White Cap and DEWALT Partner to Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for Second Year

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White Cap and DEWALT have announced their second annual partnership to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The collaboration includes a special dedication on the #20 DEWALT car at the Bristol Motor Speedway on September 21, 2024, honoring a $175,000 donation from DEWALT to St. Jude. Additionally, DEWALT will donate another $25,000 through the purchase of select products at participating White Cap branches.

The partnership aims to raise awareness for childhood cancer research during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The #20 racecar, driven by Christopher Bell, will feature artwork by St. Jude patients. The total donation has doubled since last year, supporting St. Jude's mission to improve childhood cancer survival rates globally.

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• Partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for a charitable cause
• Total donation doubled from previous year, reaching $200,000
• Increased brand visibility through NASCAR race car sponsorship
• Potential increase in sales of DEWALT products at White Cap branches due to charitable promotion

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• None.

ATLANTA, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, and DEWALT®, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, announce a second annual partnership to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children®. 

On Saturday, September 21, at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the #20 DEWALT car will include a special dedication to St. Jude, co-branded with White Cap. This is in honor of a $175,000 donation from DEWALT to be presented by DEWALT and White Cap to St. Jude at the race. 

DEWALT will donate another $25,000 through the purchase of select DEWALT products at participating White Cap branches. Details about this promotion can be found here.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a time to raise awareness of the continued research needed to end pediatric cancer. White Cap and DEWALT are proud to have doubled their total donation total for this special event since last year to support St. Jude's efforts to never stop until no child – anywhere – dies from cancer.

As part of this special dedication made possible by Joe Gibbs Racing, the #20 racecar driven by Christopher Bell will be decorated in St. Jude patient artwork by patients Levi and Colton. Two St. Jude patient families will be special guests at the September 21 race.

"We are honored to make an impact with DEWALT by raising funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Alan Sollenberger, CEO of White Cap. "St. Jude has helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent in 1962 to 80 percent today, and we are proud to support their goal of a 100 percent survival rate for all children worldwide."

"In partnership with White Cap, DEWALT proudly supports St. Jude in their mission to provide treatment for some of the toughest pediatric illnesses," said Maria Ford, President, Commercial & Industrial, Stanley Black & Decker. "It's a privilege to play a role in helping maintain that toughness through St Jude's research and lifesaving care for children and their families across the globe."

"We are deeply grateful to White Cap, DEWALT, and Joe Gibbs Racing for their truly unwavering commitment to our mission," said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "Their support helps St. Jude drive innovative research and ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – so they can focus on helping their child live."

To donate to St. Jude alongside White Cap, click this link: Donate to St Jude and help kids fight cancer - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 

About White Cap

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 450 branches across North America with approximately 10,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.  

About DEWALT

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, celebrates 100 years in business by continuing to provide our customers with total jobsite and outdoor solutions. By applying its latest technology to the challenges of today's skilled trades, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future and is pioneering the next generation of tools, outdoor equipment and forward-looking technologies. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH^®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

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FAQ

How much is DEWALT donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2024?

DEWALT is donating $175,000 directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, plus an additional $25,000 through the purchase of select DEWALT products at participating White Cap branches, totaling $200,000.

When and where will the DEWALT car featuring St. Jude branding race in 2024?

The DEWALT car featuring St. Jude branding will race on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Bristol Motor Speedway.

How has the childhood cancer survival rate changed since St. Jude began its work?

According to the press release, the overall childhood cancer survival rate has improved from 20% in 1962 to 80% today, thanks in part to St. Jude's efforts.

What is Stanley Black & Decker's (SWK) involvement in this partnership?

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, is directly involved in the partnership with White Cap to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.