Glenn is joined by special co-host Lily Bison of Gallop for Life for an episode about cancer and its impact on the horse community. Gallop for Life provides support through this tough time in people’s lives. We feature Megan Smits, a breast cancer survivor who channeled her recovery into founding her own non-profit dedicated to serving young people with special needs and more. Listen in…
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3952– Show Notes and Links:
- Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Lily Bison of Gallop for Life
- Link: Gallop for Life
- Jamie and Glenn’s Amazon Store
- Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
- Pic Credit: Megan Smits
- Guest: Megan Smits of Oak Lawn Equestrian | Conneqtions
- Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, Equine Network and Listeners Like You
Time Stamps:
- 01:44 – What is Gallop for Life
- 03:31 – Who Gallop for Life supports
- 04:13 – Why these cancer episodes
- 05:24 – How to find Gallop for Life
- 07:25 – Early detection message
- 10:27 – Introduce Megan
- 11:05 – Megan’s background
- 13:50 – Cancer diagnosis story
- 18:32 – Barn support during treatment
- 26:52 – Advocacy
- 38:49 – Subsidy program & how to help
- 43:18 – Hope and closing message