FRUITLAND, MD (May 13, 2009) – Rommel’s ACE Hardware stores have been spotlighting Women Supporting Women and their fight against breast cancer during the month of May. At the halfway point, $3,500 has been raised thanks to generous customers at the 10 hardware stores. Rommel’s ACE stores across Delmarva want to raise $20,000 for the effort.

Donations can be made to Women Supporting Women at Rommel’s ACE Hardware stores. Employees will wear buttons stating “Please donate a dollar for WSW” with pink ribbons.

Women Supporting Women is a community served, community supported agency serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Its mission is to provide awareness, friendship and support for breast cancer survivors and their family.

“We are extremely proud to help such a great organization as Women Supporting Women. Everyone has known someone in his or her life who has faced breast cancer. We invite the community to come down to our 12 stores and donate to this worthy cause,” said Dick Livingston, vice president of Rommel Holdings, based in Fruitland.

Rommel’s ACE Hardware has invited Women Supporting Women representatives to their stores to supply information about the organization and accept donations.

WSW volunteers will be available every Wednesday and Saturday during the month of May at these stores: Selbyville, Millsboro and Seaford, Del., Ocean City, Salisbury and Cambridge Md., and Chincoteague, Va.

The Dover store will have volunteers available for three Wednesdays and three Saturdays. Volunteers will be at the Exmore, Va., store for two Saturdays.

The exact dates for Exmore ACE are as follows: May 9th, 23rd and 30th from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. In Dover: Saturdays - May 2nd, 23rd and 30th and Wednesday's - May 13th, 20th and 27th.

Scrolls are at each location for people to sign with messages of hope.

Women Supporting Women offers a safe, supportive environment, open to all women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. They offer free wigs and supplemental mastectomy products and help for those facing breast cancer, as well as breast cancer survivors. The organization is non-affiliated. All funding remains on the Eastern Shore and the organization serves people of all ages, races, religions, incomes and backgrounds.

WSW invites survivors in all stages and with all treatment options, and accepts referrals from physicians, family, friends, and survivors.

Women Supporting Women recently added a Mid-Shore Chapter serving Dorchester, Talbot and Caroline counties. They are a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Website: www.womensupportingwomen.org. Information: Director, Sue Revel at 410-548-7880.

Rommel’s ACE is a customer-focused organization and lives by its mission statement: "Together we will always strive to satisfy completely every customer we serve." Each store prides itself on “getting you in, getting you help and getting you on your way in 15 minutes or less.”

Rommel ACE stores are located in Cambridge, Ocean City, Salisbury, Perry Hall, Severna Park and Stevensville, Md., as well as Millsboro, Selbyville, Seaford and Dover, Del. and Chincoteague and Exmore, Va. All Rommel ACE stores and America’s Mattress offer the Ace Rewards card, saving consumers money toward future visits. Information and store locator: www.rommelsace.com

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