Joy in the Journey

Celebrating strength and sharing JOY in every step of the journey.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and chances are you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation,

• 1 in 8 women, or approximately 13% of the female population in the U.S., will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

• On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States.

• There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

• Men can get breast cancer too. In 2025, an estimated 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States.

There is hope. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

Throughout the month, Joy99 wants to spread JOY IN THE JOURNEY to the breast cancer survivors and fighters in YOUR life.

Use the form below to nominate a survivor/fighter that we can spread JOY to this month!

Each week, we’ll select a winner and that breast cancer survivor/fighter will receive a gift basket filled with JOY!

Example of Joy in the Journey gift basket.

Thank you the following sponsors for partnering with Joy99’s Joy in the Journey:

• All Flo Plumbing

• Arie Nol Service Center

• Auto Body Xperts

• Big Apple Bagel (Holland & Jenison)

• Bremer Bouman Heating & Cooling

• Byron Center Meats

• Carolyn Stich Studio

• Centerstone Family Dentistry

• Dan McCrath - Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Realty

• Don’s Flowers and Gifts

• Flooring House Interiors

• Graphix Signs & Embroidery

• Mailloux Dentistry

• Modernistic Cleaning & Restoration

• Mom & Baby Again

• ND Truck Accessories

• Priscilla’s Boutique

• Quality Car Wash

• Swift Printing

• Thomsons Auto Repair

• Tulyp Hotel

• VanderKolk Plumbing

• West Michigan Canvas

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If you or someone you know feels like they might have breast cancer, please don’t wait—reach out to a healthcare professional right away. Early detection saves lives, and regular screenings can make all the difference.

For more information or support, you can contact the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation at 972.248.9200 or nationalbreastcancer.org. (FREE resources can be found HERE!) Additionally, you can contact the American Cancer Society at 800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org. Remember, you are not alone—help and hope are always within reach.