“Fear Nothing” by Tristan, November 16, 2011 Hi my name is Tristin. I am 9 years old. When I was 2 years old I got really sick and the doctors told my mom and dad that I had diabetes. I can do everything other kids my age do but I also have to prick my finger to test my blood sugar 7 times a day to make sure it is not too high or worse too low. I test when…
Inspired by Dean P Hi my name is Dean and I am a 13yr old type one diabetic. I got diagnosed for my 6th birthday party worst birthday present ever. After about 2 yrs I went on the pump and accepted that I have diabetes and have taken over most of the care for myself. I feel happy with diabetes and the care I am getting. I have met a lot of great people because of having diabetes. Iv met…
Dear Bret, I wanted to thank you for the time you spent talking with my husband is Scottsdale, AZ. Our daughter was diagnosed at 20 months and is now 16 years old. We were given an opportunity for our daughter, Taylee to attend camp but at the time the opportunity came the camp was in session. Unfortunately next year she will be over 17yrs of age and the cut off age is 16 yrs. Our family would like to thank…
We sent Katie to camp and she continues to raise awareness. Katie, called to Congress by Katie Ervin I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2006 at the age of 8. Since my diagnoses I have tried to make the best out of a bad situation. My family and I decided that we really wanted to do everything we could to help raise funds to find a cure so that is what we are doing. In 2010 the…
by Emmy, Trevor and Helen Cartwright Emmy had an amazing time at camp. It was such a great experience for her to meet with other kids her age and to meet adults living with diabetes. She particularly thought it was interesting to meet a camp counselor in his 20’s who has diabetes, Celiac, and a hearing loss, just like her. We can’t thank you enough. God Bless, Trevor and Helen Cartwright Dear Bret Michaels, Thank you for…
VIP Experience Leads to a Camp Opportunity for Several Kids by Dawn Belter In March of 2010 I attended my first Bret Michaels concert in Green Bay Wisconsin. While I grew up in the ‘80s I had only recently become a huge fan of rock music and had especially become a follower of Bret Michaels, not only because of his music but his work on being an advocate for diabetics. It was an amazing show and my husband surprised me…
Dear Bret Michaels, thank you for the scholarship from your foundation for me to attend camp Needlepoint in Hudson, WI this summer. I had a fantastic time. I learned a lot, met lots of people that I still keep in touch with. It was a great experience and I’m very grateful for the opportunity that you have made possible, and I hope to attend again in the future and even become a counselor as I get older. These are a…
Dear Bret, My name is Cassie and Im 10 years old. Thanks to you, three weeks ago I got home from my first full week at diabetes camp. I wanted you to know that I had so much fun and met so many new friends. Some of things we did at camp were swimming, horseback riding, capture the flag, canoeing, and bowen arrow. If I had to pick one of the things I liked the most it was capture the flag. I…