June 23, 2025 – 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.
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A video presentation of this Health Care Foundation Summer of Healthy Fun Kick-off will be available soon. Stay tuned…
