First came the ice bucket challenge—and it was good .  And it did much good. Now prepare for the ACE bucket challenge, also intended to do much good.  The communications team at Memorial Hospital sent out this heads up press release.Nine local ACE Hardware stores are participating in the Ace Bucket Campaign to support local miracles for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Participating ACE Hardware stores are selling blue buckets for $5 each and 100% of the funds raised from this event will benefit the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Department at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, as well as programs and services at Children’s Village.  Retailers are also offering a 20% discount on items that customers can put in the bucket on bucket day.

The 1-day campaign is being held on September 5,, 2015 at the following local ACE Hardware stores in the area:  Yakima, Toppenish, Sunnyside, Tri-Cities, Hermiston

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For more information contact: Allison Arnett, Memorial Communications: (509) 249-5221

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