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Rock Steady Boxing
(Meets behind The Matrix at 3228-B Leeman Ferry Road)
Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Disease
Founded in 2006 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. (RSB) in Indianapolis is the headquarters for a movement that is giving people with Parkinson's disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness curriculum.
In 2006, former Marion County Prosecutor Scott Newman was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He experienced a rapid progression of symptoms, including tremors, rigidity and a loss of some functions. A friend taught him to box, and he quickly saw his symptoms decrease. After only a few weeks, he stretched out his arms and said, "Look, I'm Rock Steady."
Rock Steady Boxing helps people maintain their physical independence, improve their quality of life and restore confidence and dignity while we wait for a cure. RSB empowers people with Parkinson's to "fight back."
Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. At RSB, Parkinson's is the opponent.
Researchers at institutions such as the University of Indianapolis and the Cleveland Clinic have validated physical and neurological improvement in Parkinson's patients participating in intense, forced workouts. Studies have shown that those participating in the RSB program can see delay, reversal and/or reduction in symptoms.
Getting the right kind of exercise is part of the battle, but equally important are the social and emotional benefits people gain from Rock Steady as shared in these testimonial excerpts:
(Meets behind The Matrix at 3228-B Leeman Ferry Road)
Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Disease
Founded in 2006 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. (RSB) in Indianapolis is the headquarters for a movement that is giving people with Parkinson's disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness curriculum.
In 2006, former Marion County Prosecutor Scott Newman was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He experienced a rapid progression of symptoms, including tremors, rigidity and a loss of some functions. A friend taught him to box, and he quickly saw his symptoms decrease. After only a few weeks, he stretched out his arms and said, "Look, I'm Rock Steady."
Rock Steady Boxing helps people maintain their physical independence, improve their quality of life and restore confidence and dignity while we wait for a cure. RSB empowers people with Parkinson's to "fight back."
Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. At RSB, Parkinson's is the opponent.
Researchers at institutions such as the University of Indianapolis and the Cleveland Clinic have validated physical and neurological improvement in Parkinson's patients participating in intense, forced workouts. Studies have shown that those participating in the RSB program can see delay, reversal and/or reduction in symptoms.
Getting the right kind of exercise is part of the battle, but equally important are the social and emotional benefits people gain from Rock Steady as shared in these testimonial excerpts:
- We came to see we were more than "victims." We could help others and help ourselves!
- We didn't know how much we needed Rock Steady Boxing. Thanks to Rock Steady, both of us have a more positive outlook on our future.
- Today, I have a new lease on life. I am upbeat, happy, and optimistic - I have HOPE. I have taken control of this disease. It is not controlling me.
- My total well-being - morale, physical ability and relationship with others is better because of Rock Steady.
- Rock Steady Boxing exists for one reason - to empower people with Parkinson's disease to "fight back." Three years ago we developed a Training Camp to prepare coaches to replicate the program in their home community. Today we have more than 100 affiliate programs in 30 states, and three international locations!
But it's just a drop in the bucket... Around the world, millions with Parkinson's are waiting for Rock Steady Boxing.
A dynamic online coaching certification program is in development which will allow us to train and increase the number of Rock Steady coaches around the world exponentially. This program will launch at the World Parkinson Congress in 2016 and there will finally be an answer for all those people who call from the far corners of the globe.
But, to make that happen, we need you "in our corner."
It's our mission to have a Rock Steady Boxing program in every community throughout the world. So that when you hear the words, "You have Parkinson's disease," it will be followed by, "And there's a gym down the street where you can fight back."
Your gifts will make this happen. You will have an impact in the lives of people with Parkinson's all over the world. It's your generosity that will grow and multiply this program.
To make an online donation to Rock Steady and increase the number of programs available, just click the "donate" button, or send your check to our headquarters,
Rock Steady Boxing
6847 Hillsdale Court
Indianapolis, IN 46250
RSB is recognized by the IRS, Tax ID # 20-5113083, and every donation receives a tax-deductible receipt.