SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A local gym is catering to not only breast cancer but all cancer survivors and those going through treatment through a group to help support and uplift.

Cheryl Youngblood received her breast cancer diagnosis in 2018.

She’s now a survivor and partnered with the YMCA to create a 12-week program called FWCC Thrivers. The group is funded by the LSUHS medical students who raise funds for the survivors through an annual walk-a-thon.

KSLA spoke with Youngblood about what the group has to offer.

“They have swimming classes that we take. The water aerobics, the chair aerobics, they have a lot of different things you can do to help you out. Then you get to meet people, and you meet whenever you want to meet. And it’s just a good program. I am glad I am apart of it becaus

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