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Ms. Caswell from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Swim Gear

Help me give my students swim caps, goggles and bags to transport their swim gear. Provide swim suits for those who don't fit traditional sizing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Caswell's classroom raised $1,602

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a lifelong swimmer, I know the joy the water can bring. I also know the peace that it brings to the mind and the body. Many students in Philadelphia never learn to swim as pools are not accessible to all and indoor pools are a rarity.

Help me provide our swim club and team with caps, goggles and bags to carry their swim gear back and forth to school in.

Our swimmers need the proper gear to maximize their potential. Swimmers should not be sharing caps and goggles and some of our old goggles don't even keep the water out of their eyes anymore as they are well past their useful life. Some of my girls don't fit in the traditional sizes and need larger swim suits to feel comfortable and confident in the pool. And we need a team bag to take stopwatches, scoring clipboards and backup goggles, swimsuits and caps to meets as well as a warm deck for swimmers to use when they have close together events at our meets.

We run both a swim club and swim team at our school and need supplies for both groups. Our swim club is for swimmers of all abilities to learn to swim or to prepare for lifeguard training. Our team competes in meets throughout the winter sports season against other city teams. We serve about 75-100 students through the club and team.

Ms. Caswell Abraham Lincoln High School Grades 9-12

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Goggles Hydrospex Classic (UV Protection, Anti Fog) • Amazon Business $11.90 30 $357.00
TYR Big Mesh Mummy Backpack for Wet Swimming, Gym, and Workout Gear, Yellow • Amazon Business $21.00 10 $210.00
TYR Big Mesh Mummy Backpack for Swim, Gym and Workout Gear, Black, 40-Liter Capacity • Amazon Business $20.75 10 $207.50
Speedo Womens Ultraback One Piece Swimsuit Black with White Piping (XX-Large) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Speedo unisex adult Parka Jacket Fleece Lined Team Colors Swimsuit, Speedo Black, X-Large US • Amazon Business $76.95 1 $76.95
TYR Women's Standard Durafast Elite Diamondfit Controlfit One Piece Swimsuit, Black, 20 • Amazon Business $54.02 1 $54.02
TYR Alliance Backpack, Pink/Black, 45 Liter • Amazon Business $50.89 1 $50.89
TYR Women's TYReco Solid Diamondback Swimsuit, Navy, 42 • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
6 Pieces Unisex Adult Silicone Swim Cap Waterproof Swimming Hat Durable Non-Slip Swimming Pool Cap Elastic Swimming Cap for Long and Short Hair (Black) • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Speedo Women's Swim Goggles Mirrored Vanquisher 2.0 • Amazon Business $21.44 2 $42.88
Aegend Swim Caps for Long Hair, Durable Silicone Swimming Caps for Women Men Adults Youths, Easy to Put On and Off, Waterproof Swim Hats Bathing Caps to Keep Hair Dry, 2 Pack, Black • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
Speedo Women's Swim Goggles Mirrored Vanquisher 2.0, Full Rim • Amazon Business $17.35 2 $34.70
Long Hair Swim Cap for Women 2 Pack, Silicone Swimming Caps for Unisex Adult Women Men with Ear Plugs & Nose Clip Set, Waterproof Adult Swim Hats Bathing Caps to Keep Hair Dry(Black+Blue) • Amazon Business $11.19 2 $22.38
Coume 24 Pcs Swim Caps for Women Comfortable Fabric Swimming Caps Elasticity Nylon Anti Slip Swimming Hat Unisex Swimming Cap for Long/Short Hair Team Competition Swimming Club(Black, Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Goggles Hydrosity, Speedo Black/Smoke, USXHYDROSITYA • Amazon Business $10.70 1 $10.70

Materials cost

$1,311.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,361.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$240.28

Total project goal

$1,601.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,601.87

4 Donors

-$800.94

Donations toward project cost

-$680.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.14

match offer

-$800.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$680.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.14

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$0.00

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