Westlake Ace Hardware and Warmies Partnered to Bring Warm Hugs to Children this Holiday Season

This holiday season, Westlake Ace Hardware and Warmies, the world’s most soothing stuffed animal brand, teamed up with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals to bring warmth and comfort to children. Through the Warm Hug Delivery initiative, children at three regional CMN hospitals — Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, KU Medical Center in Kansas City, and Ascension Via Christi in Wichita, Kan., — received more than 500 donated Warmies stuffed animals to brighten their day and provide comfort during their medical journey.

Warmies is renowned for its exceptional range of soft toys and wellness products, with innovative microwavable features that impart warmth and soothing aromas. These gifts aimed to provide children with a new “friend” and added joy during their time in the hospital.

“Through this initiative, we aim to bring smiles and a sense of comfort to children during their time of need,” said Scott Wehrs, president of Warmies. “We hope these Warmies provide warmth and companionship to these children, reminding them that they are not alone in their journey.”

“At Westlake Ace, being a helpful neighbor goes beyond delivering great service – it means serving our communities and supporting meaningful causes like CMN Hospitals,” said Tony Houk, vice president of store operations for Westlake Ace Hardware. “Through our partnership with Warmies, our desire is to bring comfort and joy to children who need it most.”

This heartfelt campaign highlights the ongoing commitment of Warmies and Westlake Ace Hardware to supporting local communities, particularly CMN Hospitals. Warmies and Westlake Ace Hardware are proud to contribute to its success, inspiring children to make healthier lifestyle choices that will shape their futures.

About Warmies

For over 25 years, Warmies has set the standard for comfort and wellness for all ages. In addition to their best-selling, microwavable plush toys, the brand also offers wellness products, including heating pads, eye masks, slippers and more. Warmies is dedicated to giving back by regularly donating product to organizations that distribute them to children and adults in need. All products are available to shop at warmies.com.

About Westlake Ace Hardware

For nearly 120 years, Westlake Ace Hardware has been the helpful neighborhood hardware store countless generations have counted on for power and hand tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing, lawn care, pet, electrical supplies, and BBQ grills and accessories. Westlake lives the Ace Helpful Promise every day by delivering reliable service, helpful advice, and products so its customers and neighbors get their projects done right every time.

Part of the Ace Hardware Cooperative since 1959, Westlake Ace is headquartered in the Kansas City area. It currently owns and operates more than 165 stores in 13 states.

Westlake Ace is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ace Retail Holdings. A division of Ace Hardware Corporation, Ace Retail Holdings currently owns and operates more than 245 Ace hardware stores nationwide under the Buikema’s Ace, Dennis Company Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Westlake Ace, and Outer Banks Ace brands.

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Source: Westlake Hardware, Inc.