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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org: Laura Finds Inspiration In Bret’s Music

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org: Laura Finds Inspiration In Bret’s Music

My name is Laura Odea Denlar I too have had alot of physical trauma as Bret and i give Bret kudos for getting himself well again. He inspired me after multiple injuries to get well again. I had a tragic accidents, multiple falls at houses i rented in Hamtramck, Michigan and the accident I had 7 years back which left me with degenerative disc disease, and multiple pinched nerves in my back, i had sciatica and neuropathy and could barely…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org: Lisa Doesn’t Let Diabetes Stop Her Olympic Dream

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org: Lisa Doesn’t Let Diabetes Stop Her Olympic Dream

y name is Lisa Chrzanowski. I was born on July 26th, 1996 in Paterson, New Jersey and my home is in Kinnelon NJ. I currently live & train in Warsaw Poland. I am a student at the American International School of Warsaw which makes me what we call a “third culture child”, I was born in one place, live in another and study in a multicultural environment. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes in August 2007 in Warsaw while…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Ashley Wants A Cure For Diabetes

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Ashley Wants A Cure For Diabetes

My name is Ashley and I’m 23 years old. I have been living with diabetes since I was 14. It was hereditary. I got it from my daddy who is 42. He has been a type 1 diabetic since he was 8. My dad and I can relate to Bret because it tore my dad to pieces when I was diagnosed and lord knows I hate shots. At the beginning I had my sugar under control. My a1c was perfect,…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A Mother’s Realization Her Son Is Diabetic

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A Mother’s Realization Her Son Is Diabetic

I will never forget the words that came out of my doctors mouth “What are you doing here? your son is dying” A few days before we had gone to the doctor to figure out what was wrong with my son. He was 18 months and a very sick little boy. He was peeing so much and drinking enough water for the whole family. He started to be sick every time he ate and the mood swings were out of…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Cindy Finds Strength & Inspiration

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Cindy Finds Strength & Inspiration

My name is Cindy and I am from Vancouver B.C. I really need to share my story with you. Beginning of May 2002 I was diagnosed with cancer which required very high doses of external radiation. 28 sessions to be exact and a final 20 hrs. of internal. All went well until a year to the date of being diagnosed, everything went downhill. May of /03 I ended up having a hematoma requiring my first surgery. Ever since, I have…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Laura’s Story Of Hope

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Laura’s Story Of Hope

I just have to share this! It is an amazing story of how we are all connected to help one another through. I had posted previously thanking Bret after my friend Diane and I met him in Obetz, Ohio and then again 1 month later in Orlando, Florida. Here is the chain reaction that took place… My childhood friend, Diane and I were reunited after many years. She was diagnosed with bone cancer in her arm and had a successful…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A Mother’s Plea For Son’s Happiness

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A Mother’s Plea For Son’s Happiness

My 8 year old son was diagnosed as type1 diabetic on Feb 23, 2013. He is doing better now that we have almost a year in but when we first found out he was diabetic it was very tough on him. He does not like this life and has just wanted to stop and be normal again. We are trying to keep him happy and safe but it is a struggle most days. He can get so unhappy and just…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Rachel Stays Strong Against Type 1

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Rachel Stays Strong Against Type 1

My daughter Rachel was born a very healthy baby on feb 14, 2005 but on June 10 2006 our lives would change forever she was diagnosed with TYPE 1 diabetes at the very young age of 15 months old. Rachel is now almost 9 and she is strongest little girl I know, with all the finger pokes, needles lows and highs she’s has never once complained. I am fighting for a cure and will not stop fighting, over the past…

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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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