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 2012 Spirit of Life Award Dinner

ACE Hardware logoThe 2012 Hardware/Homebuilding Industry’s Annual Spirit of Life Reception was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in Orlando, Florida where we were “Celebrating 30 Years of Building Hope” within the Hardware Industry, including hosting a reunion with special recognition to our former Spirit of Life Honorees acknowledging them for their commitment and contributions they have made over the years to City of Hope.

We also had the great pleasure of honoring and presenting Ray Griffith of ACE Hardware with City of Hope’s most prestigious honor – The Spirit of Life Award.

 Honoree's Bio

Photo of Ray Griffith

Over the course of his career with Ace, Ray Griffith has been responsible for all of the company’s retail initiatives, including retail operations, retail development, company stores, advertising, public relations and marketing, as well as Ace’s retail support, distribution and logistics functions, the Ace Paint manufacturing division and the Ace International division. 

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 Event Details

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Celebration Golf Club
701 Golfpark Dr.
Celebration, FL 34747 (map)

Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
407-996-9700

More info: Al Olsen | 800-553-6420

 Our Emcee

Photo of Bernie MarcusBernie Marcus co-founded The Home Depot, Inc., the world’s largest home improvement retailer, and served as chairman of the board until his retirement in 2002. 

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