Since becoming a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner in 1991, Ace Hardware has raised more than $45 million for local Children’ s Miracle Network Hospitals. This success stems from the creative fundraising efforts of the Ace Hardware Foundation and the generous contributions of Ace retailers, vendor partners and Ace team members.

The Ace Hardware Foundation hosts a number of major fundraising events each year. Two of Aces’ largest fundraisers include the annual Ace Hardware Foundation Vendor Golf Outing, the largest event of its kind in the Chicago area, and the annual Ace Celebrity Golf Shootout.  As a result of generous contributions, vendor support and steadfast commitment from the Ace team, these two events raised more than $1.5 million in 2010 to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

In addition to these large events, Ace retailers and Ace retail support centers participate in Miracle Balloon campaigns and host a number of regional fundraising events each year ranging from golf outings, barbeque events, fishing tournaments and garage sales.