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From diagnosis to treatments, these are your stories of taking control and finding a cure for diabetes.

Bret Meets Mitch & Carly Of Swimming To Fight Diabetes

Bret Meets Mitch & Carly Of Swimming To Fight Diabetes

Bret, Thank you for taking the time to meet with us last night and for your support of TeamCarlyRocks.com and the “Swimming To Fight Diabetes” event happening next weekend Saturday September 10, 2016. Like you said Bret, as a fellow Type 1 “all of us living with diabetes are in this together”. Thank you for all you do to support and fight diabetes. For more information on how the public can donate/get involved please visit: https://www.facebook.com/teamcarlyrocks/?fref=ts. Thank you! Mitch &…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Story: Jake Thanks Bret For Diabetes Camp Sponsorship

TeamBretMichaels.com Story: Jake Thanks Bret For Diabetes Camp Sponsorship

This is a picture of me holding my “Thanks Bret!” sign me I made at Camp Endres. I had an awesome time at diabetes summer camp. Without the help of Bret’s Life Rocks Foundation sending me, I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy it.  Thank you Bret so much! – Jake 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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Story: A Mother’s Strength For Daughter’s Diabetes Fight

TeamBretMichaels.com Story: A Mother’s Strength For Daughter’s Diabetes Fight

My daughter Chloe who was 7 years old at the time she was diagnosed with T1 on 11-10-2013. It was the worst day of my life. That weekend Chloe seemed like she was getting the flu, unfortunately we ended up in the ER Sunday morning with her BG being over 700. The ER doc told us he couldn’t do anymore that she needed to get to a children’s hospital, so away we went to U of M Children’s Mott’s hospital…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Feature: Jonathan Thanks Bret For Diabetes Summer Camp!

TeamBretMichaels.com Feature: Jonathan Thanks Bret For Diabetes Summer Camp!

Jonathan sends a huge thank you to Bret as he gets ready for diabetes summer camp! Have a great time Jonathan, we can’t wait to see all the great photos and read the awesome stories! – Team Bret 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…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Feature: Bret Rocks Red Nose Day

TeamBretMichaels.com Feature: Bret Rocks Red Nose Day

Wanted to thank Bret for being silly and wearing the red nose to help support Red Nose Day. It helps lift children out of poverty. Bret, you have the biggest heart! – Missy 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 and submit your own! Also…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Story: Bret Meets Local Tulsa, Oklahoma Diabetes Children

TeamBretMichaels.com Story: Bret Meets Local Tulsa, Oklahoma Diabetes Children

On a night in Tulsa, Oklahoma where Bret Michaels rocked an awesome, record breaking crowd he also met with local children living with diabetes. Michaels, who himself is a lifelong, type 1 diabetic since the age of 6, took time to talk to the children about the importance of good diet, exercise and managing their diabetes. Bret founded his own Life Rocks Foundation that sends children with diabetes to summer camp each year. – Team Bret Do you have a…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Feature: Anja’s Story Inspires Mattel/American Girl Dolls Diabetes Accessories

TeamBretMichaels.com Feature: Anja’s Story Inspires Mattel/American Girl Dolls Diabetes Accessories

Dear Bret, Last year you featured my daughter Anja and her petition to get Mattel/American Girl to make diabetes accessories for their dolls. Click here to read TeamBretMichaels.com’s first story on Anja I wanted to update you on our progress and let you know that her petition was a success! Starting January 1st girls all over the world will be able to buy diabetic accessories for their dolls and stuffed animals. The diabetes care kit includes an insulin pump, meter,…

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TeamBretMichaels.com Photo: Bret Sends Avery To Diabetes Camp!

TeamBretMichaels.com Photo: Bret Sends Avery To Diabetes Camp!

Thank you Bret for sending our daughter Avery to Diabetes camp. 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 TeamBretMichaels.com, read other great stories and submit your own! Also if you have the means and would like to, please consider donating to the Bret Michaels Life Rocks Foundation by clicking HERE….

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TeamBretMichaels.com Story: Angela Rides Her Bike 100 Miles To Fight Diabetes

TeamBretMichaels.com Story: Angela Rides Her Bike 100 Miles To Fight Diabetes

A year ago on July 12, 2014, I rode my bike 100 miles in one day to raise money for Diabetes. I am going to continue this fight again this year on July 9th, but this time with my son Anthony. Diabetes is a disease that has stricken many people in our family as well as many of our friends. Our goal is to help raise money for the Life Rocks Foundation again in order to raise awareness and help…

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Mother Of Son With Type 1 Diabetes Thanks Bret For Compassion 

Mother Of Son With Type 1 Diabetes Thanks Bret For Compassion 

This is Kimberly Gerrish. I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Bret after his amazing show in Thunder Bay this past weekend. I just have to say, that Bret was so compassionate, patient and willing to listen, it was nice to talk with a celebrity that was so caring! It meant a lot to me to meet Bret, as I shared with him that my 22 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 2 years…

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