Entries by Lara MacGregor

Brittney – Anchorage, AK

Brittany was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at 31, just a few days after the arrival of her newborn son. Facing motherhood and cancer simultaneously can be the reality of many women in treatment, and she handles it with strength and grace. Thank you for finding us, Brittany!

Katie – Portland, MI

For the month of October, we continue to honor our community of Metastatic Breast Cancer survivors. Katie shows her spark and sass every day, LEANING IN to life, and saying YES (and NO) more. She has shared her story with Hope Scarves, and returned her scarf. We love you Katie!

“Gentle hugs and Courage” to honor Roberta

  In 2007 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I received a box of scarves from a friend of a friend named Kelly.  Each time I wore those scarves I felt her love and support.  When I finished treatment she told me to pass them on.  So, I took them to a conference in […]

Rethink Pink

Think of the worst thing that has ever happened to you in your life.  Then have the rest of the world give it a color…. say pink.   Watch people wear pink wigs, tutus, tiaras and boas as they celebrate beating it or “bring awareness” to it.    Watch as companies use this deadly disease to […]

Gretchen – Louisville, KY

Gretchen is stylish, driven and an all-in kind of friend. She is also living with metastatic breast cancer. You wouldn’t know as she blazes past you in a road race. Her passion for living life over cancer inspires many as one of our October Faces of Hope.