The IAM Local 2198 Young Workers Committee held its first Dora Cervantes Bowling Fundraiser to support Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC). The event brought together union members, their families, and community supporters for a day aimed at raising funds and awareness.
The fundraiser was named in honor of IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, recognizing her ongoing dedication to GDA/TLC and her efforts to encourage leadership among younger union members. Cervantes said, “It’s deeply moving to see young members take the initiative to give back in such a meaningful way. This charity has always represented compassion and purpose, and our IAM family continues to make sure that mission thrives.”
All money raised from the event will go directly to GDA/TLC. The organization provides service dogs at no cost to veterans, people who are blind or visually impaired, and children with autism.
Julie Frietchen, IAM Women’s and Young Workers Director, commented on the significance of the event: “Our young workers are showing what the future of this union looks like: strong, compassionate, and community-minded. They’re carrying forward the IAM’s legacy of service and solidarity while creating their own path of leadership.”
Organizers plan for the bowling fundraiser to become an annual event in order to continue supporting GDA/TLC’s work.
