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Mr. Lauterbach from Redford, MI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Day Treatment Center Get Exercise Equipment!

Help me give my students the exercise room they are desiring. In our move from old building to new we lost our exercise equipment. We are a day treatment center, and our students could really benefit from this.

  • 2 donors
  • $1,377 goal

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My Project

I hope this message finds you well. My name is William Jason, and I am an educator at a day treatment center, a school dedicated to providing specialized education and support to students with needs outside the regular classroom. Our students face unique challenges, and we work diligently to create an environment where they can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

A crucial aspect of helping our students succeed is ensuring they have an outlet to manage and relieve the stress that comes with their daily lives.

To support their physical and emotional well-being, we are seeking donations for exercise equipment, including exercise bikes and ellipticals, to provide our students with a safe and effective way to stay active and manage stress.

Exercise has been proven to help improve mental health, increase focus, and promote overall well-being, especially for students who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges. By offering them a space for physical activity, we can help them build resilience, improve their mood, and ultimately create a more positive learning environment.

The equipment will be used daily as part of our wellness program and will provide our students with a healthy, constructive way to channel their energy. We believe that access to such resources will not only help relieve their stress but will also support them in developing healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

We kindly ask for your support in making this project a reality. Your donation will directly impact the lives of these students and help them feel more empowered and confident. Thank you for considering our request. We truly appreciate your commitment to improving the lives of students in need.

Mr. Lauterbach Keeler School Grades 6-8

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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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Redford, MI 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Niceday Elliptical Machine, Elliptical Exercise Machine for Home with Hyper-Quiet Magnetic Driving System, Elliptical Trainer with 15.5IN-18IN Stride, 16 Resistance Levels, 400LBS Loading Capacity • Amazon Business $399.99 1 $399.99
Exercise Bike, Adjustment Magnetic Resistance, Super Silent Belt Drive Indoor Bike for Home Workout, Stationary Bike with 350LBS Weight Capacity, Comfortable Seat Cushion, LCD Monitor • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
Exercise Bike-Stationary Indoor Cycling Bikes For Home Gym with Ipad Mount &Comfortable Seat Cushion(Red) • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
Marcy Home Fitness Personal Exercise Bike with Adjustable Magnetic Resistance for Cardio Workout and Cycle Training • Amazon Business $187.46 1 $187.46
Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Air Walk Elliptical, Foldable Machine w/30 Stride & Adjustable Resistance Equipment for Home Exercise, Cross Trainer Glider, Free SunnyFit App Bluetooth Connection • Amazon Business $155.89 1 $155.89

Materials cost

$1,123.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,170.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$206.50

Total project goal

$1,376.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,376.67

1 Donor

-$688.34

Donations toward project cost

-$585.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.25

match offer

-$688.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$585.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.25

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 $0.00

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