“Superhero” Khaliq’s Zest for Life
Khaliq’s zest for life and is Mom’s inspiration. His mom, Khristi, says, “My son is smart, lovable and determined that Type 1 Diabetes WILL NOT defeat us. He is truly my Superhero in an 8 year old body.”
TeamBretMichaels.com – Life Rocks Foundation Story: Rachel’s Life Saving Kidney Transplant Need
Please join us by keeping Rachel in your thoughts and prayers. She is currently fighting for her life due to complications from diabetes. Dialysis is failing her and she is in need of a kidney transplant to save her life. When I spoke to Rachel a few days ago, I knew she was a fighter. Her mother told me that she is a fighter just like me. Rachel is just one of the reasons that I fight so hard to…
TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story!
My 13yr old son was diagnosed with T1D on 4/21/12. As you know, our lives have been turned upside down. A fellow T1 mom and I have just filed a petition to revise the names of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes to more accurately reflect the nature of each disease. We tried to do this in a way that benefits both the T1 and T2 communities. We sincerely hope that we have accomplished our goal to make this…
TeamBretMichaels.com – Life Rocks Foundation Story: Chris’ Counselor Hope
This is a story about my son Chris. He is 14 years old. Chris was diagnosed when he was nine years old – January 4, 2008. We were so lucky that our doctor picked up on the signs and got the help Chris needed right away. Chris was in the hospital for five days. My husband and I were in a state of shock yet put on a brave face and learned as much as we could about Type 1…
Bret Michaels’ Life Rocks Foundation Video: Music Heals
Visit BretMichaels.TV to watch an exclusive, touching and powerful video of an individual helped the Bret Michaels’ Life Rocks Foundation who looked to music to help heal. – TeamBretMichaels.com
TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: 6 Year Old Carson Steps Up To Step Out Diabetes
Greetings! A year ago, our son, Carson (Type 1 Diabetic since age 4), had the amazing opportunity to meet Bret on his 5th birthday on November 5. Bret and the entire Bret Michaels group made quite an impression on Carson and our entire family. Carson continues to talk about Bret and has said that one of the things he wants to do when he gets older is be a rockstar! He still continues to say “Bret Michaels and I are…
TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: A Mother’s Inspiration
Hi Bret, I have just come across this site and I wanted to say THANK YOU for the attention you have brought to this disease. My son Branson is 9 and he was diagnosed at age 5. He is truly my hero , until last summer he was racing motocross only to quit to play football. He has never used diabetes as an excuse to quit anything, he is a straight A student and is wise beyond his years. Through this he has taught me…
TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Rachel’s Inspiration Fuels Her Fight
Our daughter Rachel has been a diabetic for 25 years now and unfortunately, it has taken a toll on her body. She is blind, in kidney failure, on dialysis and lost half of her left leg due to this horrible disease. Last summer, Rachel had the honor and privilege to meet Bret and Patrick at his concert and had the time of her life. Not to long ago, Rachel was in the hospital and received a very special call from Bret and Patrick. They gave…
TeamBretMichaels.com/Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Michelle & Kenden Send Their Appreciation.
Dear Bret, We just wanted to send you a HUGE THANK YOU for sending my son Kenden to diabetes camp. I did not say anything to Kenden when I sent in the application and when Patrick called me to tell me that you would be sending Kenden to camp I was about to cry, but I held it together on the phone. After Patrick and I hung up, I had to sit down and take it all in, overwhelmed I…
TeamBretMichaels.com/Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Grace Stays Strong
Hi Bret, My name is Grace, I am a 4 year old girl who last month I was told I have Type 1 diabetes. I take 2 shots in the morning and 2 in the evening. My Mom took me to the hospital because my I wasn’t feeling well. The doctor told my Mom I am a strong girl and lucky. My Mom is a big fan and listens to you all the time and has seen you in concert twice. I like your…