Breast Cancer Support Group Gathers for a Speaker and Christmas Potluck
December 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – A heartwarming Christmas potluck was enjoyed by the festive members of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, during their monthly meeting on December 8.
Ladies who have or have had any kind of cancer, not just breast cancer, are invited to become part of the meaningful facet of the community.
Leslie Northcutt, owner of Ascend Physical Therapy, was the guest speaker. She shared the many benefits of physical therapy, such as restoring range of motion, strengthening muscles, managing pain, and preventing injuries.
For breast cancer patients in particular, physical therapy can help with lymphedema, scar tissue mobilization, and with surgery preparations. “We can evaluate you before your surgery and advise your surgeon on how to position you comfortably to prevent the irritation of preexisting issues or aches,” Leslie explained.
“Even if your surgery or injury was years ago, it doesn’t mean physical therapy can’t help you now. You are not stuck in restriction,” Leslie added. She complimented the group for being vocal and talking about their unique cancer experiences. “Continue to be a resource for others and say ‘Hey there’s something you can do about your pain and there’s hope.’”
Group member Bobbie Malone agreed wholeheartedly, “How fortunate are we to be able to help others and to have a place we can go to let it all out! Here, ladies find acceptance, understanding, advice, and friendship.”
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support meets at 5:30 pm on the second Monday of each month in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd. Meetings include opportunities to share prayer requests, sign cards for homebound members, discuss personal cancer testimonies, and enjoy light refreshments.
In My Closet is another resource the Foundation offers for cancer patients and survivors. It has free prosthetics, wigs, mastectomy bras, hats, and more. For more information about Foundation events and programs, follow the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on Facebook and Instagram. The Foundation is an IRS-designated 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Photo 1: Merry Christmas from the ladies of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group! Back row from left to right are Annabell Nance, Sissy Gortmaker, Gail Brewer, Leslie Northcutt, Carolyn McKinney, Jo Beth Brewer, Janie Caldwell, Jo Deane Sherrill, Renee Maeker, and Debbie Stribling. Front row are Kristi Brewer and Lori Voorheese.
Photo 2: Leslie Nortcutt, owner of Ascend Physical Therapy, shared the benefits of physical therapy with the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group. Follow the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with future speakers, events, and programs.
Photo 3: Oh what fun! Debbie Stribling won a jewelry case in a door prize drawing during the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group’s December meeting. Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd.
Photo 4: Meetings of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group offer light refreshments, time for personal cancer testimonies and prayer requests, and the chance to sign cards for homebound patients. Gail Brewer is pictured left signing a card for a homebound patient as others chat and wait their turn.
Photo 5: Come one, come all! The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, welcomes ladies who have or have had any type of cancer, not just breast cancer. Their Christmas potluck had a fabulous turnout and was plenty of fun.
