Riding 150 Miles to Help End Type 1 Diabetes

This year, I’m taking on ODRAM (One Day Ride Across Michigan)—a grueling 150-mile ride across the state in a single day. As someone living with Type 1 diabetes, this challenge is deeply personal.

Every day and every ride requires constant blood sugar monitoring, insulin adjustments, and careful planning. While technology has made managing diabetes better than ever, there is still no cure. Every day must be fully managed from start to finish. 24 hours each day - 7 days per week. 365 days per year. Going into my 26th year i feel stronger then ever but only because ive fought every day to be better. 

That’s why I’m raising funds for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), the leading organization dedicated to funding research that advances treatments, improves daily life, and works toward a world without Type 1 diabetes.

Every dollar donated helps support groundbreaking research, innovative therapies, and the pursuit of cures that could change millions of lives.

Whether you donate $1, $10 or $100, or more your generosity makes a real difference. If you’re unable to give, sharing this page with friends and family is another meaningful way to support the cause.

Thank you for standing with me as I take on this challenge. Together, we can help move us closer to a future where no one has to live with Type 1 diabetes.

Welcome to my ODRAM - Breakthrough T1D fundraising page!  

Did you know T1D:

- Strikes both children and adults suddenly and is unrelated to diet and lifestyle. 

- Occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is essential to turning food into energy. 

 - Requires constant carbohydrate counting, blood-glucose testing, and lifelong dependence on injected insulin.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) is working every day to change this. And every dollar I raise helps them continue to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community until a cure is found. 

I have been hard at work training and fundraising, and your gift today will propel me toward the finish line. Please donate and help Breakthrough T1D achieve its goal of a world without T1D. 

Please check back to view my fundraising progress as my ODRAM weekend approaches. Thank you for your support.

Be a part of one of the Michigan traditions - 150ish miles in one day or One Day Ride Across Michigan.

You can start by dipping your rear wheel in Lake Michigan and finish by dipping your front wheel in Lake Huron. This ride is a benefit for Breakthrough T1D - Working to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. To learn more about Breakthrough T1D visit www.breakthrought1d.org

Earn free gear by fundraising for Breakthrough T1D - this is the place to do it!.
Fundraising levels:
$100 - ODRAM T-Shirt
$200 - ODRAM Cycling Cap
$500 - ODRAM Jersey 
$1,000 - ODRAM Full Kit (Jersey, Bibs or Shorts and Cap)

$1,500  - ODRAM Full Kit, Exclusive Fundraising Jacket and Free Registration for ODRAM 2027.
 
To register for the ride please visit www.odram.com.  Contact us for more details at [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing you in August!

• Linda plackowski donated $100.00 July 20, 2026 ... "Wishing you great success , you can do it❤️"