This is my little boy Tristen. He is 6 years old and has down syndrome. February 2013 Tristen was also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Because of the diagnose of down syndrome he can not communicate when hes having high or low blood sugar. We constantly poke his little fingers to test him but he always has a smile. We are in the process of getting a diabetic alert dog, his story can be found on facebook “A Guardian for…
I would like to thank Bret and the Life Rocks Foundation for sending my son Kenden to Diabetes Camp. Kenden was DX with T1 diabetes 10/29/09. Kenden attends Camp FCYD UTADA in Utah . Every year he has really enjoyed going to camp and meeting other kids and looks forward to the next year when he can see them again. Camp has really helped Kenden to become more proactive and responsible in managing his diabetes. Kenden has already decided that…
I thought you guys might like to read an update I just wrote on Paige. She is having an AWESOME time, absolutely LOVES camp and is learning to take care of herself. She has learned to paddleboard and also learned fishing! She even kicked the teenagers’ rears, coming in second place at archery. We are so proud of her. Paige dressed up as Professor Snape from Harry Potter and you can see her, all in black, in some of the…
Bret, Patrick, and The Life Rocks Foundation, Lane has returned from his very first year at diabetes camp and it is all thanks to you. Lane really liked the swim party, fishing, and the rock wall. Most of all he can not stop talking about all the new friends that are just like him. With Lane being 8 years old and he was diagnosed at 5 years old he has often struggled with the I am the only one and…
Dear Bret, My name is Sabrina. I’m type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed five years ago at age 8. Now that I am 13 I want to give back and help out. I started my own foundation and I raise money for anyone in need. I raised funds to support the diabetic summer camp I go to and money to help a family in Pilger (I even went several days and helped with the clean up and donate supplies). People…
Me & Bret Michaels lending a helping hand from the destruction of the Pilger Nebraska tornado. Seeing pictures was one thing, but to actually be there helping and seeing the tragedy was a whole different experience. – Justina Do you have a story of giving back, supporting charities, overcoming obstacles, a story of strength, inspiration through music to battle through setbacks or illness? We’d like to hear and share your story and photos. Simply visit TeamBretMichaels.com, read other great stories…
This was my 6th time meeting Bret! As a Breast Cancer Survivor (2011), Bret’s music and awesomeness has gotten me through my darkest days and nights. Thank you for inspiration. Can’t wait to see and meet you a hundred more times. – Denise Do you have a story of giving back, supporting charities, overcoming obstacles, a story of strength, inspiration through music to battle through setbacks or illness? We’d like to hear and share your story and photos. Simply visit…
Bret, Patrick and the Life Rocks Foundation, My son Lane was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 08-2011. I had requested that his doctor order the lab work because he was showing many signs of this disease as I knew of the because my younger sister is a type 1. As soon as the blood work came back we were off to Riley’s Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Lane had only went to his first two days of kindergarten before being…
Paige wanted to say thank you to Bret and the Life Rocks Foundation for sending her to Diabetes Summer Camp! We leave tomorrow to head to Chattanooga. Camp starts Sunday for two weeks! She is soooo excited. Fondly, Chandra & Mark (Also, we heard today Paige is celebrating her birthday. From all of us at MEGI…Happy Birthday Paige, have a great time and send us lots of photos! – Team Bret) Do you have a story of giving back, supporting…
With a friend I co-founded a fundraising adventure called Sparkle Network. A very special project lives under the umbrella of Sparkle Network…Operation Little Princess. We give princess parties for young ladies suffering from cancer. We also have them get fitted for a custom made wig and teach them to enhance their natural beauty. We are part of several fundraisers. Detroit Police and Firefighters Fund, Turning Point (Domestic Violence) Toys for Tots, Burn Camp for Kids and raising funds for young…