Blue was the color of the night, but definitely not the mood. In honor of the 34^th annual Empire Ball, the spectacular NYC Skyline sparkled in blue when four iconic buildings, the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, One Bryant Park and 4 Times Square, illuminated to #LightTheSkyForDRI and to recognize the more than 800 attendees from the real estate and construction industries whose dedicated efforts have raised millions for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) and its mission to find a biological cure for diabetes. Blue, the international color of diabetes, could be seen outside as well as inside the Empire State Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt New York, where many guests wore dazzling blue dresses, added a hint of blue accent to their ensemble and one guest lit up the room with her blue-colored hair. NYC’s blue skyline made the night extra magical, and the industry’s commitment and efforts for the Empire Ball also shined – raising $1.15 million for the DRI. If you missed the event but want to help the cause, there is still time to make a donation please visit DiabetesResearch.org/donation-empire-ball.