Hi my name is Laurie and I have a story about my nephew who has type 1 diabetes. I call him my nephew but he is actually my cousin Tara’s son but we are very close. Justin was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 7. He is now 14 and on an insulin pump. I admire his courage and strength for having to deal with this terrible disease day in and out. I too suffer from type 2…
I have had diabetes since I was five years old. The doctors told my parents that I probably wouldn’t live past 30 years old. Diabetes is a constant struggle for me because my blood sugars go up and down so quickly, but I made it to 30, and past that, and I am still going strong. I rock-climb, bike, kayak and I got my motorcycle license a few years ago. I will not let this disease stop me. I would…
Dear Bret and Patrick, Thank you once again for all that you did for Rachel. It was an honor to see Bret on the Bob and Tom Show and we haven’t seen Rachel laugh like that in a long time and the Indy 500 Carb Day concert was amazing. Thank you both for trying to accommodate Rachel. Rachel said that you give her so much hope to keep fighting this disease and to find a cure for diabetes while the…
We awesome to meet 4 year old Nicholas, a type 1 diabetic who came to the Lynchburg show. The Life Rocks Foundation is going to be sending him to summer camp! Keep on rockin’ for a cure Nicholas!
The Mia Foundation rescues animals born with birth defects and disabilities.
Liz to Bret: “Thank you for the inspiration and I try to live every day to its fullest, but as you know, every day is a challenge.”
From Lisa about life’s challenges: “You have to believe in yourself, accept things you cannot change, and know what your mental and physical limits are. Believe me I know it is not easy, but you can do it if I did!”
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!”
Anna-Marie: “His support for the military touches my heart.”
Antonio was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in November of 2011. He is taking charge of his life, raising awareness and making a difference. “I am choosing to be part of the solution.”