This year marks my sixth time participating in ODRAM, and each ride means even more to me than the last.

I’ll be riding alongside hundreds of cyclists from around the world to raise money for Breakthrough T1D, the leading global organization funding research for type 1 diabetes (T1D). What keeps me coming back year after year is simple: this fight isn’t over.

Type 1 diabetes:

• Strikes both children and adults suddenly and is unrelated to diet or lifestyle

• Happens when the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas

• Requires constant blood sugar monitoring, carb counting, and lifelong insulin dependence

There is no cure — yet.

Every mile I train for and every dollar raised pushes research forward. Breakthrough T1D is driving life-changing therapies and working relentlessly toward a world without T1D. Progress is happening — but it only continues because of support from people like you.

I’ve committed to riding again because I believe we can do more. This year, I want to raise even more than ever before — and I need your help to get there.

If you’ve supported me in the past, thank you. If you’re considering it for the first time, know that your donation — no matter the size — truly makes an impact.

Please consider making a gift today and help me turn six years of riding into even greater momentum toward a cure.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Let’s finish strong. ??‍??

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!

• Dave and Brad donated $150.00 March 7, 2026 ... "Ride fast Brian!"
• EForce donated $150.00 February 17, 2026
• Bill and AJ donated $100.00 February 17, 2026 ... "Great event Brian!"
• Amy Lavery donated $100.00 February 16, 2026 ... "Go, Brian, Go!!!"
• Michelle Hicks donated $50.00 February 23, 2026 ... "All the best to you on your ride, Brian."
• Pamala Mullen donated $50.00 February 18, 2026
• Jen donated $50.00 February 16, 2026 ... "Go Brian!"
• Alyson Margulies donated $25.00 February 27, 2026 ... "Thank you for riding for a cure"
• JH donated $25.00 February 25, 2026 ... "YAY Brian! "
• Brian Piercey donated $25.00 February 16, 2026
• Liz donated $25.00 February 16, 2026 ... "Let’s go Brian!!! "