Inspire Magazine Fall 2018 | Page 25

Miracle MOMENTS Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club Golf Tournament. ACE HARDWARE ROUND-UP C A M PA I G N A N D B U C K E T D AY Your change could change a child’s life. That was the slogan of Ace Hardware’s Round-Up campaign, and Hawai‘i customers took it to heart. During the four- week run, Ace Hardware retailers asked customers to round up their purchase total to the next dollar and donate the difference. Hawai‘i locations raised an amazing $24,735! Hawai‘i Ace Hardware is a dedicated partner, fundraising year round for Kapi‘olani CMN with initiatives such as the 2018 Ace Hardware Retailers Golf Tournament and Miracle Bucket weekend. During that weekend, customers receive a 20-percent discount off all the items they can fit in their customized CMN and ACE bucket with a $5 donation. Mahalo to Hawai‘i Ace Hardware Retailers for making miracles happen year after year! M A R R I O T T VA C AT I O N C L U B S We’re sending a million thanks to Marriott Vacation Clubs (MVC) in Hawai‘i. MVC resorts reached a milestone by raising more than $1 million for Kapi‘olani CMN since the beginning of our partnership in 1996. Funds were raised through a variety of events including wristband room key sales, golf and basketball tournaments. Hawai‘i associates are inspired by the many colleagues and friends who have needed Kapi‘olani for their own children. Their enthusiasm for the medical center clearly shines. Congratulations, Marriott Vacation Clubs, for your loyal commitment to Kapi‘olani. Your generosity has stood the test of time! Participants of Ace Hardware Retailers Golf Tournament. W E L C O M E N E W PA R T N E R S ! Kapi‘olani Medical Center relies on the support of our generous “Working with Kapi‘olani has allowed me to meet people who just give so freely of their time, of their resources, as well as families who have really been helped by the hospital. It’s been really rewarding for me personally.” —GUY KAMITAKI, ACE GROUP LEAD community and dedicated partners to support specialized programs and services. We are excited to welcome two new fundraising partners—GameStop and Nordstrom. GameStop recently wrapped up its first campaign for Children’s Miracle Network, and Hawai‘i and Guam GameStop stores had CREDIT UNIONS & VOTE FOR MIRACLES the highest fundraising store averages in the country! As the Your vote could mean miracles for Hawai‘i kids. From Nov. 27 world’s largest video game retailer, GameStop put its gaming until Dec. 19, Credit Unions for Kids will be holding its annual knowledge to charitable use through a unique Trade for Charity Vote for Miracles contest. People can vote every day for Kapi‘olani program. People can donate the proceeds from trading in old at VoteforMiracles.org. The five hospitals with the most votes games and consoles or customers can redeem the value of their will win a share of a $100,000 donation generously provided GameStop loyalty points to donate. Nordstrom is also getting by CO-OP Financial Services and CU Direct on behalf of credit ready to launch its first campaign where associates will ask unions across the United States. By simply voting day after day customers to donate at the register. The campaign will run for Kapi‘olani, you can help our keiki live better! until Dec. 4. INSPIRE | FA L L 2 0 1 8 25