Pinnacle goes the distance in support of military families as the Burris family
receives a scholarship from the South Coast golf ball manufacturer
Fairhaven, MA (November 30, 2011) – Pinnacle, a leader in the distance and value golf ball category, has announced the first recipient of the Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship presented by Pinnacle is to the family of New Bedford, Mass. Marine SPC Scott Christopher Burris. The scholarship will aid SPC Burris’ wife, Suzanne, as she completes her degree from Fisher College.
The presentation was made at Acushnet Company’s Ball Plant II in New Bedford, where every Pinnacle golf ball is manufactured. The family was also provided a tour of the facility. View video at:
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SPC Burris served eight years as a United States Marine, prior to re-enlisting after the events of September 11, 2001. He spent two tours in Iraq as a Motor Transport Operator with the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1060th Transportation Company. As the driver of the lead gun truck in convoy security, SPC Burris encountered multiple exposures to IEDs, mortar and rocket explosions, which resulted in diagnoses of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. For his service, SPC Burris was presented the Bronze Star, among other awards.
SPC Burris’ wife, Suzanne, is aspiring to become a Registered Health Information Technician with the Veterans Administration. She is currently studying to obtain her Associates Degree in Health Information Technology from Fisher College in New Bedford, where she is a member of the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The Folds of Honor Scholarship presented by Pinnacle will help ease the financial burden on the Burris family as Suzanne pursues her degree.
“SPC Burris and his family are truly an inspiration and extremely deserving of this scholarship,” said Joe Gomes, Director of Communications, Acushnet Company. “Pinnacle is proud to support our local community, military veterans and their families. Our partnership with Folds of Honor gives our company the ability to touch the lives of military families across the country through our scholarship program and Patriot Golf Day events.”
The Folds of Honor Foundation provides scholarships and educational assistance to the spouses and children of fallen and disabled military members. To apply for a scholarship, please visit the Folds of Honor website at www.foldsofhonor.org.
“Every scholarship we are able to offer to a military family is an honor, so it’s incredibly humbling to have the support of Pinnacle and the Acushnet Company,” said Major Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor founder. “We can’t express enough gratitude for their contributions in helping us educate the legacy of our military service men and women and impact many more deserving families.”
Pinnacle has taken its support of Folds of Honor a step further by proudly featuring the foundation’s logo on its new flagship Pinnacle Gold golf ball packaging. The special packaging serves as a reminder of all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
For more information and inspirational stories provided by the Folds of Honor Foundation, please visit www.pinnaclegolf.com or the Pinnacle Golf page on Facebook.
Titleist, FootJoy and Pinnacle comprise the golf brands of Acushnet Company. For more information, please contact Joe Gomes, Director of Communications, Acushnet Company (508.979.3211).
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