In a world where kindness and compassion are more important than ever,organizations like the Joy to Life Foundation shine brightly as beacons of hope and support for those in need. If you’re looking for a way to make a meaningful difference in your community, volunteering with JTL is a rewarding […]
Welcome Jami Sutton
After 20+ years working in the beauty industry, Jami recognized the need for Breast Cancer Awareness through many of her clients over the years that were diagnosed, survived or fought a good fight! Also, through her efforts to raise awareness, she founded “Cuts for a Cure” event that helped raise […]
Simply Southern TV
In October of 2023, a crew from Simply Southern TV spent some time filming at our annual Walk of Life and also interviewed Joy and Dickie about all things Joy to Life—from the Walk to our pink car tag, to our podcast and so much more, but especially about how […]
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, […]
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 […]
A JOYful 2019!
A video message from co-founder, Joy Blondheim. We are thankful! Thankful for every person who has helped us spread the word that early detection is saving lives. Thankful for every survivor who has become an inspiration to all of us. Thankful for the funding that has provided life-saving mammograms and […]
Lymphedema Surgery Eases Symptoms of this Common Cancer Treatment Side Effect
(video and information provided by MD Anderson) Lymphedema is a common cancer treatment side effect that can lead to swelling, pain and sometimes infections. Lymphedema can be treated through noninvasive methods like massage, compression garments and physical therapy. But if lymphedema symptoms do not improve a patient may need surgery. […]
Lymphedema Surgery Changed Joy’s Life
(video provided by MD Anderson) After breast cancer treatment, Joy faced lymphedema, a common cancer treatment side effect that causes the lymphatic system to become blocked and may result in a swollen arm or leg. Because of her lymphedema, Joy dealt with many infections over the years. Eventually, she went […]
Tuskegee Golden Tigers Play in Pink
We are always excited to meet people who are helping in the fight against breast cancer. Many times the fight is because they are a survivor or they have a family member who is a survivor. Sometimes they have a friend who is in the middle of the battle. Either […]
Tickled Pink Expo
Did you get a chance to come by the Tickled Pink Expo in September ? We hope you did — it was a full day of all things pink, educational, fun and even tasty. For the past several years, the Alabama News Network has organized the Tickled Pink event in […]