IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Builders FirstSource (NYSE: BLDR) today announced that its 2025 charity event held Sept. 24-25 raised approximately $1.6 million for Blood Cancer United (formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). This marks the 19th year of the Builders FirstSource partnership with Blood Cancer United, which has helped raise a total of more than $15 million for critical research, patient support, and advocacy programs dedicated to advancing treatments and cures for blood cancers.
The 2025 event in Las Colinas, Texas, featured a keynote speech by sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale. The 86-year-old shared some of his most memorable moments in sports and stories from his personal life, including the first time he met Lorraine, his wife of 54 years. He also shared inspiring advice on facing adversity, born from his multiple battles with cancer. Those in attendance had the honor of celebrating with Vitale a report received from his doctors that day that he remains cancer-free. Attendees also heard moving comments from Stephanie Matthews, whose 5-year-old son Jude was diagnosed in 2023, about her family’s ongoing journey.
“We are humbled by the opportunity to support Blood Cancer United in making a difference for those affected by blood cancers,” said Peter Jackson, CEO of Builders FirstSource. “We are also extremely grateful for the ongoing support of our supplier and customer partners. Their generous contributions will help improve the quality of life of blood cancer patients and their families.”
The 2025 event attracted sponsorship from notable companies including: Accenture, Ahead, Alpine ITW, Andersen Windows & Doors, AZEK, Boise Cascade, Canfor, Capital Lumber, Cloud Communications Group, Cornerstone Building Brands, Composite Technology International, CulPeper Wood Preservers, DAP Global, Inc., DIXIEPLY, Doman Building Materials Group, Domtar, D.R. Horton, DuPont, Dynatrace, EVOTEK, Frameport America, Georgia-Pacific, Hampton Lumber, Huber Engineered Woods, Insight, International Wood Products, IronSide, James Hardie, J.D. Irving, JELD-WEN, Jones Wholesale Lumber, Knauf Insulation, Langboard, LP Building Solutions, J.M. Thomas Forest Products, The Marwin Company, Masonite, Meritage Homes, Metrie, M/I Homes, MiTek, MITER Brands, Novatech, Novo Building Products, ODL, OrePac Building Products, Owens Corning, Ox Engineered Products, Pella Windows and Doors, Plastpro, PrimeSource Building Products, PWT, Simpson Strong-Tie, Snavely Forest Products and Weekes Forest Products, Specialty Building Products, Steves and Sons, Taiga Exterior Wood, Therma-Tru, Trex, Trimlite, Trustile, Weyerhaeuser, Westlake Royal Building Products, West Fraser, Woodgrain, and YellaWood.
“By 2040, Blood Cancer United will enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life and Builders FirstSource is helping us make our bold goal a reality,” said Leah Swanson, Executive Director Red River Region, Blood Cancer United. “Builders FirstSource and the incredible suppliers and partners are helping to power lifesaving, innovative research, and initiatives that directly benefit patients and their loved ones. We’re grateful for their dedication and ongoing support.”
Builders FirstSource will continue its support of Blood Cancer United in 2025 through various fundraising initiatives, including the Light The Night® walks, in Dallas and other locations across the country.
More information on Builders FirstSource philanthropic efforts is available at bldr.com.
About Builders FirstSource
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery, and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. We operate in 43 states with approximately 585 locations and have a market presence in 48 of the top 50 and 92 of the top 100 MSAs, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (some of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork, and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other specialty building products. www.bldr.com
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