June 10 2017
Spruce Grove Alberta Combative Sports Outdoor Expo & Fundraiser
Hosted by; The Boxing Club & The Kamikaze Punishment Foundation
Location: 128 Queen Street Spruce Grove
This event is completely free and we invite everyone to come done and get a complimentary workout in then support the athletes by watching them compete after!
Spruce Grove Alberta Outdoor Fitness Expo
2:00pm to 5:00pm FREE Fitness Training Sessions
-Boxing
-Yoga
-Kickboxing
-Group Fitness Circuits
-& much more!!!!
Rocksteady Sparathon Fundraiser Event
6:00pm to 8:00pm Boxing Matches {Sparring Rounds}
Friendly boxing matches were each athlete gets pledges to enter the event with all funds raised will go to the rock Steady foundation, 100 percent of the donation goes towards day to day life betterment of Parkinson patients. This is just another way for the athlete’s and community to give back with the use of the sport hey love! #passion #community #growth
-HISTORY-
Rock Steady Boxing, the first boxing program of its kind in the country, was founded in 2006 by former Marion County (Indiana) Prosecutor, Scott C. Newman, who is living with Parkinson’s.
Newman began intense, one-on-one, boxing training just a few years after he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s at the age of 40. Newman witnessed the dramatic improvement in his physical health, agility and daily functioning through the intense and high energy workouts. Newman’s quality of life improved dramatically in a short time due to his fighting back against Parkinson’s disease.
As word of this unique program spread and the demand for the classes increased, Rock Steady created training programs to meet the fitness levels at all stages of Parkinson’s – from the newly diagnosed to those who had been living with it for decades plus.
Rock Steady Boxing is often asked about the design of our logo – the Statue of Liberty embellished with a boxing glove. According to Newman, the words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty and the hope symbolized by her presence at Ellis Island, illustrated his dream that Rock Steady Boxing would be a beacon of light and hope for those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.
Our mission is to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to “fight back.”
-FUEL THE FIGHT-
As a one-of-a-kind non-profit organization, we couldn’t be more thankful for you and your support!
All the funds raised will go to the rock Steady foundation, 100 percent of the donation goes towards day to day life betterment of Parkinson patients.
We need you in our corner! Your generosity is what makes this program grow, allowing us to establish RSB Affiliate programs throughout the world for people with Parkinson’s. Please consider helping Rock Steady Boxing impact the lives of people with Parkinson’s by giving a gift today.
Rock Steady Boxing is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (ID #20-5113083) funded primarily by private donations.
Your dollars make a difference. “Our Rock Steady Coaches have been so supportive and encouraging. The RSB classes push us more than we would ever do on our own. The other boxers and their “cornermen” have encouraged us every step of the way and become our new friends. These friendships keep you from feeling like you’re all alone in your battle with Parkinson’s. After just a few months of classes, our friends and family members are commenting on how much better Doug is doing. He is stronger, more engaged in life, and even smiling a bit here and there.” – Carole Lucke
Please consider helping Rock Steady Boxing impact the lives of people with Parkinson’s all over the world by giving a gift today.
-THE CHALLENGE-
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative movement disorder which can cause deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function.
The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 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.
