JDRF – Page 9 – Team Bret Michaels

TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: A Mother’s Inspiration

March 2, 2013 TBMAdmin

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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Rachel’s Inspiration Fuels Her Fight

March 1, 2013 TBMAdmin

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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com/Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Michelle & Kenden Send Their Appreciation.

February 28, 2013 TBMAdmin

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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com/Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Grace Stays Strong

February 27, 2013 TBMAdmin

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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com featured story of the day.

February 19, 2013 TBMAdmin

My name is Summer. I am 6 years old and on Feb 4, 2013 I found out that I had Type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism. I think that is the same age as Bret when he found out. My Grandpa has had Type 1 for the last 25 years so myself and my mom were very familiar with diabetes. (My mom says thats why I was so brave in the hospital.) The doctors told my family that I had it only…

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TeamBretMichaels.com story: Laramie heads to the dugout.

February 9, 2013 TBMAdmin

Laramie, a diabetic child who we sent to diabetes camp was also able to visit the New York Yankees dugout through the Bret Michaels “Life Rocks Foundation” and sent this awesome letter and photos. Hope you had an awesome time Laramie!

Sophia’s Story: An Inspiration Within

February 8, 2013 TBMAdmin

Dear Bret, First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for sending me to camp!! My mom was so excited to tell me she had met you and that you offered to send me to camp. I couldn’t believe it. I had just been diagnosed for six months when she met you, so it was very emotional for us. Thank you so much. I just got back a couple days ago. The day I got back I got to go to…

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Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2012 TBMAdmin

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to give support to a charity or organization dedicated to making a change for the better in the world. There are lots of ways to make a difference and give today, from children’s charities to animal charities to community programs – you can make a difference in a life by giving your time or a donation. At Team Bret Michaels, giving back is something we do everyday through the Life Rocks Foundation. Children’s Cancer,…

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Raise your hand, raise your voice to rock and help others. Tickets are on sale now for the 1st Annual “Bret Michaels Life Rocks Foundation Super Concert & Charity Auction” presented by PetSmart, Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care, and 93.3 KDKB Rocks Arizona.

November 8, 2012 TBMAdmin

Raise your hand, raise your voice to rock and help others. Ticket are on sale now for the 1st Annual “Bret Michaels Life Rocks Foundation Super Concert & Charity Auction” presented by PetSmart, Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care, and 93.3 KDKB Rocks Arizona in Phoenix, AZ on December 1, 2012 at The Celebrity Theatre! This charity event will be like no other and will sell out, be sure to get your tickets today as you don’t want to miss this…

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Your Story: Tammy and Isabelle Hargett

November 15, 2011 TBMAdmin

My name is Tammy; I am the mother of a type 1 diabetic. My daughter is Isabelle and was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 8 years old; she is now 14. I am a single mom caring for my daughter almost alone for the past ten years, six of which she had diabetes. It is stressful, worrisome, heart-warming at times, and it is the card we have been dealt. After returning to school as an adult, I still cannot…

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