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Mr. Rivers from Montgomery, AL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kickoff to Success: Empowering Students Through Sports

Help me give my students need footballs and training equipment to build teamwork, stay active, and develop athletic skills."

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My Project

"My students need footballs, training cones, and protective gear to develop teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills on and off the field. These items will allow them to engage in structured practices, build physical fitness, and learn the value of perseverance. My goal is to create an inclusive sports program where all students, regardless of skill level, feel supported and empowered to achieve their personal best. What makes my students special is their resilience and drive—they are eager to learn, grow, and work together as a team to achieve their goals, both academically and athletically. Your support will provide them with the tools they need to succeed and make their dreams of playing football a reality."

Mr. Rivers Southlawn 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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Montgomery, AL 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

HBCU Alum 85 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson GST NFHS Leather Football, Regulation Size 9 - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $138.97 2 $277.94
EXTCCT Tilt Basketball Rack Ball Storage Holder - Tilt Basketball Shooting Training Rack, Garage Sports Equipment Organizer, Outdoor and Indoor Rolling Balls Cart with Wheels • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89

Materials cost

$317.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.79

Sales tax

 $25.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.70

Total project goal

$477.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.99

1 Donor

-$239.00

Donations toward project cost

-$203.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.85

match offer

-$238.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$203.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.85

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 $0.00

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