September is spreadJOY Month!

September is spreadJOY Month here at Columbia Family Chiropractic! This month, we are dedicated to spreading love, joy, and hope throughout our community. SpreadJOY, a wonderful nonprofit founded by Lindsay Stetson, has been uplifting those going through tough times by bringing them joy and support.

Lindsay and Tom Stetson are the founders of this 501c3 Non-Profit Organization and know what it’s like to need help. They have been through many trials over the last few years where it seemed like the hits wouldn’t stop coming – from their chiropractic business flooding and losing all contents in it, to experiencing serious health issues with their son, and Lindsay battling metastatic cervical cancer for 3 years.

After experiencing some concerning symptoms, Lindsay’s fight with cancer began in April of 2017 with 6 rounds of weekly chemotherapy, 32 external radiation treatments, and 5 internal radiations. Several months later, the disease spread to Lindsay’s abdominal lymph nodes requiring 32 additional radiation treatments. In the course of these treatments, it was discovered that cancer had filled Lindsay’s lungs, leading to another 6 rounds of chemotherapy. Despite a brief period filled with positive news, Lindsay needed to continue with 4 more rounds of chemotherapy on her lungs. With the news that cancer had spread to Lindsay’s brain and spine, she bravely completed 5 more radiation treatments and one last chemotherapy before she was hospitalized for various medical conditions and symptoms. On March 1, 2020, Lindsay gained her angel wings.

After receiving so many blessings (indescribable, really!) from others during and after Lindsay’s courageous battle, God placed a mission on her and Tom’s hearts to somehow pay it forward. One month before Lindsay passed, the spreadJOY mission was born to help those who need, it just as they have needed it. Lindsay is spreading JOY from heaven while her family and friends continue her journey to JOY in the community. Become a part of Our Story and let’s spreadJOY y’all!

There are many ways you can contribute and continue the amazing legacy of SpreadJOY. Visit spreadjoy.cc to learn more about this nonprofit and discover how you can help. This month’s proceeds will be donated to those affected by the recent August 17th fires.

We also have two upcoming events where you can participate and contribute to SpreadJOY. In addition to making donations, be sure to check out our fantastic Joy items so you can carry a piece of this initiative with you at all times.