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Coach Skillern from Oakland, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Health is Wealth

Help me give my students like an Adaptive Physical Education Book, tabletop scoreboard, footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, scoreboard, yoga mats, soccer goals, medicine balls and Dangers of smoking and vaping flip chart.

  • $8,497 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

Our school is a Title 1 school dedicated to fostering growth and excellence in every student. We're reaching out with an exciting opportunity to support our students' physical and emotional development through sports. Many of our students face economic challenges, but they have a boundless spirit and enthusiasm for learning and growing. With your help, we aim to provide them with essential sports equipment that will not only promote physical fitness but also instill teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Your generous donations will allow us to purchase a table top scoreboard, soccer balls, soccer goals, yoga mots, baseballs, basketballs, medicine balls, training equipment, and other sports related essential gear, giving our students the chance to participate in organized sports and build lifelong skills. Together, we can level the playing field and create a more vibrant, inclusive environment where every child has the chance to thrive. Thank you for considering a contribution to our students’ bright futures!

Coach Skillern Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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

700 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Indoor/Outdoor Tabletop Scoreboard • Teachers' School Supply $791.98 1 $791.98
Wilson Evolution Men's Indoor Only Leather Basketball, 29-1/2 Inches - Middle-High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $104.99 7 $734.93
Wilson Veza Game Soccer Ball - High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $92.84 6 $557.04
Rhino Skin Champion Sports Dodgeballs, 7 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6, Purple - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Lightweight - Durability • School Specialty $119.02 2 $238.04
Wilson A1010 NFHS High-Quality Baseballs, Set of 12 - Leather/Wool • School Specialty $119.02 2 $238.04
Sportime Curl Up Yoga Mats, Assorted Colors, Set of 6, 0.39 H x 72 L x 24.02 W • Amazon Business $222.48 1 $222.48
Champion Sports Badminton Tempered Steel Shaft and Frame Rackets, Nylon Strings, Set of 6 - Leather/Steel/Nylon • School Specialty $66.44 3 $199.32
Champion Sports Large Extreme Soccer Portable Pop-Up Goals, 72 x 42 x 42 Inches, Set of 2 - Steel/Polyester/Nylon - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $93.97 2 $187.94
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $83.99 2 $167.98
FlagHouse Synthetic Leather Volleyball Set - Durable • School Specialty $83.54 2 $167.08
Mikasa VSL215 Competitive Class Volleyball, Size 5, Green/Blue/White - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $27.74 6 $166.44
Mizuno Elite 9 SL2 Volleyball Kneepad • Amazon Business $23.74 6 $142.44
Sportime Gradeball Intermediate Basketballs, 28-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $68.54 2 $137.08
Rawlings | ENCORE Baseball Glove | Sizes 11.5" - 12.25" | Multiple Styles • Amazon Business $129.95 1 $129.95
FitsT4 Sports Volleyball Arm Sleeves for Girls Passing Forearm Sleeves with Protection Pads and Thumbhole for Youth • Amazon Business $12.99 10 $129.90
FlagHouse Mega-Size Kickball Set, Red - Rubber • School Specialty $128.99 1 $128.99
Sportime Effects of Smoking and Vaping Flip Chart Set, Grades 5 to 12 - Middle-High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $64.04 2 $128.08
WILSON NCAA TDS Pattern Composite Football, Official Size, White - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $31.87 4 $127.48
Mizuno Elite 9 SL2 Volleyball Kneepad • Amazon Business $24.99 5 $124.95
Poly Enterprises Push-Up Training Mat - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $59.02 2 $118.04
FlagHouse Rubber Soccer Ball Set, Size 5, Set of 6 • School Specialty $38.70 3 $116.10
Sportime Max Women's Basketballs, 28-1/2 Inches, Multiple Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $94.49 1 $94.49
Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball • Amazon Business $27.35 3 $82.05
Windsor Three Tone Electric Whistle and Wrist Lanyard, Grey - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $26.77 3 $80.31
Mizuno Elite 9 SL2 Volleyball Kneepad • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball • Amazon Business $22.79 3 $68.37
A Teacher's Guide to Adapted Physical Education: Including Students With Disabilities in Sports and Recreation, Fourth Edition • Amazon Business $64.35 1 $64.35
CHAMPKEY Hand Eye Coordination Trainer | Reaction Speed Training Tool | Improve Reflex, Agility, and Focus for Sports and Exercise • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball • Amazon Business $19.34 3 $58.02
SIFENYU Spot Markers 9inch 10inch 18pcs Rubber Agility Dots Flat Cones Non Slip Sports Dots Floor Spots Agility Markers for Kids Soccer Basketball Speed Agility Training, Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $26.85 2 $53.70
Mikasa VQ2000 Plus NFHS Volleyball, Size 5, Royal Blue/Black/White - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $52.34 1 $52.34
Sportime Max Hands-On Junior Size 6 Football, Multiple Colors - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $26.02 2 $52.04
Anteer 12 Pack Plastic Baseball Practice Baseballs for Hitting, Indoor Outdoor Lightweight Balls Baseball Batting Training • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
FlagHouse Jumbo Volleyball, Assorted Colors • School Specialty $16.12 3 $48.36
MKOBAT 29.5" Weighted Training Basketball Indoor Outdoor Heavy Weight Training Basketball for Improving Ball Handling Shooting Passing and Dribbling Drills |3lbs, Size 7 Heavy Basketball • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Easton Sports IncrediBall SofTouch Training Softball, 12 Inches, Neon Yellow - Leather • School Specialty $10.87 4 $43.48
School Specialty Medium Weight Plastic Cones, 12 Inch, 6 Color Set • School Specialty $20.99 2 $41.98
Champion Sports Half Cone Markers with Storage Rack, 9 x 2 Inches, Set of 48, Orange • School Specialty $41.02 1 $41.02
Sportime Max Hands-On Junior Basketball, 27 Inches, Red - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
HIRALIY 24 Pack Nylon Badminton Shuttlecocks Birdies, Nylon Feather Shuttlecocks for Badminton with Stable & Durable, Ideal Hitting Practice for Youth Players Indoor and Outdoor • Amazon Business $16.89 2 $33.78
Brynnl Extra Ball Bag,Large Mesh Equipment Bag Black, Soccer Ball Bag with Adjustable Shoulder Strap,600D Oxford Cloth mesh sports bag for Holding Soccer/Football/Volleyball(Holds 5 Soccer Balls) • Amazon Business $17.81 1 $17.81
FlagHouse Big Dice, 6 Inches, Set of 2 - Durable • School Specialty $9.35 1 $9.35

Materials cost

$6,067.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $478.51

Sales tax

 $555.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$91.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,222.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,274.52

Total project goal

$8,496.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $8,496.79

1 Donor

-$8,496.79

Donations toward project cost

-$7,222.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1,274.52

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