Support Our Fundraising Efforts for BAYS 5K
In honor of Joyce Nortey, we’re participating in the 2025 Steps for Strength 5K to raise funds for Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS). BAYS is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting young breast cancer survivors under 45 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
BAYS provides critical services, including support groups, educational workshops, community meetups, information-sharing platforms, emergency financial assistance, and support for the metastatic community.
All funds raised will go directly to BAYS and directly benefit its members. Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a real difference!
Joycie's Story
In July 2024, I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC), an aggressive form of breast cancer. Being young, with no family history or genetic risk factors, it was a total shock for me and my family—it completely turned our world upside down.
Over the past six months, I’ve gone through 6 rounds of TCHP chemo, had surgery (lumpectomy and reconstruction), and now I’m gearing up for 15–20 rounds of targeted radiation while finishing my last 6 doses of HER2 biologic infusions (Herceptin/Perjeta). But here’s the best part—despite everything, I just found out I am officially cancer-free!
