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Mr. Hayes from Brooklyn, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Using Your Head!

My students need new batting helmets to replace the old worn down version they have been previously using.

  • $351 goal

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My Students

I teach some of the most dedicated students in the country. I also coach them for the schools softball team. To stay competitive with the other teams in our league, we need the proper equipment to do so.

Many of my student athletes do not come from homes where they can afford the equipment many other students from other schools bring to the game.

Much of the better equipment is far too expensive to afford and it definitely gives the other teams an advantage when they use it.

My Project

The batting helmets requested are needed for great practices and better games. The helmets that we have been using have been used for multiple seasons/years and they have seen better days. It would be great to get new helmets without worn-out padding like we currently use.

All donations would be put to great use and would be greatly appreciated by the team and myself.

Everyone deserves a chance to succeed whether it be in the classroom or activities after school. The helmets requested would definitely make a difference in the lives of my young athletes.Thank you kindly for your generosity.

Mr. Hayes Franklin D Roosevelt High School Grades 9-12

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 three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DeMarini Women's Paradox Protg Pro Fastpitch Batting Helmet with Mask - Red - S/M • DICK'S Sporting Goods $39.99 6 $239.94

Materials cost

$239.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.51

Total project goal

$350.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $350.04

3 Donors

-$310.68

Donations toward project cost

-$297.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.36

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 $0.00

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