Fundraising and Events

Make a Gift

Thank you for your interest in supporting the work of the Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation (DIIT) at the University of Minnesota Medical School. DIIT conducts its world-class research using funds from scientific grants and charitable gifts. You can directly support our medical staff and research laboratories by making a gift to the Minnesota Medical Foundation (MMF), a nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Minnesota.

You can have an immediate impact on programs to advance human health by making an online gift today. By using the “Give Online” link below, your gift will go directly to the Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation. Over 90% of contributions to MMF go toward supporting medical research.

Give Online

You can also make your gift by mail or phone, or through automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. Learn more about your giving options at the MMF Website.

If you would like to talk to someone about ways you can help support the DIIT's cutting-edge diabetes research, please contact Jean Gorell. Jean and Angela Lillie work together in the development office to help raise money to fund research at the DIIT.

		Address 200 Oak Street, SE, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55455
Jean Gorell Director of Development Email: j.gorell@mmf.umn.edu Phone: 612-625-0497	Angela Lillie Administrative Assistant Email: a.lillie@mmf.umn.edu Phone: 612-625-9646

Fundraising Events

We welcome your participation in the following fundraising events. For more information, contact Angela Lillie.

9th Annual Lightning Run
July 25 & 26, 2008
With nearly 2,500 participants, the Lightning Run is the largest charity motorcycle ride in the Midwest. Festivities start with a kick-off party on Friday night at Summit Brewing Company that includes live music, refreshments and a silent auction. The fun continues on Saturday with scenic self-led observation runs, a bike show, the awe-inspiring motorcycle parade and a drawing for a new 105th Anniversary Edition Harley Davidson® Softail® Custom. All proceeds benefit the Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation.

Thanks to Our Supporters

We would like to thank Roche for their generous contributions to support the Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation.  With their help, we expanded our website to include additional information about islet and pancreas transplantation.