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Ms. Sylva from Makawao, HI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ignite the Spirit: Gear Up Our Cheer Champions!

Help me give my students the essential cheer gear they need, including pom poms, stickers, bows, a backpack, and thunder sticks, to boost team spirit and performance.

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  • $289 goal

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My Project

My students are the heart and soul of our school spirit! Their dedication, energy, and unwavering enthusiasm are truly inspiring. They pour their hearts into every practice and performance, and I am constantly amazed by their resilience and teamwork. These young athletes deserve the tools to help them shine.

Pom poms and cheer bows are essential for visual impact and synchronized routines, allowing students to express their creativity and amplify their spirit.

They give the team a unified look and boost confidence. Stickers allow the cheerleaders to personalize their items, build team unity, and show their school pride. Drawstring backpacks provide a practical way for students to carry their gear, keeping everything organized and accessible. This helps with responsibility and readiness.

Thunder sticks create a powerful and exciting atmosphere at games and events, amplifying the team's cheers and engaging the crowd. They help create a positive and supportive environment.

My goals for this project are to enhance the team's performance and presentation, foster a sense of unity and pride within the squad, provide students with the resources they need to excel, increase school spirit, and allow every student to feel included and have the necessary items.

What makes my students special is their unwavering commitment to each other and their school. They are a diverse group of individuals who come together as a team, supporting and uplifting one another. Their passion is contagious, and they embody the true spirit of cheerleading. They overcome obstacles with smiles and determination, and I am incredibly proud to be their coach.

Ms. Sylva Makawao Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Makawao, 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Topspeeder 60 Pieces Drawstring Backpack Bags Sports Sackpack Bulk Cinch Gym Bag For Women Men Outdoor Sports Backpack(Black) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Lewtemi 24 Pcs Metallic Foil Cheerleading Pom Poms with Plastic Finger Holes Cheerleader Pom Poms 80g Cheer Pom Poms for Dance, Matches, Team Sports, Stage Performance, Carnival Celebration • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
12 Pcs Large Glitter Cheer Bows Ponytail Holder Girls Elastic Hair Ties 8" Big Hair Bows Sports Cheerleaders Accessories for Teens Women Cheerleader Girls (Yellow) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Jeffan 12 Pieces Blue Sequin Cheer Bows, 8 Inch Large Hair Bows with Elastic Ponytail Holder for School Girls Toddlers, Hair Accessories for Cheerleading, Dance, Party • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Civaner 48 Pcs Christmas Thunder Stick Team Spirit Boom Stick Cheering Stick Plastic Cheerleading Spirit Stick Clapper Inflatable Noise Maker Sports Supply(Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
200 Pieces Cheerleading Stickers Cheer Decals Waterproof Stickers Present, Motivational Positive Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Car Phone, 25 Styles • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$202.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.21

Total project goal

$288.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.09

1 Donor

-$288.09

Donations toward project cost

-$244.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.21

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