Westlake seeks donations for fans

June 25, 2017 at 5:00 a.m. | Updated June 25, 2017 at 6:21 a.m.

In this Aug. 5, 2015 file photo, Westlake ACE Hardware employee Jason Barton wheels out a stack of box fans that will be given to the Salvation Army to help those in need beat the heat.
In this Aug. 5, 2015 file photo, Westlake ACE Hardware employee Jason Barton wheels out a stack of box fans that will be given to the Salvation Army to help those in need beat the heat.

Summer heat can be very dangerous for the elderly, those without air conditioning or with medical conditions.

Until July 9, Westlake Ace stores will host a fan drive by asking customers to donate to The Salvation Army at the register. For a $5 donation, one 'fan blade' can be given, $10 provides two 'fan blades', $15 for 'three blades' or $20 for the 'entire fan.'

In 2016, Westlake customers donated more than $68,000, equating to more than 4,500 fans donated to The Salvation Army. Westlake will kick off the fan drive with a donation of 500 fans to The Salvation Army.

Customers can donate in person at any Westlake Ace Hardware location or online at westlakehardware.com/fandrive. The Fulton store is at 206 E. Second St.