(pictured above l – r: Dickie Blondheim, Susan Reed and Joy Blondheim) Susan Reed (Vice President of Oncology Services and Administrator at the Montgomery Cancer Center) has a very personal relationship with cancer. She herself is a cancer survivor (thyroid cancer) and her husband Darren was diagnosed with colon cancer […]
Podcast: The Trainer Trio – Sustainability Is Key!
(pictured above l – r: Joy Blondheim, Dickie Blondheim, Ashley Jenkins, Ryan Callicott, and Clinton Adams) In this episode with our trio of personal trainers (Ashley Jenkins, Clinton Adams and Ryan Callicott), Joy to Life Foundation co-founder Joy Blondheim and her husband Dickie take a look at the “New Year, […]
Bruce Pearl Family Foundation
We have been blessed to have been able to partner with some amazing organizations that share our vision and values. One of the most recent, is The Bruce Pearl Family Foundation, founded by Auburn University Head Basketball Coach, Bruce Pearl. Bruce is a leader, both on and off the court, […]
Podcast: Hands On Healing – The Body Loves Movement
(pictured above l – r: Joy Blondheim, Carla Wall, Anthony Allegro, and Dickie Blondheim) Imagine that you’re experiencing pain in your shoulder. Now imagine the key to relieving you of that pain lies in your foot. Sound weird? It is…weirdly amazing as we find out from our guests on this […]
A Frantic Call
Jamiliah Rodgers is a proud mother of five children, so naturally, her kids are always on her mind. That was especially the case when she found a mass in one of her breasts while taking a shower. After her initial fear was over (thanks in large part to a frantic […]
Podcast: Trainer Trio – The Power of Movement
(pictured above: Dickie & Joy Blondheim, Clinton Adams, Ryan Callicot, Ashley Jenkins and Tommy Fields) In this episode with our trio of personal trainers (Ashley Jenkins, Clinton Adams and Ryan Callicott), Joy to Life Foundation co-founder Joy Blondheim and her husband Dickie cover a wide range of topics—from the almost […]
Podcast: Behind the Scenes with the Gene Machine
(pictured above l to r: Joy Blondheim, Betsy Stallworth, Dr. Nancy Merner, Tommy Fields) If you live in Alabama, you’ve probably seen The Gene Machine–that adorable pink bus that goes around and collects genetic information for ongoing research at Auburn University. What you may not know is who’s behind it, […]
myWalgreens Donation Program
We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Joy to Life Foundation thru May 31,2022. At Walgreens, you’ll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop and you can choose how much to donate. It’s that easy. Whether you’d like to contribute […]
Podcast: Stories From a Three-time Cancer Survivor
When she was three years old, Betty Ehrlich lost her mother to breast cancer. Today, Betty is herself a three-time cancer survivor. Her daughter Elaine Kirkpatrick has been by her side through all three struggles. The duo shared what they’ve each learned and how prayer and positive thinking have proven […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with David Barranco
When David Barranco, owner of a favorite Montgomery eatery, was diagnosed with breast cancer, his first feelings were fearful. But now he’s able to inject a little humor into his story. He shares how hope and a supportive cancer community helped him through a trying time. Share a little about […]