Generous Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware customers donated $5,870 to support pediatric health care through the company’s Miracle Bucket Sale, a three-day promotion to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network.

From Aug. 1-3, customers could donate $5 or more in exchange for a specially marked five-gallon Ace Hardware bucket to use as a shopping basket. In return, shoppers earned a 20% discount on nearly everything they could fit inside.

The $5,870 raised in 2025 represents a 32% increase over last year’s fundraising total.

“Although our area’s economy is strong, there are still local families struggling to make ends meet,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware. “Many of us are one medical emergency aware from financial struggles, and Children’s Miracle Network ensures that sick and injured children in our region receive the care they need and deserve.”

Fifteen Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware stores participated in this year's Miracle Bucket Sale.

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 helps 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 $488,052 through a series of successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

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.