Birdies Made by Legends at the Inaugural James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Turn into a Home for a Canton Family

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. (NYSE:JHX), North America's #1 siding brand, has transformed golf birdies into a new home for a Canton family through its charitable initiatives. The company presented keys to a new Habitat for Humanity® home to Shardae and her four children, funded through the inaugural James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational golf tournament.

The home, featuring Hardie® fiber cement siding in "Evening Blue," is one of five Habitat for Humanity® projects funded by the tournament's charitable initiatives across Canton, Palm Beach County, and Chicago. The 2026 tournament is scheduled for March 2-8 at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, featuring 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals and 26 NFL legends.

CANTON, Ohio, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, teamed up with legends from the Pro Football Hall of Fame to present the keys to an affordable new home for Shardae and her four children in Canton, Ohio.

The Habitat for Humanity^® of East Central Ohio home was funded by James Hardie as part of the charitable impact from the inaugural James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, a PGA TOUR Champions event featuring the legends of football and golf that took place in Boca Raton, Florida, this past April. Habitat for Humanity^® International is one of three cornerstone charity partners of the tournament, an organization James Hardie has long supported in service of their purpose, Building a Better Future for All™.

Shardae's new home is designed to stand the test of time with beautiful and durable Hardie^® fiber cement siding in "Evening Blue," the company's 2025 Color of the Year.

"Seeing more than 100 of the legends of football and golf together on the same golf course during the tournament was truly incredible, but it pales in comparison to the moment when we handed Shardae the keys to her forever home," said Noor Boyle, Sr. Director, Communications and Global Brand Management, James Hardie. "And we're proud to say Shardae's new home is one of five Habitat for Humanity^® projects that have been funded as part of the tournament's charity initiatives in Canton, Palm Beach County, Florida, and Chicago over the past year and a half."

Boyle and Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO Jim Porter helped present the keys alongside dozens of Pro Football Hall of Fame alumni and their wives, including Dan Fouts, Steve Atwater, Randall McDaniel, Bryant Young and Mike Haynes.

"We've called Canton home for more than six decades, so we're proud to help Shardae and her family realize their dreams of home ownership," said Porter. "We're humbled so many of our alumni joined us at the tournament and to welcome Shardae and her family home, but we remain eager to continue to support our community and others with the help of James Hardie in the years ahead."

The 2026 James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational will be held March 2-8 at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton. The event will feature 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals and 26 NFL legends. The three-day tournament will be televised on the Golf Channel.

For more information about James Hardie's support of Habitat for Humanity^® International or the company's products, visit JamesHardie.com. 

Visit JamesHardieInvitational.com for more information about the James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational and follow @JamesHardieInvitational on Instagram and @JamesHardieInv on X [formerly Twitter] for tournament updates and player commitments.

James Hardie Building Products Inc.
James Hardie truly represents What The Best Are Made Of™. As the #1 brand of siding in North America, James Hardie offers exterior solutions and accessories for every style. Hardie^® products deliver resilient beauty and endless design possibilities, with trusted protection and low maintenance. Hardie^® products are noncombustible and stand up to weather while empowering homeowners and building professionals to achieve the home of their dreams. James Hardie operates with an inclusive company culture and an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,700 employees in North America.

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About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Greatest of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Together.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. AAM accreditation is national recognition for the museum's commitment to excellence and the highest professional standards of museum operation and public service.

Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience an inspirational, interactive museum that chronicles America's most popular sport. Fans can also enjoy the Hall of Fame Store at the Hall, and online at www.profootballhof.com/store, for merchandise from all 32 NFL clubs plus the Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the Store support the Hall's Mission.

About Habitat for Humanity^® East Central Ohio
Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase the homes with an affordable zero interest mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit habitateco.org.

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FAQ

When and where will the 2026 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational take place?

The tournament will be held March 2-8, 2026 at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, featuring 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals and 26 NFL legends.

How many Habitat for Humanity projects has James Hardie funded through the tournament?

James Hardie has funded five Habitat for Humanity® projects across Canton, Palm Beach County, and Chicago through the tournament's charitable initiatives.

What is James Hardie's market position in North America?

James Hardie is the #1 brand of siding in North America, offering exterior solutions and accessories for every style.

How many employees does James Hardie have in North America?

James Hardie employs a diverse workforce of over 3,700 employees in North America.