Entries by Lara MacGregor

Reagan – New Braunfels, TX

Reagan is a young mom and scarf recipient from Texas who faced cancer while pregnant.  Her joyful spirit and bright smile is an example of living life over cancer.

Hope Scarves donates $200,000 to research

In 2012 we launched Hope Scarves in New Orleans at a Young Survival Coalition Conference. A tearful woman visited our booth and wanted to share the story of her young daughter Lauren who had died of breast cancer.  I respectfully took the story and hugged this weeping mom.  Then, I tucked her story away and […]

Reflection on October and hope for the future…

Welcome November. I love November… it’s my birthday month, a time of gratitude, cozy nights sipping tea, reading by the fire. It also marks the end of a very busy month in the breast cancer world. As I reflect on “Breast Cancer Awareness month” I wonder if all the hoopla and pinkness made a difference. […]

Deloris – Chillicothe, OH

Deloris, aka “Button,” is a scarf recipient, motorcycle-loving grandmother who shares her strength to encourage others.

From joy to sadness and back again… and again.

Seems there have been a lot of experiences lately that remind us how fragile life is.    And also, how beautiful.  Balancing between the pain and joy is the messy part… the living we are all blessed to experience. Last week Hope Scarves hosted our signature fundraiser, Colors of Courage.  A small event that started […]