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Teacher Amaral from Pacoima, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Running for Water Backpacks!

Help me give my students water backpacks to train for the Los Angeles marathon!

  • $361 goal

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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

My name is Ms. Amaral and this year I am coaching a group of middle and high school students to run the LA Marathon. The school I teach in is located where multiple socioeconomically disadvantaged families reside in single-family dwellings. Believe me when I say that these students deserve my project.

For some of my students this is their first time joining an extracurricular activity, and they are extremely excited to train for the LA Marathon!

They have consistently showed up to practice and even motivated their own families to exercise with them.

I noticed that several of the students do not carry water and have a hard time holding other items to fuel during long distances. Since the majority of students are from low-income households they can't afford to purchase running gear. I would like to get these water backpacks to help them carry their water and belongings for our longer runs. It is very important for their training.

Teacher Amaral Maclay Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Pacoima, CA 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

10 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vibrelli Hydration Pack & 2L Hydration Water Bladder - High Flow Bite Valve - Hydration Backpack with Storage - Lightweight Running Backpack, Also for Cycling, Hiking, Ski, Snow for Men, Women & Kids • Amazon Business $24.98 10 $249.80

Materials cost

$249.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.07

Total project goal

$360.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.48

4 Donors

-$180.23

Donations toward project cost

-$153.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.03

match offer

-$180.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.04

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 $0.00

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