It was a simple request from an employee at Kinedyne in Prattville, Alabama to organize a dedicated Pink Day in October for breast cancer. Thanks to the leadership team and the enthusiasm of the employees, this simple request sparked something very special that brought together Kinedyne employees from across the […]
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 […]
Podcast: The Trainer Trio-Questions and Answers
Our favorite trio of personal trainers (Ashley Jenkins, Clinton Adams and Ryan Callicott) is back and this time they are answering the questions you wanted us to ask! Joy to Life Foundation co-founder Joy Blondheim asks the group questions about topics like how young is too young to start weight […]
JOY Magazine REAL LIFE – A Discussion with Dickie Blondheim
Dickie Blondheim, co-founder of the Joy to Life Foundation, shared how he handled his wife Joy’s breast cancer and how other spouses, partners, parents or friends can do right by their loved one and themselves. What were your first thoughts when you heard the diagnosis? Standing at Baptist Hospital, almost […]
Podcast: Joy Lambert (Jiras)-I Chose Life!
After learning about her hereditary risk of cancer when she was working in Montgomery as weekend anchor for WAKA-TV (where we got to know her), Joy made the decision to undergo a series of preventative surgeries to lower both her breast and ovarian cancer risks. As she puts it “I’ve […]
Montgomery Cancer Center Drives Hope with Central Alabama’s First Mobile Medical Unit
Access to cancer screenings and care will soon become easier for the people of Central Alabama thanks to Driving HOPE, a new mobile cancer screening and education unit that Montgomery Cancer Center is putting into place. The self-contained, 37-foot unit will provide underserved communities with cancer screenings, outreach, prevention, and […]