“Play it Forward”

October 2025 – Helping our Middle Schoolers Get Active!

Did you know that many of our local middle schoolers are playing with worn-out or even no outdoor equipment during recess? A simple ball, jump rope, or set of playground supplies can make a huge difference in a child’s day – and their health, teamwork skills, and confidence.

At Do Good Minnesota, in October 2025, we chose this as our monthly mission, reaching out to local middle school teachers and staff for help. We compiled a wishlist on Amazon and asked the local residents to chip in and help replenish the supplies at the school.

Amazon wishlist is found here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WWRN9N62TMIG?ref_=wl_share

This has been so successful up to this point with a collection of footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, frisbees, kickballs, jump ropes, pinnies, cones, and more! Phy Ed teachers and staff are also excited to utilize equipment for indoor classes.

We understand that supplies should last a long time, but many factors can play into having to replenish the supplies regularly including just regular wear and tear, with dozens of kids using the equipment daily, general loss of toys once in a while they just seem to “disappear” and equipment breaking. It happens, balls can get popped, threads can start unraveling, etc.

Currently as of 10/16/25 you have all chipped in to get:

We have – 19 footballs
8 volleballs
3 soccer balls
8 basketballs
57 kickballs/dodge balls
12 tennis balls
1 frisbee
5 jump ropes
24 pinnies
1 Spikeball set, 3 equipment bags,
30 colored cones, 4 pickle ball paddles, 4 pickle balls

And still expecting
12 handballs
Kanjam disc toss game
6 more frisbees

GREAT JOB and DO GOOD MINNESOTA! #dogoodminnesota