our impact

Over 7 Million

In 2001, the Joy to Life Foundation (JTL) was the first private provider for the Alabama Department of Public Health's Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP) and has spent over 7 million dollars to fight cancer.

More than $1,400,000

Since 2007, JTL provided - through contracts with ABCCEDP - more than $1,400,000 for breast cancer screenings, plus provided over $257,000 for screenings for women under 40. JTL is the only major provider of mammograms in the state of Alabama for qualified women under 40.

Over 98,000

OVER 98,000 mammograms provided in partnership with ABCCEDP from since 2008 in all 67 counties in Alabama. Through our efforts, hundreds of cancers have been diagnosed and treated. And that's what makes us truly joyful!

Thank You

We contribute more funding to ABCCEDP than any other organization in the State of Alabama to provide mammograms to low income women. And we can't do it without the support of our partners. Thank you to everyone who makes a positive impact on our mission to provide these important screenings.

Serving all of Alabama

The Joy to Life Foundation has been making a difference 2001. It has grown from serving the River Region area of 3 counties to serving 28 counties in 2008; and now, the foundation is saving lives in all 67 counties in Alabama.

Without funds from Joy to Life, the ABCCEDP (The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) would only have the funds to provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to women 50-64 years of age with no insurance and a low income. Fewer cancers would be detected and fewer lives saved due to early detection of breast cancer. The work the Joy to Life does is crucial in providing underserved women the opportunity to detect breast cancer early when treatment options are most effective. Often the women helped by Joy to Life are the primary caregivers in their home. Providing the chance for women to take charge of their health and get breast cancer screening not only helps them, but their family as well--it helps to ensure they will be there in the future for their children, grandchildren, and often, to take care of their parents. As the Director of the program I have also found Joy to Life to be inspiring. Joy and Dickie do everything they can to support women and ensure they get the care they need. They are always seeking new ways to raise funds to provide more mammograms to women. In my opinion, the work they do is "life-saving."

Nancy Wright, MPH, Director, ADPH Cancer Prevention and Control Division