Partnership will raise awareness of the importance of PD and exercise
Indianapolis and new york and miami, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rock Steady Boxing, a non-profit gym with a unique exercise program designed specifically for Parkinson's disease (PD), has joined the Parkinson's Disease Foundation as the national team for Moving Day, a walk for Parkinson's disease. We have partnered with. Moving Day is the Foundation's signature fundraising event and campaign to further increase awareness, funding and understanding of PD. As a national team, Rock Steady strives to raise awareness of PD, strengthen our company culture, and expand our reach by connecting with thousands of supporters across the country.
“At Rock Steady, we are excited to be representing our team at the Parkinson's Disease Foundation Mobile Day events across the country.” ryan cotton, President and CEO of Rock Steady Boxing. “The Parkinson's Disease Foundation has supported Rock Steady affiliates for many years, working with over 800 affiliates to rally the Parkinson's disease community and raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and the importance of physical activity for people with this diagnosis. I look forward to improving it.”
Affecting approximately 1 million people in the United States and 10 million people worldwide, PD is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. Although PD is different for everyone, research shows that regular exercise can improve PD symptoms and improve your overall quality of life.
Founded in 2006, Rock Steady is one of three organizations that is a certified exercise education program by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Its non-contact, boxing-based curriculum is specifically adapted and designed to address the symptoms of PD, providing physical benefits such as improved gait and balance, fewer falls and hospitalizations, and in some cases significantly slows the progression of the disease. Exercise programs like Rock Steady can also help improve the overall quality of life for people with PD by reducing fatigue, depression, and anxiety.
“We're thrilled that Rock Steady Boxing will be a part of all Moving Day events across the country, especially for those in areas who haven't experienced it yet.” terry weymouthThe boxer was diagnosed at the age of 55 and has been active in the program since 2009. “The fact that my symptoms have reduced and I feel better proves that exercise is really as important as experts stress it is for people with Parkinson's disease. .”
The Moving Day event focuses on the benefits of exercise for PD symptoms and provides a platform for Rock Steady to raise awareness and collaborate with organizations and individuals dedicated to serving the PD community. Since 2011, he has attracted more than 186,000 participants and raised money at Moving Day events held across the country. $45 million Fund cutting-edge research and community programs.
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation will expand its reach this year by bringing exercise programs such as Rock Steady to three brand new Moving Day event locations.Moving Day Salt Lake City and Moving Day portland maine It will be held for the first time this spring. Saturday, May 4th and Saturday June 1st, Each. The all-new Moving Day Indianapolis will join the movement during the organization's fall season. Saturday, September 21st.
For more information on how to attend a Moving Day event near you, visit MovingDayWalk.org or call the Parkinson's Disease Foundation's toll-free helpline in English or Spanish at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) Please call.
About Parkinson's Disease Foundation
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation improves the lives of people with Parkinson's disease by improving treatments and advancing research towards a cure. In everything we do, we draw on the energy, experience and passion of the global Parkinson's disease community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation $425 million In Parkinson's disease research and clinical care.connect with us at parkinson's disease.org, Facebook, twitter, Instagram Or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).
About Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease, which affects an estimated 1 million Americans, is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease and the 14th leading cause of death in the United States. With progressive loss of motor control (eg, tremors or tremors at rest). lack of facial expressions), and non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety).There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, and nearly 90,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.
About Rocksteady Boxing
Rock Steady Boxing equips franchisees and empowers coaches to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.Founded in Indianapolis In 2006, our non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum was specifically adapted and designed to address the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, making it the best-known exercise program specifically for Parkinson's disease with over 800 affiliate locations. One of the. To find a Rock Steady Boxing class near you, visit RockSteadyBoxing.org or connect with Rock Steady Boxing on Facebook and Instagram.
Media contact:
Melissa Nobles Gonzalez
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
mgonzalez@parkinson.org
305-537-9134
parkinson's disease.org
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