JOY+US

Founded by sports journalist, Holly Rowe, Joy+US is a nonprofit organization created to spark joy in the lives of those who need it most. After a Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma diagnosis, Rowe has become a tireless advocate for cancer research and prevention. During her journey with cancer, she started keeping a daily joy journal to record the little moments that made her absolutely happy. Joy has kept her going through the most difficult times in life. Now, Joy+US aims to create that same feeling for others.

The first Joy+US project is the Alex Wilcox Memorial Scholarship, which was created in honor of Mississippi State softball player, Alexis Ann Wilcox, with the permission of her parents Shaun and LeAnn Flowers Wilcox. Alex inspired Holly and the entire softball community with her courageous battle with ovarian cancer before her passing on June 25, 2018. This annual scholarship has been established to ensure that the legacy of Alex Wilcox will live on forever on the softball field.