NABTU Raises Over $1 Million for Diabetes Research at Labor of Love Event

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an inspiring show of charity and community support, this year's Labor of Love event organized by North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) achieved a milestone by raising over $1 million for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI). The record-breaking event took place in Atlantic City, gathering over 250 participants, including sponsors, signatory contractors, and union members, all dedicated to this noble cause.

"No one works harder to strengthen our communities than the men and women of the Building Trades. Labor of Love puts that commitment into action, showcasing our members’ deep dedication to giving back and supporting impactful causes," stated NABTU President Sean McGarvey. "Together with our partners, signatory contractors, sponsors, and affiliated unions, we're proud to raise the bar, deliver meaningful progress, and set a new fundraising record in the fight to cure Type 1 diabetes."

Michael Burton, CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, expressed gratitude, saying, "We are deeply grateful to NABTU and everyone who made this year's Labor of Love event such a remarkable success. Surpassing $1 million raised is not only an extraordinary achievement—it represents critical momentum in advancing the transformational research that brings us closer to a cure."

This year's success adds to a longstanding partnership between NABTU and the DRI, which dates back over four decades. This collaboration includes significant support, such as assisting in the construction of the DRI facility in Florida and organizing yearly fundraising events. The cumulative donations from NABTU now exceed $80 million, underlining their role as the largest supporter of the institute's research efforts over the past 50 years.

(Pictured left to right: Sean McGarvey, NABTU President; Brandon Bishop, NABTU Secretary-Treasurer; Michael Burton, DRI Foundation CEO; Mariah Moscone, DRI Foundation Director of External Affairs)

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Media Contact: Betsy Barrett, (202) 997-3266 | bbarrett@nabtu.org

About NABTU: North America’s Building Trades Unions is a coalition of 14 national and international craft unions in the building and construction industry, representing over 3 million skilled professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Annually, these unions and affiliated contractors invest more than $2.5 billion in private-sector funding for over 1,900 apprenticeship and training programs across North America, producing some of the most highly skilled craft workers in the world. NABTU is committed to enhancing economic security and job opportunities by upholding wage and benefit standards, promoting responsible investment, and expanding career pathways in construction for diverse communities.