Champion Sports Double Medicine Ball Tree , White, 22.5 InchL X 11 InchW X 52 InchH • Amazon Business $105.98 1 $105.98
Bosu 20 Inch Dynamic Non-Slip Travel Size Home Gym Balance Ball Pod Trainer for Strength and Flexibility with 6 Rubber Feet and Hand Pump, Blue • Amazon Business $99.00 1 $99.00
Yes4All Battle Rope Poly Dacron, Workout Ropes for Core Strength, Home Gym & Outdoor Workout 2in - 30ft • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Trigger Point Performance TriggerPoint Channel Foam Roller for Exercise, Deep Tissue Massage and Muscle Recovery (13-Inch) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Yes4All unisex adult A. 1.5in - 30ft Battle Rope, Black/Yellow, A. US • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
TriggerPoint 13" Multi-Density Foam Roller - Relieves Muscles, Improves Mobility • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Trigger Point Performance TriggerPoint CORE Foam Roller - 18" Gray One Size • Amazon Business $25.30 1 $25.30

Materials cost

$543.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$605.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.80

Total project goal

$712.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $712.00

1 Donor

-$712.00

Donations toward project cost

-$605.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.80

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 $0.00

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