Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 48 locations in nine states, kicked off the season of giving with its semi-annual “Round Up for Kids” fundraiser, raising a grand total of $41,376.96.
Throughout the campaign, which took place during the month of November, customers rounded up their purchase totals to the next dollar.
The difference was donated to the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital nearest to each store.
“More than decking our stores in garland and lights, it’s this round up event that marks the beginning of the holiday season for us,” Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco J. Falcone II said. “We are proud to support CMN in helping more than 10 million kids each year.”
Local participating Rocky’s locations include the stores in Wellington, Stuart, Port St. Lucie and Tequesta, with all local funds benefiting UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville. This is the second “Round Up for Kids” fundraiser held this year, with 100 percent of the money raised going to benefit CMN hospitals.
“It is our honor to support CMN and the important work they do for children in our community,” Falcone said. “We are grateful for our customers. Without their generosity, this campaign wouldn’t be possible.”
Since 1983, CMN hospitals have helped fill funding gaps by raising more than $7 billion. Fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.
