Alspaugh Ace Hardware The Woodlands sell buckets to benefit Children's Miracle Network

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Alspaugh Ace Hardware The Woodlands was pleased with the community's response to their 'Blue Bucket Sale' last Saturday, August 16, to benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. A total of 257 buckets were sold at $5 each, with all proceeds from the sale of the buckets, going to CMN. Customers who purchased the buckets were in the bonus, getting a twenty percent discount on all the items they could fit in the bucket.

Established in 1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals generate funds and awareness for more than 17 million sick and injured children cared for each year by its 170 affiliated hospitals, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Although the program is national in scope, 100 percent of the funds raised in each community stay local, being donated to the nearest Children’s Miracle Network hospital.

Money raised by the Ace Hardware Foundation is funneled to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help sick kids in a variety of ways – from purchasing new equipment and paying hospital bills, to funding research that allows doctors to remain on the cutting edge of medical advancements and technology. It is because of past generosity that Ace continues to rank in the top 10 of all Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals corporate sponsors.

Since 1991 Ace vendor partners, Ace retailers, Ace Retail Support Centers and the corporate office, have donated more than $53 million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. According to Ace's Business 2 Business Specialist, Ruth Cotter, Alspaugh's Ace Hardware The Woodlands still has buckets to sell for $5. 100% of each sale will be donated to the Childrens Miracle Network.

"Please come in and buy a blue bucket," said Cotter.