Sunshine Ace Hardware’s ‘Miracle Bucket Sale’ to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network
From Aug. 1-3, customers can donate $5 or more in exchange for a specially marked 5-gallon Ace Hardware bucket to use as a shopping basket, earning a 20% discount on nearly everything they can fit inside. In 2024, nearly 900 customers contributed $4,442 during the campaign to support pediatric health care in the region.
“One of our core values is ‘Care for Your Neighbor,’ and there are very few causes more worthy than supporting sick or injured children right here in our community,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. “Children’s Miracle Network helps patients get health care they might otherwise struggle to access, and that’s only possible because we have so many generous people in Southwest Florida.”
Donations made at Sunshine Ace Hardware stores in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties support Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers. Donations at Sunshine Ace Hardware in Pinellas County and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware stores in Manatee County support Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Both hospitals are members of Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that partners with national organizations like Ace Hardware to help fund critical life-saving treatments, health care services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment and child life services.
Since declaring Children’s Miracle Network as its primary charitable partner in December 2019, Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware have raised $482,182 through a series of successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
Buckets are available near checkouts at retail stores; see associates for a list of items eligible for discounts.
The following Sunshine Ace Hardware locations are participating in the Miracle Bucket Sale:
Lee County:
Bonita Springs – 9100 Bonita Beach Road; Bonita Springs
San Carlos – 18911 Tamiami Trail South; Fort Myers
Charlotte County:
Port Charlotte – 3035 Tamiami Trail; Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte, Kingsway – 912a Kings Highway; Port Charlotte
Babcock Ranch – 42080 Cypress Parkway, Suite 11; Babcock Ranch
Collier County:
Downtown Naples – 141 Tamiami Trail North; Naples
East Naples – 4433 Tamiami Trail East; Naples
Marco Island – 1720 San Marco Road; Marco Island
Golden Gate – 11673 Collier Blvd.; Naples
Founders Square – 8850 Founders Square Drive; Naples
Ave Maria – 5630 Ave Maria Blvd., Unit 110-112; Ave Maria
Winchester Center – 13855 Winchester Trail, Unit 200; Naples
Pinellas County:
Largo – 1015 W. Bay Drive; Largo
Manatee County (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware):
Bradenton – 5409 Manatee Ave. West; Bradenton
Lakewood Ranch – 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.; Lakewood Ranch
About Sunshine Ace Hardware
Founded in 1958 by Don Wynn and led today by his grandson, President Michael Wynn, Sunshine Ace Hardware operates 19 hardware, paint and gift stores in Southwest Florida, with one additional location under development. The Naples-based company is among Florida’s largest family-owned home improvement retailers and one of Ace Hardware’s top franchisees in America. Sunshine Ace is recognized for its helpful, red-vested associates, generous community support and vast selection of signature brands in grills, tools, hardware, plumbing, paint and supplies, lawn and garden supplies, fishing gear, gifts, propane and supplies for contractors and DIYers. The Sunshine Ace Hardware B2B Division provides commercial customers with bulk purchase savings and value-added services. Through its Helpful Hub, Sunshine Ace provides professional services such as screen repair, key cutting, color matching, delivery coordination and assembly. The company’s Ace Handyman Services of Southwest Florida helps residents tackle home maintenance projects like mounting TVs and ceiling fans, repairing lanai screens, painting interiors and exteriors, updating cabinets, installing drywall and completing general carpentry services. For locations and operating hours, please visit SunshineAce.com.