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Month: August 2013

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Kyle’s Awesome Support Team!

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Kyle’s Awesome Support Team!

I applaud Bret for all the work he does in fighting diabetes. My 13 year old grandson has had Type 1 for about 9 years now, fights everyday to stay alive, and we pray for the cure to come as soon as possible. He has a pump but still has many highs and lows. He has had seizures, hypoglocemia, and has had an opportunity to go to a diabetes camp, once, in New York State. It is a 24/7 job…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Courtney Returns From Diabetes Summer Camp

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Courtney Returns From Diabetes Summer Camp

Hello Bret, I am home from Camp Needlepoint and wanted to share a few pictures with you and tell you some of the things we did. The first thing we did when I got to camp was played a game to get to know each other. It was lots of fun because I had a new group of roomies this year that I did not know. We did archery, horseback riding, swimming, volleyball, tennis and had great bedtime snacks. I…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Makayla Returns From Diabetes Summer Camp

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Makayla Returns From Diabetes Summer Camp

Dear Bret, This was my 6th year of going to camp at camp Aldersgate where I had an amazing time! This year at camp my goal was to insert my own pump site and my mom was thrilled when she came to pick me up and I had done it all week! I know at camp I can be myself and no one judges me, we are all the same! I plan to become a counselor after my last year of camp, I want…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Mom Rocks Her Chemo

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Mom Rocks Her Chemo

Today was my Mom’s 4th chemo treatment in her battle against breast cancer, she has 12 more treatments and 6 weeks of radiation left to go. Today as she finished her last “hard” chemo she said I wish this was a reality show and Bret michaels would show up to “Rock My Chemo”. Thought it was cute and funny and just had to share. Sincerely, Missy

Bret Michaels Signature 2013 Chance Toy Returns to PetSmart

Bret Michaels Signature 2013 Chance Toy Returns to PetSmart

BRET MICHAELS SIGNATURE 2013 CHANCE TOY RETURNS TO PETSMART LUV-A-PET COLLECTION DONATES 10% OF EACH PURCHASE TO PETSMART CHARITIES Bret Michaels 2013 signature Chance Toy from the PetSmart Luv-A-Pet Collection. AUGUST 21, 2013 (Phoenix, AZ) – Pet lover, rock and reality TV superstar Bret Michaels and PetSmart team up to bring back the Bret Michaels signature Chance toy in support of PetSmart charities for a second year. The toy received such an amazing response when introduced last year, so Chance…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Colton Bikes To Beat Diabetes

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Colton Bikes To Beat Diabetes

Colton Nelson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago on 8/23/13. He was 12 years old at the time. Every year since, he has been involved in raising money for JDRF for research to find a cure. The first three years he has done the JDRF Walk for a Cure, but this year he stepped it up a notch. A very BIG notch. This year he participated in the JDRF 100 mile Bike for a Cure that was…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Jacob Gives Camp A 10 Rating

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Jacob Gives Camp A 10 Rating

My son, Jacob, just finished his first week ever at diabetes camp (Camp Daypoint in Hudson, WI), thanks to Bret and everyone at the Bret Michaels Life Rocks Foundation. When asked to rank his experience on a scale of 1-10, he gave it a 10 without hesitation. I think it is fabulous that you guys are giving this opportunity to these kids. Thank you so much! I’m attaching a picture I took tonight at camp when we went to pick…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Sophie Becomes Camp Counselor!

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Sophie Becomes Camp Counselor!

After Bret sent my daughter, Sophie (Johnson) to diabetes camp last year, she wrote him a thank you and promised to one day give back as well and become a camp counselor. Well that happened much faster than we planned! This year she was asked to apply as camp counselor and got it! As she is only 16, we thought it would be a few more years, but this week she is off taking care of 5, 6 and 7…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Alyssa Attends Diabetes Camp

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Alyssa Attends Diabetes Camp

On July 6, 2013, My friend who is a huge Bret Michaels fan found out the he was having a concert at a festival in Arlington Heights, Illinois and insisted that we go. So we got a babysitter for our children and off to the concert. My daughter Alyssa was upset that she was not going since she is also a big fan of Bret Michaels. She watched him on celebrity apprentice. She was amazed on his commitment to raising…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Kenden Returns From Camp

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Kenden Returns From Camp

Dear Bret and The Life Rocks Foundation, Thanks so much for sponsoring my son Kenden for diabetes camp again this year, he attended camp UTADA here in Utah. He was somewhat nervous about going again, but when we picked him up he was all smiles. All the other children that he met there all hugged him goodbye. I have never met such amazing loving children. Once again he has met some friends for life. We got to listen to all…

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