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Coach T Grimes from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SWISH WISH: Bringing Basketball Dreams to Life

Help me give my students four portable basketball hoops and polymer sand for hoop stability, essential for our competitive team, to create a proper training environment in our school.

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My Project

Our students are passionate and eager to learn, especially in basketball. The four portable basketball hoops we're requesting will be game-changers for our competitive basketball program, allowing us to create a dynamic training environment that will elevate our student-athletes skills and performance.

These portable hoops are essential for our school's basketball team, as our school lacks a basketball court.

With these hoops, we can transform any available space into a practice court, enabling our team to train consistently and effectively. The polymer replacement sand will ensure the hoops remain stable during intense practice sessions and scrimmages, providing our athletes with a safe and reliable setup.

We aim to develop a strong, competitive basketball team while nurturing each player's skills and passion for the sport. These hoops will allow us to set up multiple practice stations, ensuring more hands-on time for each athlete to hone their shooting, dribbling, and defensive techniques.

This equipment will significantly support our student-athlete's physical wellness and help them stay active. Regular basketball practice enhances cardiovascular fitness, improves coordination, and builds strength and endurance.

By funding this project, you're investing in the future of our school's basketball program. Your support will help us establish a competitive team, fostering school spirit and teaching valuable life skills like teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Let's bring these basketball dreams to life and watch our athletes soar to new heights on the court!

Coach T Grimes McKinley Elementary Magnet School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Baton Rouge, LA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Basketball Hoop Outdoor 10FT Adjustable Height Goal, Portable Basketball System with 44” Shatterproof Backboard & Wheels Basketball Equipment for Adults Teenagers Kids Indoor Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $129.99 4 $519.96
BaseGel Polymer for Basketball Goal and Outdoor Indoor Sign Hoops Bases, Perfect Replacement for Sand and Sandbags to Anchor Portable Sports Pools Baskets, Easy to Use and Apply with Water, 16 oz • Amazon Business $14.43 4 $57.72

Materials cost

$577.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$666.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.69

Total project goal

$784.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $784.59

5 Donors

-$752.09

Donations toward project cost

-$639.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.81

Matching donations from our partners

-$32.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$27.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.88

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 $0.00

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