Health Care Foundation Kicks-Off Summer of Healthy Fun
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation launched its new offering, Summer of Healthy Fun, on Monday, June 23, providing local media and the Foundation Board of Directors with an opportunity to sample what this new program has in store.
The Summer of Healthy Fun is intended to let each Hopkins County citizen pursue their healthy goals through education and activities.
At the kick-off, guests were led through a desk warm-up by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs Sports Medicine Coordinator Tracy Lott. Stretches focused on the arms, wrists, neck, and sides to keep participants flexible and feeling good throughout the workday.
Next, Emily Nance, community engagement & fundraising coordinator of the Foundation Office, led the group in a rock painting session. The guests were very creative, painting a turtle, shark, peach, watermelon, sun, bumble bee, and other imaginative designs. Activities, such as painting, help lower heart rate, improve hand-eye coordination, improve concentration, and promote relaxation.
The final offering for the group was breathwork by Dr. Mary Leshe of the Heritage Christian Counseling Center. She went over a few ways to relax and center through breathing and painting a mental picture.
The Foundation provided healthy snacks, including fresh fruit cups and egg bites, the latter of which guests were provided the recipe in a booklet they were encouraged to take home.
All Summer of Health Fun events are free or have a nominal fee. Space may be limited. Early registration is advised to secure a spot. Some events may be targeted to a specific gender or may have a minimum age requirement. Please see the website for more details.
Events will be added as the summer progresses, so check the website often.
The next event will be held this Saturday, June 23, at 7 a.m. at Coleman Park. A Walk in the Park will be a group walk around the park for all ages. Everyone is invited. Pre-registration is recommended so the Foundation will know who to expect. The group will meet near the boat ramp accessible through the parking lot off Main Street.
The website for information and registration is HCSummer25.GiveSmart.com.
The Foundation welcomes residents to join in the fun and try or learn something new this summer!
The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) that focuses on improving the health of Hopkins County residents. Not only does it offer clinics and programs, but the Foundation also funds projects for its partners, the Hopkins County Hospital District and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
Photo 1: Tracy Lott, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs sports medicine coordinator, and Dr. Mary Leshe, Heritage Christian Counseling Center, provided education as part of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s kick-off of the Summer of Healthy Fun series. For more information on the upcoming programs in this series, visit HCSummer25.GiveSmart.com.
Photo 2: Foundation Board Member Garrett Glass does some arm and hand stretches as part of the Foundation’s Summer of Healthy Fun program. Visit the website, HCSummer25.GiveSmart.com, for all the details and events being offered.
Photo 3: Foundation Board Member Steve Rutherford is buzzing with excitement as he shares his rock creation, a bumble bee. In addition to rock painting, desk stretches and breathwork were also discussed at the kickoff to the Summer of Health Fun sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation.
Photo 4: Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board Members Kenny Rogers, Pam Black, and Bob Weaver flash their smiles and their rock paintings. Rock painting was part of the Kick-Off of the Summer of Healthy Fun held on Monday, June 23.
