- CRAFTSMAN®, Ace Hardware Foundation and Joe Gibbs
Racing team up for the 17th Annual Racing for a Miracle
Program, supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN
Hospitals)
- Nine children from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's
Hospital in Chicago selected as
"Stars of the Race", serving as Bell's honorary junior crew
members; Watch NASCAR's inaugural Chicago Street Race on
July 2 to see the "Stars of the Race"
paint scheme and cheer Bell on for the win
- In honor of Bell's No. 20 Racing for a Miracle Car, Ace Hardware will offer 20% off
select CRAFTSMAN® V20* power tools, outdoor power
equipment and accessories**
CHICAGO, June 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley
Black & Decker's (NYSE: SWK) iconic
CRAFTSMAN® brand has once again teamed up with the Ace
Hardware Foundation and Joe Gibbs Racing to host the
17th year of its Racing for a Miracle program,
supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). As
part of the partnership, CRAFTSMAN® has pledged to
donate $1 million to CMN Hospitals
through the Ace Hardware Foundation if Joe Gibbs Racing driver
Christopher Bell wins NASCAR's
inaugural Chicago Street Race on July 2,
2023.
Over the past 17 years, Stanley
Black & Decker and its brands have donated more than
$1.7M in support of the Racing for a
Miracle program alongside the Ace Hardware Foundation to fund
critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services at CMN
Hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. To celebrate this
year's Racing for a Miracle program, CRAFTSMAN will donate
$100,000 to the Ace Hardware
Foundation in support of Children's Miracle Network during a press
conference at Ace Hardware's Corporate Headquarters in Chicago on June
29. If the CRAFTSMAN No. 20 Driver, Christopher Bell, wins in Chicago on July
2, CRAFTSMAN will increase its donation to $1 million.
"We're so appreciative of the longtime partnership with
Stanley Black & Decker and the
Ace Hardware Foundation to change kids' health," said Teri Nestel, President and CEO of Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals. "Children's hospitals rely on donations
to provide vital medical care, research, and support to countless
children and their families. Racing for a Miracle not only brings
awareness to our common cause but makes a meaningful difference in
the lives of those who need it most."
Honorary Junior Crew Members Celebrated as "Stars of the
Race"
In celebration of the Racing for a Miracle program,
nine children from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in
Chicago will serve as honorary
junior crew members for this year's race alongside NASCAR driver
Christopher Bell. During the
June 29 press conference at Ace
Hardware's headquarters, junior crew members will help Bell unveil
his car's "Stars of the Race" paint scheme, adorned with unique
artwork created by the nine talented young patients. Each star
depicted on the car represents a proud moment in each junior crew
members life where they felt like a star.
"It's really special to be a part of the Racing for a Miracle
program with CRAFTSMAN and Ace, together they've raised a lot of
money over the years for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and
hopefully we can add a million dollars to that total with a win at
Chicago," said Bell. "Our No. 20
Toyota Camry TRD looks awesome for the inaugural Chicago
Street Race and I am pumped to have lucky stars riding on board
with me. I hope I can bring home a win for our 'Stars of the
Race'."
Additional press conference attendees will include
CRAFTSMAN® brand ambassador, TV host and
auto-enthusiast Cristy Lee, and Ace Hardware's resident home
expert and TV personality Lou
Manfredini.
Ace Hardware to Offer 20% Off Select CRAFTSMAN®
Products
To further celebrate the Racing for a Miracle
program, Ace Hardware stores will offer its customers 20% off
select CRAFTSMAN® V20* power tools, outdoor power
equipment and accessories valid June
28 – July 31, 2023**.
"Racing for a Miracle has always been about the kids, and we are
proud to have the opportunity to bring smiles to their faces and
support CMN Hospitals through this partnership with the Ace
Hardware Foundation and Joe Gibbs Racing," said Tony Merritt, Vice President of Sponsorships for
Stanley Black & Decker. "We are
excited to see Christopher Bell and
the Stars of the Race car in action and look forward to the
positive impact this program will have on children and families
across the country."
Follow CRAFTSMAN® on
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates on this
year's Racing for a Miracle program and to see the "Stars of the
Race" car in action.
*20V MAX battery, maximum initial battery voltage (measured
without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
**Offer valid June 28 –
July 31, 2023, on select
CRAFTSMAN® V20* Lithium-Ion Power Tools, Outdoor Power
Equipment and Power Tool Accessories. Store stock only. See store
for more details.
Media Contacts:
Lindsay Fennell
Senior Public Relations Manager
724-205-0640
lindsay.fennell@sbdinc.com
About CRAFTSMAN®
CRAFTSMAN® is an American icon that homeowners, home
builders, auto enthusiasts and master mechanics have trusted since
1927 – and today's CRAFTSMAN® continues that legacy.
With a focus on reliable, high-performance tools, storage and
equipment, CRAFTSMAN® has revived its long-established pride in
superior quality. Now it's easier than ever to get the tools
trusted for generations at more places than ever. For more
information visit www.CRAFTSMAN®.com or follow
CRAFTSMAN®
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About Stanley Black &
Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in
tools and outdoor operating manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the
company's more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees
produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage,
digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products,
engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the
world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's
iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®,
CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®,
HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its
leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG),
Stanley Black & Decker strives
to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees,
customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit:
www.stanleyblackanddecker.com
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