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

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Fitness longevity via Flag Football

Help me give my students This project is to help students develop team work and social skills in sports and fitness activities

  • $1,640 goal

This project expired on April 30, 2025.

This project expired on April 30, 2025.

My Project

Providing students with access to flag football and workout equipment is a critical step toward fostering lifelong physical, mental, and social skills. Flag football, as a safe and inclusive sport, promotes teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking as students collaborate to develop plays and achieve goals on the field. The safe nature of flag football makes it accessible to a wider range of students while helping them build coordination, endurance, and confidence. Access to proper equipment ensures that students can fully engage in this structured activity, cultivating habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Workout equipment, such as resistance bands and weights, adds an essential component to physical education by teaching practical fitness skills students can carry into adulthood.

These tools provide opportunities to explore strength training, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, helping students develop personalized fitness routines. By offering a diverse range of activities within the curriculum, workout equipment ensures that every student can find an activity they enjoy, which is key to sustaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Beyond physical health, students also gain self-discipline and resilience, as exercise contributes to improved stress management and mental well-being.

Furthermore, introducing flag football and fitness equipment can significantly enhance the school community. Extracurricular opportunities like flag football promote school spirit and inclusivity, creating a sense of belonging for students. Workout tools equip educators with dynamic resources to tailor lessons to the diverse needs of their students. These initiatives reflect a commitment to holistic student development, preparing them to lead active, healthy, and successful lives well beyond the classroom.

Mr. Goodman William L Sayre High School Grades 9-12

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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marcy Hammertone Kettle Bells - 10 to 55 lbs. HKB Workout Weights • Amazon Business $18.99 20 $379.80
Flag Football PK 12 • Grainger $77.79 2 $155.58
Flag Football PK 12 • Grainger $77.79 2 $155.58
GoSports Football Field Yard Line Markers - Set of 11, High Visibility Weighted Yardage Markers with Portable Carrying Case • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Scotamalone Stretching Strap Yoga Strap Physical Therapy for Home Workout, Exercise, Pilates and Gymnastics, 10 Loops Non-Elastic Stretch Bands with Aesthetic Packaging for Women & Men • Amazon Business $5.99 20 $119.80
surlim Rugby Soft Helmet Soccer Headgear Scrum Cap 7v7 Flag Football Headguard for Adult XL • Amazon Business $28.50 3 $85.50
Gersoniel 200 Pieces Sneaker Stickers Workout Fitness Planner Journal Running Stickers Pack for Monthly Weekly Daily Planner Calendar or Journal (Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $7.95 10 $79.50
Battle Rope Battle Ropes for Home Gym 1.5Inch Diameter 30 Inch Lengths Workout Heavy Ropes for Exercise Training Weighted Ropes for Working Out Exercise Equipment with Protective Cove - Orange • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Battle Rope Battle Ropes for Home Gym 1.5Inch Diameter 30 Inch Lengths Workout Heavy Ropes for Exercise Training Weighted Ropes for Working Out Exercise Equipment with Protective Cove - Blue • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
TUGAU Electronic Coach Board Premium Tactical Marker Board with Large LCD Screen and Stylus Pen,Digital Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis,Football, Training Equipment for Coach and Game Plan • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
TUGAU Electronic Coach Board Premium Tactical Marker Board with Large LCD Screen and Stylus Pen,Digital Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis,Football, Training Equipment for Coach and Game Plan • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Fitvids Ab Mat Trainer Abdominal Machine Exercise Crunch Roller Workout Exerciser • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Cube Kitchen Timers ADHD Productivity Workout Flip Timer Exercise Game Countdown Gravity Sensor Timer 15-20-30-60 Minutes for Classroom Study Time Management, 2.6 Inch(Blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$1,343.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,393.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$245.97

Total project goal

$1,639.82

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