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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Brothers Put A Headlock On Diabetes

February 13, 2014 TBMAdmin

Both my boys are juvenile diabetics. We have actively participated in the Tour de Cure and have raised more than $20,000 over 5 years as a team, The Brooklyn Boys. My boys are not limited by this disease as they are both very active in sports. Cooper is a wrestler and a football player and Mason is a Baseball player and also plays football. Nothing has slowed them down as they both continue to fight this disease. It makes me…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Michelle Fights Through Illness & Injury

February 12, 2014 TBMAdmin

My story started many years ago when I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease and Degenerative Spinal Arthritis. After numerous surgeries and moving from the town I grew up in Missouri to sunny Arizona per doctors recommendation to ease the pain. I was good the first 5 years even working a full 40 hours a week, I even got to see you in concert in 2009 at the Pima county fair. Then I had an accident and the back just got worse. After another…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Chad Fights Against Cancer In Honor Of Family & Friends

February 11, 2014 TBMAdmin

So growing up with a disability, I learned about being behind the eight ball, but my mom was always there for me. She was there for me whenever I had to have any type of surgery….She was there when I lost two friends in high school in back to back years, including my BEST friend my junior year. I remember meeting Bret after a show in Charleston and talking about how much life sucks when you lose your best friend,…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Trina Finds Strength During Cancer Battle

February 6, 2014 TBMAdmin

Good Morning, My name is Trina and I was blessed to have met Bret 3 times in 6 months. I first met him on June 22, 2013 at Nutty Jerry’s in Winnie, TX, then a few Months Later at the Concert Pub North in Houston on Oct. 5, 2013 and again on Dec. 26, 2013 at the Concert Pub. The First time I met Bret I had just finished up 4 hard rounds of chemo for lung cancer and had had my left…

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TeambretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Gage’s New Friend

January 8, 2014 TBMAdmin

My son Gage has dealt with health challenges all his life. His first stay in the hospital was at 9 month old. He been hospitalized about twice a year up until he was 7 years old. Finally we got answers why Gage would become so sick. He was diagnosed with Adrenal Hyperplasia. His body does not produce enough of the stress hormone cortisol. He now takes hydrocortisone to make up for what his body does not make. We were so…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Kylie’s Battle Against Diabetes

January 7, 2014 TBMAdmin

Kylie is an amazing three year old. When Kylie was two she was diagnosed with a incurable disease. This disease is life altering, and has made her dependent on medications for the rest of life. Kylie can not sense when she is feeling gross from the sickness because she is so young and still does not understand how to express everything she is feeling. Kylie has Type 1 Diabetes. It is a terrifying disease and is extremely hard to predict….

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Nicole Doesn’t Let Diabetes Stand In The Way Of Her Dreams

January 1, 2014 TBMAdmin

I am the mother of a T1 diabetic daughter. Her name is Nicole and she was diagnosed at the age of 6. She is 19 years old now. Nicole had just started swimming competitively when she was diagnosed. Back then, kids were put on injections twice a day, and that’s what we did with Nicole. We kept her swimming everyday on her team. It was difficult. Her coach didn’t want to learn anything about diabetes because “his mother in law…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Jeannette’s Memory Of A Lifetime After Surviving Illness

December 31, 2013 TBMAdmin

In 1986 I was 19 years old, married and had a 4 month old baby girl. I had some swelling and redness to come up right below my right knee. Within a few weeks the most excruciating pain set in. I finally went to the Dr. who thought who thought I had just hurt my leg somehow. I was sent home with some meds to see if that would help. It did not ! The pain grew worse and worse….

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Couple Looks To Bret For Inspiration

December 30, 2013 TBMAdmin

This year has been like a roller coaster ride. It has definitely had it’s ups and downs. I have been fortunate this year. I have epilepsy, but have been seizure free this year. My boyfriend Wayne hasn’t been that lucky. He had rheumatic fever when he was a kid. He was sick and in and out of the hospital. As an adult he has dealt with pain his whole life. The doctors act like it’s nothing. I know we have…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Rockin’ Johnny Receives Christmas Gift From Bret

December 25, 2013 TBMAdmin

Dear Bret, Sarge and Patrick, We wanted to let you know that Johnny got the guitar today and it’s just perfect! He hasn’t stopped smiling and will not put the guitar down. He’s been playing and singing all day. Thank you so much Bret and all for making Johnny’s Christmas a great one! Big Hugs! Linda and Rockin’ Johnny The holiday season is here and a time where giving back to the things we are most thankful for is put…

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