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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Dani Finds Inspiration & Hope To Dance Again After Injury

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Dani Finds Inspiration & Hope To Dance Again After Injury

I was a professional ballet dancer here in Cleveland for many years. After receiving an injury last year that caused me not to be able to dance and lose my job over therapy and all, I was at lowest of the lows in my life. On top of that, family illnesses and relationships ending, I was in such a dark rut, I never thought id be able to crawl out of it. My entire life had been turned upside down….

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Holly’s Wish Becomes Reality

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Holly’s Wish Becomes Reality

In wild anticipation we waited in line to get our wrist bands for the Bret Michaels concert. Holly, our UnityAJourneyOfHope.org wish recipient who is battling multiple myeloma sat nervously tapping her toes awaiting her chance to meet her life long inspiration. Suddenly the venue fills with excitement, BRET MICHAELS appears rockin the sold out crowd. Holly smiled from ear to ear and her exhaustion turns to instant energy. We turn around and she is chair dancing supported by her two daughters. Holly…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A Mother Looks For Ways To Improve Lives

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A Mother Looks For Ways To Improve Lives

My son Colby who is seven was just diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes this past June, which has been the hardest thing we ever had to deal with, and living in the province, in Canada with the highest numbers of Type 1 is also a challenge as I find myself constantly looking for a way to make his life better or someway that we can improve all the lives of the kids here in Newfoundland. Terri

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Ellie Doesn’t Let Diabetes Get Her Down

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Ellie Doesn’t Let Diabetes Get Her Down

This is Ellie. She is 8 years old and was diagnosed on 3/2/10 with Type 1 diabetes. She is such a strong little girl who does NOT let diabetes get her down. She was so lucky this summer to meet Bret after one of his concerts in Illinois. We are so grateful for that and LOVE all that he does for diabetes awareness. Amy

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Heather Puts Up Her Dukes To Fight Cancer

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Heather Puts Up Her Dukes To Fight Cancer

I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer on January 14, 2013. At only being 41 years old at the time, I was shocked. The cancer was in my left breast and had invaded several lymph nodes under my left arm. Because of the fibrous tissue in my breasts, the tumor was not detected on the mammogram and not felt by my OB/GYN or general surgeon, but the enlarged lymph nodes were cause for concern. Only after an MRI, was…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: The Power Of A Phone Call

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: The Power Of A Phone Call

Bret , Last week you took the time to call a school friend of mine, Deanna as she was put in hospice. She was so excited that she got your phone call. She called her sister in Houston to tell her that phone call was the last time the two sisters would talk to each other. A few days after you called her sadly she lost her long battle with diabetes. She spent over 25 years on dialysis. I just…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: In our thoughts Rachel Mckibben and her family…

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: In our thoughts Rachel Mckibben and her family…

On behalf of all of us at MEGI, we’d like to take a moment to wish our good friend Rachel Mckibben good luck today as she enters the hospital to receive her long awaited and much hoped for kidney transplant to help save her life. After a life long diabetic fight, we are very happy to see Rachel get this opportunity made possible with the help of a live donor named Ryan. On this day we wish Rachel, Ryan and…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Nina Finds Strength & Remains Strong

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Nina Finds Strength & Remains Strong

I am 50 years old. My husband is 61 and was detected with Alzheimer’s at the age of 55. We have been married 30 years. I work full time for the VA. He is progressing quickly. My daughter was only 15 years old when he was diagnosed. She really has a hard time dealing with it, so much she just wants to stay away. It is really hard to watch someones mind go and there is nothing you can do…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Proud Mother Of A Son Who Gives Back At An Early Age

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Proud Mother Of A Son Who Gives Back At An Early Age

In January 2012, we started giving my 5 year old son an allowance for doing simple chores around the house. He receives $5 per week but has to put at least $1 into an enveloped labeled “giving back to others” and at least $1 into an enveloped labeled “savings for me”. Max $3 in his wallet each week. We wanted to start teaching lessons around philanthropy early in life to our boys. Once he started accumulating some money in his…

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