The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than one million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year. Rock Steady Boxing is the first gym in the country dedicated to the fight against Parkinson’s.
The mission of Rock Steady Boxing is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back. Rock Steady Boxing, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum.
The Clinton County Family YMCA is teaming up with Witham Health Services and Rock Steady Boxing Coaches to offer a program a the YMCA on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-1:15 p.m. starting on February 5.
For more information on how to get enrolled, join us for an informational meeting on January 8 at 7 p.m. at the Clinton County YMCA located at 950 S. Maish Road, Frankfort, IN 46041, or call Kim Stevens at 765-654-9622.