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A Swinging Success: Golf for Joy Returns for its Thirteenth Year
JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children’s Cancer Association, celebrated thirteen exciting years hosting our annual Golf for Joy Tournament at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club near Portland, Oregon. For over a decade, Golf for Joy has raised more than three million dollars in vital funding to support the continuation of our free, Joy-based programs.
Paying Joy Forward: Connor’s Story
What can Joy do? In December 2022, Connor was admitted to Randall Children’s Hospital after experiencing a debilitating brain bleed. Once he’d undergone multiple surgeries, Connor and his family knew weeks of recovery were in front of him.
Journey to Joy: Kamari’s Story
When Priscilla Islas-McGaughy was five months pregnant with her daughter, Kamari, she learned news that rocked her family’s entire world: Kamari would be born with a rare congenital heart disease, Truncus Arteriosus Type 2, and would require surgery once she was born.
Life is Beautiful: Observing National Cancer Survivors Day
Each year, on the first Sunday in June, the US observes National Cancer Survivors Day.
Music as Medicine: JoyRx Featured in Healthcare Business Today
Vice President of Programs at JoyRx, Maura Boyce, recently wrote an article for Healthcare Business Today on the power and importance of music as medicine.
More Than Enough: JoyRx During Mental Health Awareness Month
At JoyRx, we’re dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and supportive workplace for our team. In light of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we are committed to strengthening the mental well-being of our staff — because when helping children find their Joy, it’s important that we find Joy, too.
JoyRx Hosts Fourth Annual Golf for Joy Challenge
On Monday, April 24, 32 golfers arrived with the rising sun to golf until sundown. Their ambitious challenge? Play as many holes of golf as they can in support of JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children’s Cancer Association.
JoyRx Launches Inaugural Golf for Joy Austin Tournament
On Monday, April 24, 2023, JoyRx hosted its inaugural Golf for Joy Austin, presented by NFP. This premier two-day event included a reception and dinner, guest Q&A with PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions professional, Jim Furyk, and a PRO-AM golf experience at the beautiful Omni Barton Creek Resort & Country Club.
JoyRx Featured on Austin Local Insights
JoyRx shares our Local Insights with Austin. 103.5 Bob FM radio recently shared a round-up of what JoyRx is up to in Austin, including upcoming events and ways to get involved.
Amos Lee Brings the Joy to Live From the Heart
On Thursday, April 6, JoyRx celebrated our annual Live From the Heart Benefit Concert in Austin, Texas. This year, our musical guest was Amos Lee, who performed at the iconic ACL Moody Theater in downtown Austin.
The Joy of Volunteering: Q&A with JoyRx Mentor, Ed Burke
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we at JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children’s Cancer Association, are so grateful for our volunteers. We wouldn’t be able to do our healing without the dedication and kindness of our amazing volunteers.
The Healing of Harmonies: One Mother’s Story with JoyRx Music
For children who love playing and embarking on adventures, bumps and bruises are common and are often nothing to worry about. A parent can give their child a hug and an ice pack, and most kids are back on their feet ready to play again. However, for the now five-year-old daughter of Madiha, the bump on her finger was life-changing.
Chicken Wings & Milk: The Joy of Personalized Songs
When Jaimi first reached out to JoyRx, her request was simple: a song for her four-year-old son, James. Located in Alaska, James wasn’t receiving his treatment at a JoyRx-served healthcare partner facility, but Jaimi heard about JoyRx though an online support group and hoped for a connection through our Digital Live offering.
JoyRx Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Concert at Dell Children’s Medical Center
Is there music played in hospitals? That’s a resounding yes! JoyRx celebrated the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a concert just for Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas.
JoyRx Welcomes New Hospital Partner
We’re thrilled to announce our newest hospital partner for 2023. Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined the JoyRx family in February, bringing our total hospital partners to 33.
Honoring International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
JoyRx Nature’s Alexandra Ellis Caring Cabin Receives Updates and Upgrades
The past year brought many enhancements to JoyRx Nature’s Alexandra Ellis Caring Cabin to ensure as many families as possible can experience the serene ambiance nature can provide during a trying time. We’re thrilled to highlight these changes — and how they impact families in need of emotional healing.
JoyRx Heals: Meet Yunis
When Suzanne Khoshnaw felt the lump in her four-year-old son’s neck, she knew something was very wrong.
Meet CCA Hero, Veda
Veda is a charming young talent who is truly wise beyond her years. Both compassionate and polite, she’ll greet you with a handshake, a warm smile, and ask how you’re doing today.
The Enduring Power of Friendship
CCA’s Chemo Pal Mentor Program provides kids with a caring, trusted, adult friend to look forward to seeing during treatments, and someone in their corner when they need it most. Chemo Pal mentors play games, listen to music, share hobbies, or simply offer the comfort of companionship, relieving the anxiety, loneliness, and isolation experienced by children in treatment.
Create Joy with us!
Individuals and organizations can make a difference in the lives of the kids and families we serve through giving, volunteering, partnering, creating events, and so much more.