PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. (Leslie's), the largest pool and spa supplies and service retailer in the world, has made a donation to the American Red Cross to support the Hurricane Irma relief efforts going on in Florida.

"The efforts of first responders, residents, and city, county, state and federal assistance groups have been heroic.  They are doing a terrific job under difficult circumstances," stated Steven Ortega, President and COO of Leslie's. "We have 90 stores in the state of Florida. We are proud to assist our employees, customers, and anybody else that has been affected by the devastating storm and have unfortunately sustained damage to their property."

In addition to specific donations based on unfortunate circumstances such as hurricane relief, Leslie's is proud to sponsor several organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Big Sisters and other local charities in the greater Phoenix, AZ area.

About Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.:
Founded in 1963, Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. is the world's largest specialty retailer of swimming pool supplies and related products for both residential and commercial customers. Leslie's currently markets its products through over 900 store locations in 35 states, a nationwide mail-order catalog, and an Internet e-commerce site: www.lesliespool.com.  The company employs approximately 4,500 associates across the country during the swimming pool season. Leslie's corporate headquarters is located in Phoenix, Ariz.

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