Million dollar bike ride pilot grant program
The ODC is offering 2 research opportunities focusing on CADASIL & CDG. This program provides a one-year grant to support research related to a rare disease represented in the 2026 Million Dollar Bike Ride. Number of awards and dollar amounts vary per disease based on fundraising totals by each disease team.
Letters of Interest due September 18, 2026
Open to the international research community
Thank you to our MDBR 2026 Sponsors
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Special thanks to Jordan Bush Photography for capturing MDBR 2026 so perfectly!
Video by Jonathan Tirrell at Deep Focus Pictures
About
Orphan diseases are classified in the United States as affecting fewer than 200,000 individuals. There are currently upwards of 7,000 rare diseases, ultimately affecting 1 in 10 Americans. In twelve years, the MDBR has funded over $22.2 million in research for 30+ rare diseases that have yet to see a cure, or even a treatment. We ensure that 100% of the funds received goes towards rare disease initiatives with a focus on research.
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Interested in participating? Registration and additional information can be found below.