Sunshine Ace Hardware stores throughout the region are participating in this year’s Miracle Bucket Sale, an annual event that raises money for pediatric health care through Children’s Miracle Network.
Between Aug. 2-4, customers who donate $5 will receive a specially marked five-gallon bucket that they can use as a shopping basket, earning a 20% discount on nearly everything they can fit inside. In 2023, the three-day event raised $6,289 to help cover the costs of patient services for children and families, charitable care for patients lacking sufficient funds or insurance, and education programs for patients, families and the community. Donations also allow hospitals to purchase life-saving equipment and provide advancement services for innovative programs and projects.
“Children’s Miracle Network is such a great organization that impacts thousands of children right here in our own community,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. “Think about all the stuff you need around the house – a tape measure, a hammer, cleaning supplies. You’ll get a 20% discount and make a difference in the lives of sick and injured children in the area.”
Donations made at Sunshine Ace Hardware stores in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties support Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, while donations at Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware stores in Pinellas and Manatee counties support Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Sunshine Ace Hardware has raised $392,774 through a series of fundraising campaigns and initiatives since declaring Children’s Miracle Network as its primary charitable partner in December 2019.
Participating Locations
Below are Sunshine Ace Hardware locations participating in the Miracle Bucket Sale:
Collier County:
- Downtown Naples – 141 Tamiami Trail North; Naples, FL 34102
- East Naples – 4433 Tamiami Trail East; Naples, FL 34112
- Marco Island – 1720 San Marco Road; Marco Island, FL 34145
- Golden Gate – 11673 Collier Blvd.; Naples, FL 34116
- Founders Square – 8850 Founders Square Drive; Naples, FL 34120
Lee County:
- Bonita Springs – 9100 Bonita Beach Road; Bonita Springs, FL 34135
- San Carlos – 18911 Tamiami Trail South; Fort Myers, FL 33908
Charlotte County
- Port Charlotte – 3035 Tamiami Trail; Port Charlotte, FL 33952
- Port Charlotte, Kingsway – 912a Kings Highway; Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Pinellas County
- Largo – 1015 W. Bay Drive; Largo, FL 33770
Manatee County (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware)
- Bradenton – 5409 Manatee Ave. West; Bradenton, FL 34209
- Lakewood Ranch – 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.; Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211