The Pink Journey Foundation

03/15/2025

Do You Know Your Breast Density? 🙋‍♀️

Did you know that breast density plays a major role in both your breast cancer risk and how easily cancer can be detected on a mammogram? Understanding your breast density is a critical part of managing your breast health.

🔎 Here’s the breakdown of breast density in women in the U.S.:
• 10% have almost entirely fatty breasts – easier to detect abnormalities on a mammogram.
• 10% have extremely dense breasts – higher risk of breast cancer and more difficult to detect cancer on a mammogram.
• 40% have heterogeneously dense breasts – increased risk and challenges in detection.
• 40% have scattered areas of fibroglandular density – some challenges in detection, but lower risk than dense breasts.

💡 Why It Matters:
Dense breast tissue appears white on a mammogram — and so do tumors — making it harder to spot cancer early. Women with dense breasts have a higher risk of developing breast cancer and may benefit from additional screening like 3D mammography, ultrasound, or MRI.

✨ Knowing your breast density empowers you to make informed decisions about your health. Talk to your doctor to learn your density and whether additional screening is right for you!

👉 Do you know your breast density? Comment below and let’s raise awareness together! 💖

02/21/2025

☑️Do You Know Your Breast Density?


Breast density matters. ‼️It’s one of the most important things to know about your breast health, yet many women don’t even realize they have dense breasts. Here’s why it’s crucial: cancer can hide in dense tissue, making it harder to detect on a mammogram.

Breast density is categorized into four levels:

1️⃣ Almost entirely fatty – Easiest to see abnormalities.
2️⃣ Scattered fibroglandular density – Some dense areas, but cancer is still fairly visible.
3️⃣ Heterogeneously dense – Tissue is mostly dense, making it harder to spot cancer.
4️⃣ Extremely dense – Cancer can be nearly invisible on a mammogram

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So, how do you know your breast density? It’s included in your mammogram report! If you have dense breasts (categories 3 or 4), talk to your doctor about additional screening like ultrasound or MRI. These tests can help find cancers that a mammogram might miss.

Dense breast tissue is common, but knowledge is power. 💪Ask about your breast density, advocate for additional screening if needed, and prioritize your breast health. 💝

12/10/2024

It was an honor and a privilege to offer women who are in need of basic women’s wellness care. We were able to provide 40 free mammograms to those in Coachella this past weekend. 🩷

We are proud to bring much-needed care to women in Coachella through the Women’s Health Clinic. Thanks to the generosity of a grant from Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, The Pink Journey Foundation is honored to provide no-cost mammograms, ensuring women have access to this critical service.🩷

This initiative is a collaboration with Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, TODEC, and DPMG Health, who are offering additional services such as cervical screenings and vaccines. Together, we are united in our mission to promote women’s health by providing essential care and empowering early detection. With gratitude and pride, we are here to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women in our community. 🩷
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11/29/2024

September and October were very generous months for The Pink Journey Foundation both in mobile mammography events and fundraisers. Please see our newsletter with the many events we enjoyed and participated in. Go to: https://conta.cc/3OxdD8D

Email from The Pink Journey Foundation Season of giving November 2024 Newsletter Monthly news & updates Today, we thank those whose generous donations allow our services to continue to grow and prospe

11/20/2024

We are deeply grateful to the amazing team at Toyota of Anaheim for their generous donation to The Pink Journey Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Your kindness and support are truly inspiring.

This partnership means so much to us, as it helps provide underserved women with access to life-saving mammograms through our Rolling With Hope mobile mammogram program. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the fight against breast cancer, one mammogram at a time.

Thank you for standing with us in our mission to bring hope, health, and education to women in our community. Your generosity is making an incredible impact!

10/26/2024

🎀👚 Having a little fun before the x mobile mammogram event!

We’re thrilled to have partnered with Revolve for a one-day event bringing mobile mammograms to young women in our community! Revolve’s generosity and forward-thinking made this possible, helping raise awareness about breast density and the life-saving importance of early detection. Thank you, Revolve, for making women’s health a priority and leading the way on this vital issue! 💝

10/20/2024

Happy Birthday Jill! 🎂Wishing you the best! Every day you inspire the many women you encounter and you share your knowledge and experience to encourage and guide them on their journey. Your kindness, compassion, and understanding guide women as they move forward. You truly are an angel!👼 The Pink Journey Foundation is grateful for your leadership and we wish you many happy memories in the days to come! Happy Birthday! 🎀🎉

10/19/2024

💞🎀 Happy Birthday to our incredible Executive Director, Melanie Lewis! 🎉💖 Everything Melanie does is filled with passion, commitment, and a heart for service that inspires us all. Her dedication to The Pink Journey Foundation is nothing short of extraordinary, and we are beyond grateful to have her leading the way.

Melanie, we wish you the most wonderful birthday filled with love and joy, just as you bring so much to everyone around you! Here’s to you! 🎂✨

10/17/2024

🎙️ Tune in and turn up the volume! 🎙️

We’re thrilled to announce that Melanie Lewis, Executive Director, and Lauren Simpson, Board Member of The Pink Journey Foundation, hit the airwaves to share the incredible work TPJF is doing to support women facing breast cancer! 💕 From providing cooling mittens and socks to prevent neuropathy, to offering FREE mammograms through our Rolling With Hope program, we’re all about empowering women on their journey to healing! 🎗️✨

And guess what? They also spilled the details on our upcoming event at The Wild Goose Tavern on Thursday, October 17th! 🍻🎉 Don’t miss out—it’s going to be a night to remember! #
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10/10/2024

We are stronger together! And this year we are grateful to Brighton in Corona for their second annual fundraising efforts during the whole month of October in partnership with The Pink Journey Foundation.
Brighton is committed to raising funds towards breast cancer early detection and finding a cure!
Each October the Brighton stores host Power of Pink events to empower survivors, encourage others, and raise funds to help those challenged by the disease.
Brighton Corona will be donating $10 for each of the breast cancer bracelets sold in their store, in October, to The Pink Journey Foundation.
We want to thank Brighton for recognizing breast cancer as an important cause and for honoring The Pink Journey Foundation as its fundraising recipient.
Please consider making a gift by visiting the store or calling as they will send it to you for your convenience!

10/10/2024

🍻💖 Cheers to a Cause!

We’re thrilled to announce a special partnership between Wild Goose Tavern and The Pink Journey Foundation this October! For every custom sign purchased, honoring someone currently fighting breast cancer, a survivor, or in remembrance of a loved one, Wild Goose will generously donate $5 to support our mission.

Let’s raise a glass to support and celebrate the incredible fighters, survivors, and those we’ve lost. The generosity of Wild Goose Tavern makes this possible, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 🎀

Mark your calendars for a Happy Hour you won’t want to miss—Thursday, October 17th at Wild Goose Tavern! Join us for drinks, good vibes, and a chance to give back.

Tag your crew and let’s toast to hope and strength! 💪🏽🍻

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10/09/2024

Join Us for Our 3rd Health Service Event! 🎀💪🏽

Early detection saves lives! 🩷 Join us this Saturday, October 12th, from 8:30am-5:00pm at New Hope Baptist Church for a day focused on health and wellness.

📅 What’s Offered:

• Mobile Mammography (ages 40+)
• Dental Services: Exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and extractions
• Vision Services: Exams and eyeglasses
• Blood pressure screenings
• Flu and COVID shots
• Voter registration and more!

✅ ALL services are FREE and no insurance is needed.

📍Location:
New Hope Baptist Church
1160 E. New York St
Long Beach, CA 90813

First come, first serve—so arrive early! Registration closes once we reach capacity. Be sure to bring a photo ID with your name.

This event is brought to you by New Hope Home, Hands of New Hope, The Pink Journey Foundation, Healing California, Councilwoman Suely Saro, NCNW, and more. 💕 Let’s prioritize our health and support our community together!