From the editor… Hello everyone. This summer may be different for most of us this year. We probably won’t travel as much; we probably won’t be in large gatherings, and we will certainly be wearing face coverings regardless of the summer heat. Although this summer will be different, it doesn’t […]
Joy Magazine-Spring 2020
From the editor… Hello everyone. Our wonderful Joy magazine publishing team (Jennifer Kornegay, Erika Tracy, Nancy Fields) has been extremely passionate about this magazine, and you can see the hard work in every issue. In good times and bad, these smart and talented women have produced a magazine that I […]
Joy to Life Magazine-Winter 2020
From the editor… Our winter issue of the Joy to Life Magazine is simply fabulous, and I can’t wait for you to read the great information to begin 2020. Who doesn’t want to get better organized this year? I think we would all like to de- clutter our closets, our […]
Jamiliah’s Story
Every survivor has a story…this is Jamiliah Rodger’s. (Video produced by Alabama News Network for Tickled Pink 2019.)
Jenny’s Story
Every survivor has a story…this is Jenny Dodson’s. (Video produced by Alabama News Network for Tickled Pink 2019.)
Carrie’s Story
Every survivor has a story…this is Carrie Ward’s. (Video produced by Alabama News Network for Tickled Pink 2019.)
Tips for A Better Mammogram
For most women, mammography provides the best way to find breast cancer at an early stage,when treatment is usually the most highly successful. A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of your breasts that can detect many changes that are too small or too deep to feel. Mammograms are considered safe, […]
Mowing Down Breast Cancer
Support for Joy to Life comes from all kinds of people, places and companies. One of the most unique places we’ve received support (and lots of it) comes from Bush Hog—a company that produces heavy duty mowers and cutters based in Selma, Alabama. Now you may be thinking, why would […]
Big-Hearted Bikers
(pictured above are Helen Philips and the Save the Tatas group at a recent check presentation to Joy to Life) One of the most amazing things about Joy to Life is watching people who travel in completely different circles come together to save lives. Breast cancer affects everyone, and when […]
Janet’s Story
(Pictured above are Janet, her daughter Cindy and the bride, her granddaughter, Emilie. Photo emailed from Janet.) Staff meetings at Joy to Life are like most – lots of planning, idea sharing and deadline setting. It keeps our small staff hopping, but for good reasons. However, when a team member […]