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Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue from Camden, NJ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Importance of Soccer Balls in Student Life

Help me give my students soccer balls to promote physical activity, develop essential skills, and foster social interaction.

  • 2 donors
  • $172 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

Soccer balls are an essential part of student life for several reasons, from promoting physical health to fostering valuable life skills. Playing soccer encourages students to stay active, which helps combat sedentary behavior and promotes fitness. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and soccer offers an exciting and engaging way for students to stay in shape. It boosts cardiovascular health, improves coordination, and builds strength, which are all important for overall well-being.

In addition to the physical benefits, soccer teaches students important social skills.

The sport requires teamwork, communication, and cooperation, as players must work together to score goals and defend against the opposing team. These interactions foster collaboration, trust, and respect, all of which are crucial for personal and professional success later in life.

Soccer also helps students manage stress and develop discipline. The game provides a break from academic pressures, allowing students to clear their minds and focus on something enjoyable. Furthermore, the sport teaches time management, as students balance their athletic and academic commitments. Soccer balls, therefore, are not just a tool for play, but they are a gateway to building both physical and mental resilience in students.

Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue Eastside High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Baden Synthetic Soccer Ball, Size 5, Black - Nylon - Durability • School Specialty $20.77 5 $103.85

Materials cost

$103.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.73

Total project goal

$171.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $171.52

1 Donor

-$85.76

Donations toward project cost

-$72.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.86

match offer

-$85.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.86

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 $0.00

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