Kids – Page 4 – Team Bret Michaels

TeamBretMichals.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Addison Gets Ready For Diabetes Camp!

July 10, 2013 TBMAdmin

I have been a huge Bret Michaels fan since I went to my first Poison concert. I followed every album and enjoyed many concerts over the years. I never expected to meet Bret, nor did I ever expect we would be connected in another way -Type 1 Diabetes. My daughter, Addison, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on February 26, 2010, at the age of 5. As a parent, it is heartbreaking and overwhelming when your child is diagnosed with this disease….

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TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Story: Sam meets Bret on the stoop

June 15, 2013 TBMAdmin

Sam’s friend Cat Greenleaf invited Sam to come meet Bret recently when he was a guest on her show, Talk Stoop. Sam has had type 1 diabetes since he was 21 months old, he’s now a healthy, active, creative eight-year-old who’s learning to play electric guitar. Bret and Sam talked about a number of things – school, music, and, of course, living with diabetes. Sam showed Bret his continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump. Bret and Sam, like all who…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Story: Tess Attends Diabetes Camp, Becomes Role Model To Others

June 13, 2013 TBMAdmin

Tess Anderson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Labor Day 2008 at 8 years old. That didn’t break her spirit though. Instead she has been inspired to encourage others who also have diabetes. Diabetes doesn’t have to stop you from dreaming big as long as you take care of yourself first. Tess is a cyclist, and just completed a 35 mile Tour de Cure ride for her local ADA. Her, Team Tess has been a leading fundraiser for the 4 years since her…

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TeamBretMichaels.com/Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story

June 5, 2013 TBMAdmin

Life has blessed me with a wonderful family. My wife Starr has been my rock for over 20 years now. We’ve been through some difficult times over the years but she’s never given up on me. We have 4 incredible kids, Orion is 14 and starting High School next year, they grow up fast. Caelum is our special boy. He 12 and was diagnosed with Autism at age 5. He’s a great kid but has had many challenges in his…

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TeamBretMichaels.com: Making A Difference

June 4, 2013 TBMAdmin

One of the goals of TeamBretMichaels.com is to share stories of people who are out there making a big difference in the world. No matter what the cause, it is important to spotlight the people who fight, who raise awareness and who help those who suffer from illness or natural disaster.

Life Rocks Foundation Featured Story: Sam’s Something To Believe In

May 23, 2013 TBMAdmin

Dear Bret, Every time I hear the song, “Something to Believe In” I picture you and my daughter Sam talking about living with Diabetes. I brought her to see your show at the Turning Stone Casino for her 13th birthday present and we were lucky enough to get to meet you. It was important to me that Sam realize that Diabetes didn’t have to hold her back. That she could be anything she dreamed of, even a rock star! You…

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Another T1 Superhero: Callan

May 7, 2013 TBMAdmin

T1 Superhero Callan “has had 5800 finger pokes, 2154 injections, and 100 site changes!! He rarely cries or complains. When people stare at him he speaks up and says ‘I have diabebes, my pancreas is broken.’ He is actually proud to be Type 1!”

“Superhero” Khaliq’s Zest for Life

May 3, 2013 TBMAdmin

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: Chris’ Counselor Hope

March 30, 2013 TBMAdmin

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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / Life Rocks Foundation Supports “Rock & Read” to encourage children to read by making it fun and rockin’!

March 10, 2013 TBMAdmin

The Life Rocks Foundation supports “Rock & Read” to encourage children to read by making it fun and rockin’! – TeamBretMichaels.com ********** Bret, I just had to share these pictures with you! This week at our at our elementary school we had a special week called “Rock and Read!” We had a day to dress up as rockstars and this is how one of my kindergarten kids came to school!!! She sure knows how to make points with me (her…

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