Podcast appearances and mentions of lara macgregor

Dunedin Summer Shakespeare - Director Lara Macgregor and actor Nick Tipa preview this year's free community production, the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Hope Scarves is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with cancer through scarves, stories, community, and research. Hope Scarves was founded by Lara McGregor, who unfortunately passed away in January 2022 - but her legacy lives on through her family, friends, and the work of Hope Scarves. Anna Laura Edwards, Executive Director of Hope Scarves, joins The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast to share her own life story, Lara's story, how Hope Scarves came to be, and to talk about the incredible work that they do to build community and support cancer patients.  Hope Scarves collects scarves and stories of cancer survivors from around the world, pairs them together and sends them as a gift to someone going through cancer treatment. These are tangible reminders to every person going through cancer treatment that there is hope and that there are so many others around the world who have fought and beat cancer. In addition to scarves and stories, Hope Scarves established a Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund to support cutting edge researchers and clinical trials around the country. Research is the key for change and improved treatment options and outcomes. Listen to Anna Laura's inspiring episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast! In this episode, you'll hear: Anna Laura's story, as well as Lara MacGregor's story; The story of how one kind gesture changed Lara's life and her cancer journey; How Hope Scarves was started and how their work has impacted people around the world; The stories of people who have been helped by Hope Scarves; And so much more. For more information on Hope Scarves, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/hopescarves

Welcome to our premiere episode of Season 4!  We wanted to bring you something very special and our guest, Lara MacGregor certainly delivers on that and more. Host Lisa Laudico spoke with Lara in November of last year.  In 2012, Lara MacGregor founded Hope Scarves which to date has sent over 20K scarves to people facing cancer in every state in the US and 29 countries around the world.  In 2014 when Lara was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer the focus of Hope Scarves broadened to include support for metastatic breast cancer research.  Lara died in January 2022  of MBC and in her last year of life, Lara turned the camera on herself to share the unvarnished truth of declining well with hope.  Always hope as she would say.  This is an interview that doesn't shy away from the hard conversations that we have when diagnosed with a terminal disease and gives Lara the opportunity to tell us what it has all felt like for her.  We are also joined by April Stearns, founder and editor of Wildfire Magazine and The Burn Podcast.  April had been working with Lara on her soon-to-be-published book, A Hopeful Life, and we hear all about that too.  This episode felt like a gift to be part of, to edit, and to produce.  It's the perfect way to kick off a very ambitious season.   More info is available on our website www.ourmbclife.org Got something to share? Feedback? Email: ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org Send us a voice recroding via email or through speakpipe on our website.   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ourmbclife

This week has been quite a doozy! Let's catch up, shall we? We are beyond excited that MGK popped the question to Megan Fox last week but some recent details about the engagement ring have us questioning this eccentric couple even more. It wouldn't be a social catch up without mentioning Ye (formally known as Kanye West) and Kim Kardashian. Between the awkward photo shoot with Julia Fox to the twitter rant about a child's birthday party, Kanye gave us tons of content. Did this push Kim further into Pete's arms? Are Kanye's actions a ploy to control Kim even post divorce? And, if that wasn't enough, Jamie Lynn goes on a press tour spilling all the deets of her upcoming book and Britney is not happy. Can these famous sisters mend this family feud? We discuss is all! This week also heavy after the passing of our beloved zenfriend, Lara MacGregor, to metastatic breast cancer on January 18th. We are sending all of the love and hopeful thoughts to Lara's friends and family. to learn more about Lara's mission visit https://hopescarves.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crazy-zen-life/message

2021 was a hard year for Lara. In this final episode of Season One she reflects on the past year. Her vulnerability to share her challenges honestly is the heart of each of our conversations here. Note- at 5:19 the procedure I am referring to to a pleurodesis.

Devastating illness can define us.  Lara MacGregor first found out she had breast cancer when she was 30 years old and 7 months pregnant and the unthinkable--chemo and pregnancy--had to cooccur.  Her and her son both survived.  15 years later and multiple occurrences of the disease, there's a lot we can all learn from Lara's story.  Rather than being overtaken by it all, Lara instead chooses to steadfastly hold onto hope, choosing life, joy and family each and every day. She is simply amazing. To learn more about Lara:  https://laramacgregor.com To learn more about Hope Scarves, the nonprofit she founded:  https://hopescarves.org On Instagram:  @lara_macgregor To learn more about yours truly, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com On Instagram:  @renaolsen Coming in January 2022, Maturus, a new lifestyle brand for "matures" https://maturus.net   

“You Can Do ThiFighting Cancer and Standing for a Cause with Lara MacGregor At 30 years old and 7 months pregnant, @lara_macgregor was diagnosed with breast cancer. After being gifted headscarves accompanied by a note that said “You can do this” during her treatment, she founded @hopescarves, bringing hope and community to thousands of people. Then, after  7 years in remission, she was diagnosed again - this time with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. With her new reality, Lara had to redefine hope for herself and for her organization: to live life over cancer. 

Lara MacGregor talked about her battle with cancer, the mission and massive expansion of Hope Scarves, and her nomination to be a L'Oreal of Paris Women of Worth and how your vote can help her get more money for her cause...

Lara MacGregor talked about her battle with cancer, the mission and massive expansion of Hope Scarves, and her nomination to be a L'Oreal of Paris Women of Worth and how your vote can help her get more money for her cause...

Lara has stage 4 breast cancer and her health continues to decline. When we originally recorded this interview in late 2019, she was stable but knew what is happening right now- cancer progression, treatments, clinical trials, more progression- would unfold someday. No ads or "buy XYZ" today. I'm asking outright that you join me supporting Hope Scarves while Lara, a Sister in Christ, is with us on this side of Glory and can feel your love and support. https://hopescarves.org If you want to go straight to her podcast and skip this one, I'm cool with that: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-hopeful-life-with-lara-macgregor/id1496714025 Blog/video with Lara's story: myhopefullife.org Latest blog post about dying of stage 4 breast cancer: laramacgregor.com/blog/the-pea-and-the-bowling-ball The Courage to Suffer: laramacgregor.com/blog/do-i-have-the-courage-to-suffer & accompanying podcast episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-courage-to-suffer-daryl-van-tongeren-sara-showalter/id1496714025?i=1000521143859 Real talk about metastatic breast cancer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-real-talk-about-metastatic-breast-cancer-beth-fairchild/id1496714025?i=1000506509117 Lara's personal story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prologue-you-have-cancer/id1496714025?i=1000463856599 How one scarf led to movement: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prologue-turning-heartbreak-into-hope/id1496714025?i=1000463856600 Connect on IG: instagram.com/lara_macgregor/ Original full RLM episode can be found here: https://runliftmompod.com/epi51/ Time based show notesL 3:00 breast cancer diagnosis 6:00 beginning chemotherapy during pregnancy 7:30 the best gift ever 10:00 how the pregnancy both revealed the cancer & saved Lara’s life 13:00 passing the scarves on to another woman facing cancer 14:00 on hair and the role of a scarf in treatment 17:00 strength in scarves as vehicles for personal stories 20:00 Hope Scarves origin story 21:00 personal request and gift scarves 23:45 what is metastatic breast cancer? 25:00 changing the message to living life over cancer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runliftmom/message

In this episode I look back on the year 2020 and how this unprecedented year showed us that we belong to each other in ways we couldn't have understood before.

Today I'm speaking with Lara MacGregor, the founder of the nonprofit Hope Scarves. Lara is living with metastatic breast cancer and recently launched her own podcast called My Hopeful Life to share stories of people living life over adversity. Lara and I first met over a year ago when we were speakers together on a panel at Cancer Con in Denver, and I'm so excited to reconnect with her and introduce her to you today. WEB https://hopescarves.org/WEB https://laramacgregor.com/IG @lara_macgregorIG @hopescarvesFB https://www.facebook.com/HopeScarves/A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community.   Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co.   Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPODCODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD

Full episode can be found here: https://runliftmompod.com/epi51/ Support this amazing nonprofit: https://hopescarves.org Check out this guest post from a woman who decided against reconstruction after her double mastectomy (& share it this October!): https://runliftmompod.com/shelley/ Hang with me at https://runliftmompod.com/blog Get a free month of audiobooks: https://audibletrial.com/runliftmom Try Magic Spoon cereal & use code RUNLIFTMOM for a discount --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runliftmom/message

It can be challenging to find the light in the most challenging darkness. Lara MacGregor is an extraordinary light and sharing that with others. She founded Hope Scarves in the midst of her battle with breast cancer when a kind stranger shared her previously used fashion scarves. Lara overcame her battle once and is now still in the battle… and will be for the rest of her life. May her story be an encouragement to you that no matter your challenges, they can always be used for good.

This JGS Listener Roundup has two special messages from our listeners plus a wonderful story about signs from The Cancer Couch Foundation’s Tom Scalera’s interview at the beginning of this month. Join us for our second Trailblazer of the Month, La' Kesha Jackson - Gordon, founder of Pink Shoes Inc. We also have memorable moments from Jamil Rivers, President of Metavivor, Dr. Gayle Vaday, Program Manager of DOD CDMRP Breast Cancer Research Program, Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry, Chief Scientific Officer of BCRF, Laura Inahara, Founder of Moore Fight Moore Strong. As a special bonus, we have included our interview with the inspiring founder of Hope Scarves, Lara MacGregor. Hear about how she started Hope Scarves, funds MBC research, and is now ready to share her story to a wider audience.

On this week’s episode of Murky Motherhood, we welcome our very first guest! Lara MacGregor, founder of Hope Scarves, joins us for a conversation about mothering during cancer. We talk about how to ask for help, how to support people going through a trauma like a cancer diagnosis, and more. About Lara Audrey's cousin Lara was 30 years old and 7-months pregnant when she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. She talks about the complete and utter shock of receiving a cancer diagnosis during her 3rd trimester (with a 2 year old son at home, too). Lara's journey doesn't end there - years later, her cancer metastasized which makes her now a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer patient. She lives life over cancer daily and chronicles her experience on her blog My Hopeful Life and podcast A Hopeful Life. We are so thankful to Lara for taking time to share her hope with us! Let's Stay Connected As always, we'd love a 5-star review on iTunes, and be sure you're following us on Instagram @murkymotherhood.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/murkymotherhood/message

Lara MacGregor is the founder of Hope Scarves, an organization she created to turn heartbreak into hope after her breast cancer diagnosis at 30 years old and 7 months pregnant. Under her leadership, ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarves’ has sent over 14,000 Hope Scarves around the globe and invested over $500,000 in Metastatic Breast Cancer Research. Lara has received many awards for her work, including being named to ‘The 100’ most influential people fighting cancer from Mass General Hospital, Small Business of the Year People’s Choice Award for Greater Louisville Inc., 40 Under 40, Citizen Laureate by Younger Women’s Club and Louisville Charity of the Year. She was Louisville’s Most Admired Woman of 2018 and featured in many national publications, including Good Housekeeping and Cure Magazine. In this episode, Jennifer and Lara talk all Lara’s incredibly moving and inspirational story, one that involves tragedy, hope, resiliency, and an indomitable will to live life. Lara opens up about her initial breast cancer diagnosis which she received while she was seven months pregnant with her son, Bennett. She details the struggles of balancing treatment while keeping her unborn son healthy. Lara shares the origin story of Hope Scarves and how it has morphed into a community based on support, kindness, and love. Lara chronicles her second cancer diagnosis and what made this one different from the first. She recalls how she and her husband guided their children through this dark time. Finally, Lara talks openly about finding her path as well as her desire to enjoy every day with a positive and loving attitude. Full show notes: https://milfpodcast.com/84

3:00 breast cancer diagnosis 6:00 beginning chemotherapy during pregnancy 7:30 the best gift ever 10:00 how the pregnancy both revealed the cancer & saved Lara’s life 13:00 passing the scarves on to another woman facing cancer 14:00 on hair and the role of a scarf in treatment 17:00 strength in scarves as vehicles for personal stories 20:00 Hope Scarves origin story 21:00 personal request and gift scarves 23:45 what is metastatic breast cancer? 27:00 funding for metastatic 30:00 changing the message to living life over cancer 34:00 living with gratitude and joy 36:00 rapid fire >>> >

On this episode of Crazy Zen Life, Shannon recaps her trip to Europe and opens up about at life-altering phone call. What began as a small lump in her left breast turned into a chance to prioritize what is important. Self-breast exams are important at every age and mammograms should be a part of your regularly scheduled maintenance. If something doesn't "feel" right, listen to your body. After having three incredible women on the show who know first hand the importance of trusting your gut and take action, we knew waiting was not an option.  We reference Heidi Fuller of Awakings Boutique, Caroline Johnson of Twisted Pink and Lara MacGregor of Hope Scarves in this episode. If you haven't heard their stories check them out:  Ep: 28: It's more than just a wig. How being "awake" changed Heidi Fuller's life. https://crazyzenlife.podbean.com/e/its-more-than-just-a-wig-how-being-awake-changed-heidi-fullers-life/ Ep: 57: Changing the way we look at Metastatic Breast Cancer with Caroline Johnson https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dyd9kx/ZenTwistedPink_-_2_16_19_10_40_AM.mp3 Ep: 67: Hope is Always Evolving: The Journey of Hope Scarves. Lara MacGregor of Hope Scarves https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wfg3ng/ZenHopeScarves_-_5_20_19_4_19_PM.mp3 We also talk do's and don'ts of music festivals, why letting loose is good for you and living your best life includes watching the sunrise. Enjoy!  

Today we sit down with Lara MacGregor from Hope Scarves. This is a powerful, moving conversation behind the journey of Hope Scarves and how it has morphed into the amazing organization it is today.  Meet Lara, a cancer survivor and solider that has been inspired to fight for herself and those struggling with debilitating illnesses for over a decade.  Lara found herself on the other side of a frightening cancer diagnosis while she was 7 months pregnant with her second child.  During her treatment, she received a few hand-me-down scarves from another survivor with a sweet, encouraging note. Each time Lara wore or held one of these scarves she felt connected to energy within the piece of fabric.  This prompted her to pay it forward with the same gesture when she was in remission. She shared both the scarves and story behind the scarves with a friend and at that moment she knew what she was called to do.  Thousands of scarves, stories, and hope later Lara is still battling and pressing forward on her mission to change the way we experience cancer.  This episode is a raw conversation about the truths behind this ugly disease, the messy feelings that no one wants to talk about, and what you CAN say/do for someone battling cancer.  If you feel inspired by Lara's story, please do not hesitate to reach out.  There are tons of ways you can help.  Links are below!      https://hopescarves.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HopeScarves/ https://www.instagram.com/hopescarves/   

In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” you meet Lara MacGregor who is not just living well with metastatic breast cancer, but thriving. Lara generously shares her hope-filled approach to life with everyone she meets and provides joy and hope to those living with cancer through her non-profit organization, Hope Scarves. Nancy Lomibao, Program Director and Chief Clinical Officer at the Cancer Support Community in Redondo Beach also joins with advice and insights about living well with metastatic breast cancer.

In this edition of our special series “Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer,” you meet Lara MacGregor who is not just living well with metastatic breast cancer, but thriving. Lara generously shares her hope-filled approach to life with everyone she meets and provides joy and hope to those living with cancer through her non-profit organization, Hope Scarves. Nancy Lomibao, Program Director and Chief Clinical Officer at the Cancer Support Community in Redondo Beach also joins with advice and insights about living well with metastatic breast cancer.

Lara was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 30, 7 months pregnant with her second son. A woman Lara had never met, but with whom she shared a mutual friend sent her a package. Inside were beautiful scarves she wore during cancer treatment and a note saying, “You can do this.” The scarves were both practical and inspiring. And, knowing someone else had worn the scarves and faced cancer helped Lara believe she could do it too. Not long after she finished treatment, Lara went to a Young Survival Coalition Conference. She packed several scarves in hopes that she could pass them along to another woman, as had so graciously been done for her. There, Lara met Roberta and they laughed together as she showed her different ways to wear a scarf. Upon the completion of her treatment, Roberta sent the scarves back to Lara. She had since moved and one of the first friends she met was starting treatment. Lara brought over a scarf to Brooke’s house and they laughed through their tears about what it is like to lose your hair. This whole time Lara couldn’t stop thinking about the amazing journey these scarves were on. So, Lara created Hope Scarves in 2012 as a way to capture these beautiful stories and encourage others. The program started in her spare bedroom with her toddler volunteer by her side, sending out 2-3 Hope Scarves a week. Today Hope Scarves is a bustling office of volunteers and staff, sending nearly 50 scarves a week all around the world. Hope Scarves has sent over 7,000 scarves to every state and 16 countries, to people facing over 90 different types of cancer. The oldest recipient is 92 and the youngest, 4. The Hope Scarf Collection, which changes constantly, contains over 10,000 scarves and over 500 stories.

Lara MacGregor was 30 years old and 7 months pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through grueling treatment while pregnant, and right after the birth of her son. In 2014 she had another diagnosis. It was back. Stage 4....metastatic. Her incredible journey led her to start Hope Scarves, an idea that's grown from her spare bedroom into an international non-profit with nearly 10,000 scarves delivered to women going through cancer treatments in every state and 23 countries. Each scarf has a story attached, and this is Lara's story.

Lara MacGregor talks about her Hope Scarves organization and how you can help their mission to assist those going through cancer.

Dwight Maddox of Kosair Charities was so moved by Lara MacGregor and her Hope Scarves story; he decided to help them reach their fund-raising goal.

Lara MacGregor (@HopeScarvesInc) is a metastatic breast cancer patient and the founder of Hope Scarves, an international non-profit organization based in Louisville, Kentucky which collects scarves from women who have faced breast cancer to give to women undergoing cancer treatment. Since 2014, Hope Scarves has sent over 10,000 scarves to women in 16 countries. "Facing a cancer diagnosis throws in your face just how fragile and precious life really is" - Lara MacGregor   What We Discuss with Lara MacGregor: What it felt like being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer while expecting her second child. The hopelessness and disbelief of undergoing chemotherapy and feeling her unborn child respond to the treatment. The relief she had when her son was born full-term and healthy. How a woman she had never met, named Kelly, gave her the idea to found an international non-profit organization that’s impacted more than 8,000 women worldwide. What it takes to find joy after surviving breast cancer to years later be diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. How to create meaningfulness by cutting negative energy out of your life in whatever form it takes. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider leaving your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in iTunes Here) (Connect with CJ) (Hope Scarves Video from Hope Scarves on Vimeo.) Please Scroll down for Full Show Notes and Featured Resources! Hope Scarves is raising capital for metastatic breast cancer research. Help raise $450,000 in 2018 for the Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund by visiting the website here. The Two Rule Foundation is on a mission to helps inspire professionals to live gratefully and commit more of their resources to help those in need. The foundation can help you determine who you should give your money to and how. Looking to get more out of all your hard work? Enroll in ThriveMap University, an online video program for professionals. 100% of proceeds are donated to the Two Rule Foundation.   More About This Show In 2007, Lara McGregor was 30 years old and expecting her second child. In a routine trimester check-up with her OB/GYN, she mentioned something she had experienced some bloody discharge from her breast. As all mothers would tell us, the female body goes through some extreme changes during the course of pregnancy, that would otherwise be cause for concern -- she had thought nothing of it. On the other hand, her doctor did not, and Lara was sent in for a biopsy the very same day. 48 hours later she received a call... it was breast cancer. At seven months pregnant, in seemingly picture perfect health and at the top of her career, this was not the news she was expecting. She would soon learn that her cancer was estrogen-receptor-positive, and her pregnancy was directly fueling its growth. Within days, she would undergo her first round of chemotherapy treatment… In this episode, Lara describes her story of facing breast cancer, achieving remission, then being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer only a couple years later, and how she has found her purpose again by living every day with intention.   THANKS, Lara McGregor! If you enjoyed this session with Lara MacGregor, let her know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Lara MacGregor on Twitter! Click here to let CJ know about your number one takeaway from this episode! And if you want us to answer your questions on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@cjmcclanahan.com.   Resources from This Episode: Hope Scarves website Lara MacGregor on Facebook Lara MacGregor on Instagram Lara MacGregor on Twitter Donate scarves to women facing cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance Metastatic Breast Cancer Project Hormone Receptor Status - BreastCancer.Org Types of Breast Cancer - WebMD