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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A sister’s love and support

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A sister’s love and support

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to share my sister Mary’s story. My sister Mary has really shown me what strength is all about. Mary was diagnosed with cancer after having her daughter and went through chemo therapy and radiation, she has been in remission for several years. Recently my sister had been having heart issues and underwent open heart surgery at the age of 43, Mary now has an artificial valve which has helped the blood…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A husband inspired by wife’s strength to fight diabetes

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A husband inspired by wife’s strength to fight diabetes

My wife Jackey is a Type 1 diabetic and has been since the age of 18. Since then our lives have been filled with many obstacles from the complications of this vicious and often ignored disease. It caused her career to end as the Neuropathies were so intense they were unbearable and nothing worked to relieve pain. There was no comfortable zone or moment in time for peace and no quality if life. Over 20 laser eye surgeries due haemorrhages…

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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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