Dick’s Sporting Goods made a donation of golf clubs, balls and other equipment to Bunkers in Baghdad, which supports American troops and veterans deployed around the world and recovering in the U.S.
“We’re proud to provide golf equipment to our nation’s troops and veterans through the Bunkers in Baghdad organization,” said Edward Stack, chairman and CEO, Dick’s Sporting Goods. “At Dick’s, we believe that sports matter, and inspiring and enabling sports participation is at the core of what we do. Supplying these great men and women with access to a sport they enjoy is something we’re honored to do.”
Dick Stack, founder of Dick’s Sporting Goods, believed that sports play a vital role in teaching children fundamental values, like a strong work ethic, dedication and team-spiritedness, according to a statement from the retailer. Because of this, Dick’s has a long supported youth teams, leagues and athletes around the country and is now extending that support to troops and veterans.
“We are truly excited to have this opportunity to work with a great national retailer to help bring the game of golf to our troops and veterans,” said Joseph M. Hanna, founder and president of Bunkers in Baghdad. “Many of the warriors we serve have been regulars at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores since their little league days. That a company they know and love is now helping Bunkers in Baghdad to deliver a ‘slice of home’ to bases, outposts and rehabilitation centers all over the world makes a difference—it reminds our troops that we haven’t forgotten their sacrifices.”
