“I dare to dream of a day where I don’t constantly have to educate my daughter’s doctors on what HI is, so that she is dealt with and treated on time. A time where we are not consistently hoping and praying that her blood sugars stay up for a day. I dare to dream of a day where she can live a normal child’s life.”
– Michaela, HI Mom
Join Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) for our tenth year participating in The Million Dollar Bike Ride (MDBR) as Team CHIbra! Join us to reach our goal of $40,000 by June 30, 2023!
What is the Million Dollar Bike Ride?
The Million Dollar Bike Ride (MDBR) is a project of the Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The MDBR raises money for rare disease research, and over the past nine years, CHI has raised over $663,965 for congenital hyperinsulinism research grants.
Why join Team CHIbra at the MDBR?
CHI is raising funds to address the critical need for research for diagnostic tests to increase timely diagnosis of HI, tools for better management, new treatments, and, one day, a cure. The University of Pennsylvania will match the first $30,000 we raise – so every rider, volunteer, fundraiser, and donor makes a difference.
How has MDBR helped hyperinsulinism research?
Take a look at past grant winners to learn more about the positive impact of the MDBR grant for hyperinsulinism research.
How can I join Team CHIbra?
- Cyclists: Fundraise and ride in-person with Team CHIbra and other riders on June 10th in Philadelphia. You can choose between riding the short, medium, or long route. More information about miles and routes is available when you register.
- Virtual Cyclists: Ride and fundraise from anywhere in the world on June 10th for Team CHIbra.
- Fundraiser: Can’t ride for Team CHIbra? You can still have a huge impact by fundraising! You can create your own fundraising page: Support 2023 Million Dollar Bike Ride | PledgeIt for Charities
And of course – donating makes the biggest impact of all! Every donation, from $5 to $500, makes a huge difference in supporting HI research.
How do I join Team CHIbra as a cyclist, virtual cyclist, or fundraiser?
View instructions to register with screenshots here.
- Visit the Team CHIbra registration page and select “register” to create an account.
- Select your role (ex. Cyclist)
- Provide your personal information and set your fundraising goal.
- Select “Team CHIbra” under “Disease Team You Are Affiliated With” to join Team CHIbra.
- When you are done adding your personal information and selecting Team CHIbra, select “Add Ticket” to complete your registration.
- Check out and confirm your registration. You will receive email confirmation when you have successfully registered.
- Customize your fundraising page! Maximize your fundraising impact and personalize your fundraiser with your stories, photos, and videos. You can manage your fundraiser on your personal fundraising page from start to finish.
You will be prompted to enter your credit card information while checking out. Virtual cyclists and volunteers can skip this step if desired.
Questions?
If you need help or have questions, contact: jschmitt@congenitalhi.org.
