Cablevision's $20,000 Double Your Impact campaign offered to fund 50% of classroom projects, posted by teachers focusing on wellness within Cablevision’s service area in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

We are proud to report that 81 projects were funded, 16,445 students were reached and the total impact was $40,000.



A sample of the inspiring classroom projects brought to life by Cablevision's generosity is:

• Physical Fitness and Fun Improves Focus
  http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=628782
  TEACHER THANK YOU NOTE: "The students have been so excited to follow the dances on the CDs and DVDs. It's great to see kids enjoy being physically active and letting go of some inhibitions about dancing as well. We used the cones and batons for relay games in the gym and outside on the track. They learned how team work is the key to success. They supported and cheered each other on encouraging everyone to do their best."
  
  
• Exercise the Body, Exercise the Brain
  http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=722217
  TEACHER THANK YOU NOTE, "Your gift to the children was like Christmas. The children are enjoying the bikes so much and having so much fun. They have learned how to pedal, steer, race, take turns, share, wear a helmet for safety and wait their turn. There is always a line and so many other classes have asked to use the bikes during their time outside. Many of the autistic children in our classes are also learning these important social skills. Your gift has made such an impact on so many children. They now have a safe place where they can ride bikes with their friends all the while getting great exercise. Thank you so much for donating to my class and my school."
  
  
• GYM Get Yourself Moving With Fitness Friday
  http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=741045
  TEACHER THANK YOU NOTE "Thank you for your generous donation. My students really enjoy using the new barbells and resistance bands. Exercise should be fun and you have helped me do just that! It is so important to have enough equipment for the entire class. It allows us to use time efficiently because the class is only 40 minutes long. It also gives us the flexibility to change the exercises knowing that I have enough barbells and resistance bands. My students can learn different exercises which expands their knowledge. It also keeps them interested because the routine can be changed. Thanks again!"
  
  
• We Desperately Need Balls and Healthy Snacks
  http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=708147
  TEACHER THANK YOU NOTE "Thank you for supporting my students. Our boys have few balls to play with at recess. Having some new equipment will be very exciting for the children. When they go out at recess they will now be able to engage in constructive play. They will get exercise. Bullying and fighting on the playground decreases when the children have materials to use outdoors. Too many of our students suffer from illnesses related to living an unhealthy lifestyle. Now we can actively help to change that. Thanks for supporting some of the most amazing and wonderful children you will ever chance to meet."