D.R.E.A.M.
Diabetes Research & Education Advocates of Michigan
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to funding research and educational projects to discover a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Our Story
D.R.E.A.M. was founded in 2009 by the Kramer family of West Bloomfield, Michigan as a result of their first-hand experience with Type 1 diabetes. Founders, Peri and Evan Kramer, began their fight for a cure for diabetes after their son, Tyler, was diagnosed in 2005. Since then, they have made it their personal mission to fight diabetes and work tirelessly to help their son and the millions of others affected by diabetes.
Unfortunately, there are many more stories of families like the Kramer’s who have children diagnosed with diabetes. As of today, there is no known cure for Type 1 diabetes. Your support can help fund the research that is needed to find the cure!
Our Mission
D.R.E.A.M.’s mission is to fund research and educational projects to discover a cure for diabetes.D.R.E.A.M. is a family-run non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for diabetes research, with several key objectives:
Seek contributions through fundraising activities
Support research to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Educate the public about the growing epidemic of Type 1 Diabetes
Recent Initiatives
D.R.E.A.M. was selected to be the main charity organization for the Fraternal of Eagles-Mason Holt #3734 for the 2024-2025 year.
Mason Holt Eagles will be having events throughout the year to raise awareness about D.R.E.A.M. and support our local diabetes advocacy. Their theme for the year is "Eagles DREAM Big".
Their annual Golf Outing is held Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at the Eldorado Golf Course.
Reach out to D.R.E.A.M. if you’d like to donate or apply for a sponsorship.
Our Partners
Dr. Ram Kumar Menon, MD
D.R.E.A.M. has partnered with the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to fund research of pediatric endocrinology and childhood diabetes. The fund is administered by Director of Pediatric Endocrinology, Dr. Ram Menon, at the University of Michigan. Monies raised by D.R.E.A.M. will be donated to U-M to aid in various research projects in promising areas, selected by Dr. Menon.
Recent News
D.R.E.A.M. receives Meijer Team Gives grant
We are excited to announce that D.R.E.A.M. has been selected as a recipient of Meijer's Team Gives Grant in December 2023. Meijer's Team Gives Program is dedicated to empowering organizations that make a positive impact in the communities they serve, and we are honored to have been recognized as one of the recipients.
Meijer's Team Gives Program has impacted nearly 1,700 nonprofits in its first three years, and we are thrilled to be a part of this group. This grant will allow us to further our mission of providing support, resources, and education to individuals and families affected by diabetes in Michigan.
We are grateful to Meijer for their commitment to supporting local nonprofits and for their dedication to making a difference in the community. This grant will enable us to continue our important work and reach even more individuals in need.
Stay tuned for updates on how this grant will positively impact our programs and help us better serve the diabetes community in Michigan.
How you can help
You can support D.R.E.A.M. and its goal to find a cure for diabetes by volunteering your time, making a donation or participating in events that help raise awareness about this disease. National Honor Society students can earn community service hours by volunteering with D.R.E.A.M.!
Participate
D.R.E.A.M. participates in community events that promote diabetes awareness and help raise monies for research.
Volunteer
To Volunteer or Participate, please contact us!
Make a Donation
You can support D.R.E.A.M. and our goal to find a cure for diabetes with a donation or tribute.