JDRF is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. All donations to JDRF and its chapters and branches are tax-deductible. JDRF consistently receives top rankings from the American Institute of Philanthropy and other independent sources that rate charitable giving.

Each of the individuals below has made a serious commitment to fundraise and train for the Ride to Cure Diabetes.  Some are driven by a personal connection to diabetes.  Some are driven by the desire to help others and to face a personal physical challenge.  All are working hard to help JDRF in it’s mission of to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Please help encourage these riders with a donation.  The links below will take you to each rider’s personal page where you can learn more about the rider and why they are taking on this challenge.

“Ode to my Biking Friend,

To conquer this mountain

That’s why I’m here.

I have 1 day of pain.

Theirs will last years.

To the top of the mountain

I’ll make it, I’m sure

It’s only 100 miles towards

Finding the Cure.”

….Tom Henry

Rider Name	Ride Location
Karla Blakely	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Rich Blakely	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Chris DeSaulniers	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Chuck Donnelly	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Steve Graham	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Timothy Martinek	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Christy Rafson	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Laura Rompot	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Tom Ryan	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Meredith Stewart	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
AnnElise Walsh	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Anne Tegtmeier	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Tom Walsh	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Jim Watters	Wisconsin	Donate To This Rider
Chris DeSaulniers	Tahoe	Donate To This Rider
Matt Ludwig	Tahoe	Donate To This Rider