Brunswick Corporation : Brunswick Public Foundation Awards 2017 Grants

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METTAWA, Ill. Nov. 28, 2017- The Brunswick Public Foundation, a not-for-profit
corporation, today announced that seven organizations as well as select local
United Ways, have received a total of nearly $350,000 in charitable grants from
the Public Foundation for 2017.  Recipients included (in alphabetical order):
  * Alliance for the Great Lakes, which since 1970, has sought to conserve and
    restore the world's largest freshwater resource.
  * American Council on Exercise, a leading nonprofit exercise professional and
    health coach certification organization. Since 1985, its goal has been to
    set the highest industry standards, elevate the careers of professionals and
    help people worldwide make movement their mission.
  * American Rivers, which since 1973, has worked to protect wild rivers,
    restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature.
  * Fish America, which since 1983, has supported restoring marine and estuary
    habitat, improving water quality, increasing fish populations and advancing
    fisheries research.
  * National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, which since its creation by Congress
    in1984, has worked with both the public and private sectors to protect and
    restore fish, wildlife, plants and habitats.
  * Ocean Conservancy, which since 1972, educates and empowers citizens to take
    action on behalf of the oceans.
  * PHIT America Foundation, is a cause and campaign dedicated to increasing
    physical activity and fitness to improve the health of all Americans.  PHIT
    America was launched in January 2013.


In addition, The Brunswick Public Foundation, which is governed by a four-member
board of directors that meets several times each year, also approved
contributions to select local United Way organizations serving areas with
Brunswick operations that have active employee fund-raising and support
campaigns.


Established in 1997, the Brunswick Public Foundation is a not-for-profit
corporation that supports community development, primarily through contributions
to pre-selected United Way organizations or other charitable organizations that
reflect employees' interest.  In addition, the Public Foundation supports health
and wellness throughout the community, along with organizations that enhance the
country's water resources for the recreational use of the public.  Financial
commitments by the Brunswick Public Foundation have totaled more than $6 million
since it began awarding donations in 1998.


Release: IMMEDIATE
Contact: Dan Kubera
Director Media Relations
Tel: 847-735-4617
daniel.kubera@brunswick.com














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Released November 28, 2017