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DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, INC.

Mr. T Tattoo Challenge for Diabetes Research

DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, INC.

Hollywood, FL | EIN: 59-1361955

The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a recognized world leader in cure-focused research. Pioneering many of the techniques used in islet cell transplantation since the early 1970’s, the DRI has successfully reversed diabetes in patients involved in ongoing clinical trials. The Institute’s research is now directed at improving transplant processes and developing new biomedical technologies and cell-based therapies to restore insulin production. For the millions of families already affected by diabetes and who are looking to the world of science for answers, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure.

Mission: To provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now.

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Anonymous
1HappyDiabetic How can you not donate? I'm a type 1 Diabetic for 20 years. **Check out www.1HappyDiabetic.com **
Kenneth Kellner Thank you for doing this!
easter bunny happy easter!
Panda Really amazing. Telling all my friends about your story! Still can't help but laugh at that tattoo!
Anonymous
Chris Ruder
Offline Donations
Theresa Tedford Promised my sister I'd donate :-) ....hope you reach your goal!!
christina we've never met,but i think what you're doing is HILARIOUS,yet admirable at the same time-Good Luck!
Anne Chris- met you at justin's house party a couple weeks ago- you and the cause or amazing! good luck!
Nicole and Dan Gies My grandmother died very young from complications due to diabetes and heart disease. Great cause.
Angela Dieringer you are a good man Chris!
jimmym715 I pity the fool who goes out tryin' a' take over da world, then runs home cryin' to his momma!
John Egan
coachad What you've done is nothing short of incredible. Congrats!
Danette Randall LOVE what you are doing..Friend of Marla from back in the PA days..
5th Ward Pub Fundraiser Thank you everyone who made this event happen, and everyone who contributed!!!!!!
Christopher Keegan
Emily Buswell I'm so proud of you Mischler!
Ethan Austin Probably the coolest thing I've ever seen
Daniel & Marge M.
Tracy Impressive and creative way to raise money for a great cause!!
Kubis Here's hoping for a full mural tattoo!! :)
Bob Donnick Go with it!
Al
The Prof
Vicky Mischler Loved your Dad and U too!
Amy Mahloch Can't wait to see the tattoo!
Sara Gresbach
Emma/Ez-E The glasses in Bridgman were nothing in comparison to this. Good luck with reaching your goal!
Rath
bill This is a great cause, I'll do what I can to spread the word!
Doug Kolar I Pity the Fool that doesn't help out against diabetes.
Stacy D Chris you rock! Let's head to some bars one of these nights so we can pitch people your story!
Dennis H-D Reno Flip-Flop! If only you had that look when we were hanging with the Hell's Angels.
Anonymous For my husband, who fights every day to stay well... Crappy disease, man.
Steve Piché Awesome cause. Best of luck on reaching your goal.
Paul McLean Dude, caught this on ModBlog and just had to give. Well Done!
Gene D
Sr. Marla I'm so proud of you crazy fool!
Anonymous Just Matching Jg's :) good luck!
PL Good luck, ChristerT!
Otto von Jenny You are one in a zillion Chris! Miss you!
jimmy sammarco
Shannon and Shelly Harrigan
Kim Ok....purse fund is dwindling to nothing!
Ann & Sean Powell Great way to raise money!
Rob A good cause plus BA Baracus? How could I refuse?
Kim Chris...you better make sure I am there when you get that tattoo!

Donation Summary

Raised Offline
$1,509
Raised Online
$3,474
Total Raised
$4,983