Programs

Chemo Care Program: Offers direct support to individuals undergoing chemotherapy. Gift vouchers provide for groceries and fuel costs, which offset the financial demands associated with ongoing treatment. Comfort items including popsicles and body cream are provided for chemo patients.

Book Program: Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients at Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center receive the book, Mayo Clinic Guide to Women’s Cancers. This comprehensive resource is valuable as individuals confront questions about treatment options.

Zumbro River Fiber Arts Program: Provide funding for materials to make and distribute Chemo caps providing comfort, style and a sense of caring for women during this difficult time.

Pink Ribbon Mentorship: The mission of this program is to provide face to face emotional, informational and experiential support to women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. [more..] It is in partnership with Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, Medical Oncology, Women’s Cancer Program and Breast Diagnostic Clinic and the American Cancer Society.

Moonlight Pillows: Offers a form fitted pillow to facilitate post operative comfort.

Essentials Program: Gifted to breast cancer patients who have become part of the Pink Ribbon Mentorship Program. This gift includes lotion, a head scarf, a journal and other small items to ease the journey of breast cancer.

Making Waves Floating Support Group: Provides breast cancer survivors with opportunities for ongoing support and health attainment through exercise and social activities. [more..]
Creative Support Sessions: Provides sessions using various art forms to creatively express thoughts and feelings during the cancer journey.

Hawthorne Health Program: Avails breast health education and cancer screening to underserved women.

Outpatient Breast Clinic Snack Program: Provides  light snacks to those who have had to fast for early morning diagnostic tests.

Newsletter and Social Networking: Provides an avenue for disseminating information on various aspects of breast cancer, as well as motivational writings, and community events.

JOIN THE JOURNEY SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS OF:

Mayo Clinic Women’s Cancer Program: Supports the Fall Educational Event.
Mayo Clinic Pink Ribbon Mentor Assessment Project: Evaluate the impact of the Pink Ribbon Mentorship Program on the quality of life and health behaviors of both mentees and mentors.

WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO?

In 2009 Join the Journey spent 57% of its income providing direct patient support and 20% promoting breast cancer awareness in the community. Our administrative costs are 9%. The remainder is retained to assure program continuity.

In summary, 86% of every dollar donated is dedicated to our mission.