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Coach Sotelo from Chicago IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empowering Students through Baseball

Help me give my students baseball mitts and batting tees to get them going for the season.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our school's initiative to acquire baseball mitts for low-income students extends beyond mere equipment provision; it serves as a gateway to teaching the game of baseball to budding student-athletes.

With a diverse student body, including an influx of newcomers eager to learn, these mitts represent more than just leather and stitching – they symbolize opportunity and inclusivity.

By utilizing these mitts as teaching tools, we aim to instill not only the fundamentals of baseball but also essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. Through structured coaching sessions and hands-on experience with the mitts, students will develop a deep understanding of the game while fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship.

By providing access to quality equipment and expert guidance, we empower our students to unlock their athletic potential and cultivate a love for the sport. As we embark on this journey, we recognize that these mitts are not just tools for catching balls but instruments for building character and shaping futures.

Coach Sotelo
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Youth Tanner Tee The Original Batting Tee for Baseball or Softball Hitting. (Up to Age 8) Kids Batting Tee with One Hand Height Adjustment from 20-32". Flexible Hand-Rolled Flextop and Short Tee Stem • Amazon Business $89.99 4 $359.96
Marucci - Oxbow M Type 97R3 12.50 H Web RHT (MFG2OX97R3-CM/BK-RH) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Marucci - Oxbow M Type 97R3 12.50 H Web LHT (MFG2OX97R3-CM/BK-LH) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Marucci - Oxbow M Type 44A6 11.75 T Web RHT (MFG2OX44A6-CM/BK-RH) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$809.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.37

Total project goal

$1,002.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,002.45

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 $1,002.45

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