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Coach Wicker from Greensburg, LA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hoops for Hope: Equip Our Athletes for Success!

Help me give my students the dribble stick and more, to continue their training in the upcoming basketball season.

  • $455 goal

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My Project

At my College and Career Academy, our learners are more than just athletes they are passionate, determined, and resilient young individuals who strive to overcome challenges both on and off the court. Many of them come from low-income backgrounds, yet they show up every day with dedication, a strong work ethic, and a love for the game. They inspire us with their perseverance, teamwork, and eagerness to grow, proving that success is not just about talent, but about heart and commitment.

Unfortunately, financial limitations mean our basketball team lacks the essential equipment needed to train, compete, and reach their full potential.

That’s why we’re asking for your support to provide:

Training Equipment like Dribble basketball stick to strengthening their skills, endurance, and overall athletic development to build confidence and competitiveness.

By providing these resources, we’re not just helping our learners play a sport—we’re teaching them discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. Basketball is more than a game to them; it’s a chance to learn life lessons, form lasting friendships, and believe in themselves.

Our goal is to ensure that every learner, regardless of their financial situation, has an equal opportunity to participate and excel. With your generosity, we can give them the tools they need to succeed—not just in basketball, but in life.

Coach Wicker St Helena College & Career Academy 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

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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Greensburg, LA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SKLZ Dribble Stick Adjustable Height Basketball Dribble Trainer • Amazon Business $124.99 2 $249.98
STUHOO Agility Training Equipment Set | Soccer Training Equipment for Kids Youth | Agility Ladder Speed Training Equipment with Bag | Football Training Equipment with Speed Hurdles, Cones for Footwork • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Fiada Dribbling Goggles Basketball Sports Basketball Glasses Adjustable Dribbling Black Goggles Basketball Training Equipment • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Haull 6 Pieces Basketball Shooting Aid Flickglove Basketball Training Equipment Basketball Trainer for Improving Shot and Power Stretchy Silicone Glove for Ball Sports • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$322.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.13

Total project goal

$454.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.18

3 Donors

-$227.09

Donations toward project cost

-$193.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$227.08

Match offers toward project cost

-$193.02

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.06

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 $0.00

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