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Ms. Davis from Jamaica, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Track Team - Chasing Our Dreams!

Help me give my students basic supplies needed to succeed in track and field such as sneakers, sports bras, and water bottles.

  • $1,397 goal

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Ms. Davis has another project! Donate to Basic Supplies, Big Dreams to help her classroom.

$317 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

For some of us, a high school diploma would not have been possible without the support of a team and the discipline that sports give you. As our track team continues to grow, we would love to have the tools needed to help us make the best of our practices so our team can reach new goals.

I teach at an all girls, Title I school in New York City.

Many of my girls come to me having never done organized sports before. For many, this is more than just organized exercise, it is a stress reliever, a break from the norm - a break from reality. School sports don't recognize poverty. Everyone is even on the playing field and that opens doors for my students to shine athletically, academically, and socially.

My Project

Sports play an important role in keeping a child healthy, both physically and academically. Keeping children safe and protected with the proper equipment is equally as important. These supplies will help our track team bring their focus back to running as the students won't have to worry about some of the basic wants a runner may have.

Working at a Title I school can present some challenges.

One is the fact that not all of the families are able to financially support the dreams and aspirations of their children. Some of our members need running sneakers so that they don't hurt their ankles or anything else when they run. All need proper fitting sports bras since they are crucial for ladies in sports. They give the correct support when running and jumping to prevent ligaments from stretching and posing a health risk. Finally, I am asking for reusable water bottles so the team can stay hydrated while getting rid of the need for their single-use plastic bottles.

I believe that getting some of these basic sports supplies will cut down on the need for my team to worry about anything but running during our practices and our meets. This alone can help them achieve goals and reach new heights!

Ms. Davis Young Women's Leadership High School Grades 6-8

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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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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nike Women''s Dri-FIT Deluxe Sports Bra (S) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $18.97 13 $246.61
Nike Womens Classic Marble Sports Bra (M) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $21.97 9 $197.73
CamelBak Insulated 25 oz. Water Bottle • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.99 11 $109.89
CamelBak Insulated 25 oz. Water Bottle • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.99 11 $109.89
CamelBak Insulated 25 oz. Water Bottle • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.99 11 $109.89
Nike Women''s Odyssey React Running Sneakers (8.5) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $89.97 1 $89.97
Reebok Girls'' Compression Sports Bra (XS) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $14.99 5 $74.95
Glamorise Women''s Double Layer Custom Control B/G Sports Bra (38DD) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $57.00 1 $57.00
Glamorise Women''s Double Layer Custom Control B/G Sports Bra (34DD) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $57.00 1 $57.00
Champion Women''s Spot Comfort Sports Bra (36D) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $48.00 1 $48.00
Nike Women''s Dri-FIT Deluxe Sports Bra (L) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $21.97 1 $21.97
Nike Womens Pro Victory Compression Bra (XL) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $16.93 1 $16.93

Materials cost

$1,139.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,186.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$209.46

Total project goal

$1,396.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,396.39

1 Donor

-$698.20

Donations toward project cost

-$593.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.73

match offer

-$698.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$593.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.73

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 $0.00

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