Bunkers is at it again… 3 Million Golf Balls! Yes, 3,000,000 golf balls have been collected and distributed to our soldiers overseas and our Wounded Warriors around the world.

After watching a television program about soldiers stationed overseas passing the time by driving golf balls in the desert, we figured that the least we could do is collect some balls and clubs to do something to show my admiration and appreciation for the men and women around the world who protect our many freedoms and democracy.

What began as almost a whimsical idea to show support soon grew wings and “Bunkers in Baghdad” was born.

In November, 2008, the first shipment of golf balls left Buffalo, New York, en route to Iraq. Bunkers in Baghdad has quickly grown into an international force. Partnering with school children all throughout the country, professional sports franchises, PGA pros and equipment companies, including Callaway Golf, Bunkers has collected and distributed more than 60,000 golf clubs to active military members and veterans in all 50 states and nineteen countries across the globe and just shipped its 3,000,000 ball. Here is a look at Bunkers by the numbers:

- Collected and shipped more than 3,000,000 golf balls

- Delivered to19 countries around the world

- Delivered to Wounded Warriors and VA Hospitals in all 50 states (including to Wounded Warrior Programs all throughout Germany and Italy) Contributed by Joseph

- Worked with 118 schools in 34 states

- Partnered with 27 sports teams (Most notably the Buffalo Sabres, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks)

Despite this incredible growth, the mission has remained the same — to give back to those who have given so much to us all.

Whether Bunkers is building driving ranges in Afghanistan, delivering golf clubs to be used in rehabilitation programs stateside or mobilizing school children to pack cases of balls that include personal letters of appreciation in each shipment, Bunkers in Baghdad is truly making a difference in the lives of thousands of soldiers and veterans worldwide.

Please join us in celebrating this milestone, because we could not have reached it without your support. Thank you for supporting Bunkers in Baghdad and our mission to support our troops. For more information- check out our webpage at: www.bunkersinbaghdad.com