Boxing 4 Parkinsons
Donation protected
We are raising funds to secure the Medway Boxing 4 Parkisnons programme for 2020 and keep it free to the participants that already have to battle with daily life troubles.
This programme is helping improve people's lives that are living with the disease. This programme is not just an ordinary fitness programme, it is a social occasion for these wonderful people. It is helping reduce isolation and improve their socialisation. Which is giving them the chance to socialise with people fighting the battle also, so they see they are not alone. The doors are open half hour before the session and half hour after the session with the kettle on to give the socialisation and community feel. This group has become very good friends through the programme and always encourage each other to push on and continue to improve. This programme has improved the participants lives hugely already. Improving mobility, coordination, strength and fitness. Some struggled with walking when they began this programme and are now running unaided and having strength to get up off the floor was tough which is needed if a fall occurs. They are now able to do basic core exercises such as press ups, sit ups and squats. Which shows its self how beneficial this programme for the Medway Parkinson's community.
Many of the people that attend this programme are unable to work and find it very hard to afford general gyms or fitness classes. We believe in breaking down all barriers to make programmes such as these accessible for those who are in need.
Last year we secured the funding to keep this programme free for all users and their carers through various sources. Now we are in desperate need to secure funds to keep this fantastic initiative running for 2020. The funds are to pay for venue hire, equipment costs and coach delivery.
If you are able to spare a few pounds for this cause it really appreciated and anyone is welcome to visit the programme every Thursday 4pm @ St Mary's ABC in Chatham to meet these wonderful people and see how the funding is being used.
Many thanks
This programme is helping improve people's lives that are living with the disease. This programme is not just an ordinary fitness programme, it is a social occasion for these wonderful people. It is helping reduce isolation and improve their socialisation. Which is giving them the chance to socialise with people fighting the battle also, so they see they are not alone. The doors are open half hour before the session and half hour after the session with the kettle on to give the socialisation and community feel. This group has become very good friends through the programme and always encourage each other to push on and continue to improve. This programme has improved the participants lives hugely already. Improving mobility, coordination, strength and fitness. Some struggled with walking when they began this programme and are now running unaided and having strength to get up off the floor was tough which is needed if a fall occurs. They are now able to do basic core exercises such as press ups, sit ups and squats. Which shows its self how beneficial this programme for the Medway Parkinson's community.
Many of the people that attend this programme are unable to work and find it very hard to afford general gyms or fitness classes. We believe in breaking down all barriers to make programmes such as these accessible for those who are in need.
Last year we secured the funding to keep this programme free for all users and their carers through various sources. Now we are in desperate need to secure funds to keep this fantastic initiative running for 2020. The funds are to pay for venue hire, equipment costs and coach delivery.
If you are able to spare a few pounds for this cause it really appreciated and anyone is welcome to visit the programme every Thursday 4pm @ St Mary's ABC in Chatham to meet these wonderful people and see how the funding is being used.
Many thanks
Fundraising team: Boxing 4 Parkinsons (6)
Wayne Smith
Organizer
Phil Bungay
Team member
John Akerman
Team member
Jane Cullen
Team member
Nansubuga Kolawole
Team member
