Ashley HomeStore Donates Mattresses to Kids at Baseball Game

July 7, 2017  by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   

The event was part of the Hope to Dream program, an Ashley HomeStore charitable effort that is supported by donating a portion of the proceeds of every mattress sale.

Before the baseball game, the children and their families mingled with Threshers players and the team mascot, Phinley, and were escorted to a designated area in right field, where each child was presented with a twin mattress, bed frame and bedding. The bedding included a fleece blanket and pillow co-branded with the Threshers and Hope to Dream.

The group was later escorted on the field for the playing of the National Anthem.

“Having called Clearwater home for more than three decades, the Threshers were honored and proud to provide the setting for an Ashley HomeStore Hope to Dream event right here in our community,” said John Timberlake, Philadelphia Phillies director of Florida operations and general manager of the Clearwater Threshers. “We hope the night will be one these kids and their families will remember for a lifetime. Thank you to Ashley HomeStore for the work they are doing to better the lives of so many individuals in the Tampa Bay area.”

“Partnering with the Clearwater Threshers gave us an incredible opportunity to create unforgettable memories with these children,” added Gene Lunger, executive vice president of Ashley HomeStore retail operations. “The environment of this event was generated by combining the importance of a good night’s sleep with sports and exercise. It is truly a wonderful pairing, one that hits hard on our beliefs and we are blessed to have been able to provide this opportunity for them.”

For more information about the Hope to Dream program visit www.AHopetoDream.com.