Thank you to everyone who made the JDRF Ride to Defeat Diabetes a huge success!

Since 1986, corporate Canada has been participating in one of Canada’s longest running and top fundraising events, the JDRF Ride to Defeat Diabetes. This year rides were held in Montréal and Toronto on October 10 and 16 and 17, respectively, along with ‘Ride Your Way’ events taking place across the country all October.

T1D is an autoimmune condition impacting nearly 300,000 Canadians. The incidence of T1D in Canada is rising by 4.4% each year, higher than the global average of 3% – and we don’t know why. Funds raised from the Ride will accelerate the pace of the most promising research into cures and support programs that improve the lives of those living with the disease today.

More than 1400 teams and over 7000 fundraisers from more than 85 Canadian companies coast to coast participated in this high-energy event. Our Riders have secured over 18,300 donations and have raised over $2.1 million and counting. We could not be more grateful for everyone’s efforts!

Together, corporate Canada made a difference for Canadians living with T1D and the approximately 11,000 more who will have been diagnosed with the disease this year.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, JDRF ambassadors who shared their stories of what it’s like to live with T1D, and the people who came out to ride. Without them – none of this would be possible. Their support is helping us get closer to our goal for cures for type 1 diabetes.

Thank you also to our emcees in Montreal and Toronto emcees, Benoit, Heather and Tania who pulled double duty hosting in both cities.

Thank you again to everyone who participated and to our generous corporate partners. We hope to see all of you out again next year!