Eighty Four, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2023) – 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, is going pink this October and has launched its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, announcing weekly $10,000 donations to four organizations, including breast cancer research. 84 Lumber also will be changing its iconic logo to pink on all social media platforms as part of the campaign.
“As a woman-owned company, we’re proud to be able to use our platform and resources to stand with those affected by this disease,” said Amy Smiley, vice president of marketing for 84 Lumber. “It’s important that we continue to raise awareness and help ensure that women get screened, get a mammogram, and prioritize their health.”
84 Lumber is partnering with lifestyle brand, The Home Edit [@THEHOMEEDIT], and The Clea Shearer Breast Cancer Fund in their mission to share resources, research, and support for patients battling this deadly disease. 84 Lumber’s participation in the amount of $50,000 this year will be used via The Home Edit’s channels to drive awareness for additional donations and support and to further Clea’s mission of improving lifesaving research for fellow breast cancer patients and survivors. The Home Edit co-founder Clea Shearer created her eponymous fund after undergoing treatment, to not only raise awareness over the importance of early detection but to give back to the medical field that helped save her life.
84 Lumber is also supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by:
- Donating a total of $40,000 to various charities, by giving $10,000 to each of the following organizations: Bright Pink, the American Cancer Society, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- Sending care baskets to patients at area hospitals undergoing cancer treatment, along with 84 Lumber associates, customers, and builders who are going through cancer treatment or know someone affected by breast cancer. The baskets, which also will include donated items from 84 Lumber’s partner James Hardie®, will include an 84 Lumber blanket; Carhartt pink beanie; slippers; self-care items; hydration drink supplements; coffee, tea, and hot chocolate; pink tumblers; an ice facial roller; and hand-written notes of support from 84 Lumber team members.
- Distributing information in a newsletter to 84 Lumber associates regarding healthcare benefits and resources available to associates.
- Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month through billboards across the Pittsburgh metro area.
“We continue to stand by the women and their families impacted by breast cancer, as well as the organizations who help them through the battle,” said Smiley. “Our hope is that one day a cure will be found.”
To learn more about 84 Lumber and to follow along this month, visit the company on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. 84 Lumber is hiring new associates in stores and manufacturing facilities nationwide. Visit 84Lumber.com/careers to apply and learn more about the company.
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About 84 Lumber
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Co. is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multifamily residences and commercial buildings. The company operates 310 facilities which include stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, and engineered wood product centers in 33 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and drywall. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy, 84 Lumber was named one of America’s Largest Private Companies by Forbes and also made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2023. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.