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Coach Bluford from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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There's No Substitute for Hard Work

Help me give my students the resources necessary to compete at the highest level and revitalize their bodies as well.

  • $1,081 goal

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Coach Bluford has another project! Donate to Wrestlers and Their Shoes to help their classroom.

$942 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

We're an urban school. That means that we can estimate how many will enroll for school, but we always know that we'll have strong turnouts for both boys and girls wrestling. With us being an urban school our resources are extremely limited and money is always scarce. We do our absolute best with what we have and the kids NEVER complain about what they don't have. Even with all these limitations, this program has created a healthy escape for our kids here! An outlet our student-athletes can utilize daily to help incorporate small victories into their lives, build lasting relationships and get to be competitive in the process.

My Project

Wrestling teaches athletes how to work through pain and discomfort. Wrestling teaches toughness. Wrestling teaches discipline in every individual and as a team.

Getting the right nutritional balance and drinks after exercise restores energy levels and reduces fatigue, helping the body to repair muscles and build strength for future workouts and donation of items such as storage & an ice machine to aide in recovery we can accomplish all of this.

We're an urban, school. That means that we can estimate how many will enroll for school, but we always know that we'll have strong turnouts for both boys and girls wrestling. Wrestling can be an intimidating sport, but it’s also one with great potential to develop young adults, both physically and mentally which is why having new equipment is vital for the progression of the students.

Even if a child never wins a match, he/she will learn a lot about themselves and how they fit into the world. While it’s true the other sports can teach most of these lessons, the intensity of a wrestling season is hard to match. With your contribution, you can take pride in knowing that the children will be grateful and you can take pride in knowing the donation is a huge part of their personal and team success.

Coach Bluford North Forest High School Grades 9-12

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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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TK57587831T Commercial Stationary Ice Storage Bin, 230 lb Storage Capacity 30 in W X 33 3/8 in H X33 1/2 in D • Grainger $789.96 1 $789.96
Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear 71 QT Pack of 4 Stackable Large Storage Containers with Durable Latching Clear Lids • Amazon Business $85.49 1 $85.49

Materials cost

$875.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$918.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.10

Total project goal

$1,080.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,080.68

1 Donor

-$540.34

Donations toward project cost

-$459.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.05

match offer

-$540.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$459.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.05

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 $0.00

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