Punching for Parkinson's
Funding the Fight Against Parkinson's disease
Our Partners
What is Punching for Parkinson's?
Punching for Parkinson's is a unique fundraiser invented right here in Knoxville. It is an opportunity to honor loved ones with Parkinson's disease, raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and support a local PK Hope is Alive, Parkinson's Support Group.
Here is how it works: It's a punch-a-thon!
Anyone can register to be a Boxer and get donations and/or per-punch pledges from everyone you know from around the world. There is no minimum donation and everything is done online. Nothing to sell. No money to handle.
Then, on November 1st, every registered boxer gets one minute to throw as many punches as they can. All of the money will go to PK Hope is Alive, a local Parkinson's support group.
This Year's Exhibitors
Partners for Parkinson's
Partners for Parkinson's is at-home nursing and consulting specifically for people with Parkinson's disease.
Aging Family Partners
Aging Family Partners a can help you build a comprehensive medical, financial, legal, emotional, and physical plan with a dedicated professional who understands the seriousness of your aging loved one’s situation.
NutriShop
Nutrishop is local & veteran-owned supplement and nutrition shop located in Knoxville (only one in East TN too!). They also provide free total body composition scans and free meal plans.
Dementian Care Solutions
Dementia Care Solutions is dedicated to serving the East Tennessee community by equipping families with dementia-specific education, skills, resources and support for caregivers and individuals experiencing cognitive changes.
The Cole Center
The mission of UTMC Cole Center for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders is to provide compassionate and quality care for patients with movement disorders using the most up to date research and treatments.
https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/locations/cole-center-parkinsons-movement-disorders
Senior Financial Group
Senior Financial Group is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in helping seniors and their families navigate the complexities of Medicare. Based in Knoxville, TN, SFG provides unbiased advice on a wide range of insurance products, with a primary focus on Medicare plans.
Senior Helpers
Senior Helpers of Knoxville offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that support aging in-place.
Emory Mills
Emory Mills is a family owned Senior Living company offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in North Knoxville.
Medtronic
Medtronic develops and manufactures Deep Brain Stimulation devices for treating Parkinson's disease.
Emory Care at Home
Emory Care at Home has a customized approach to in-home care and engagement for Knoxville-area seniors who need a little support to remain independent at home.
All of the money from Punching for Parkinson's goes to support
PK Hope is Alive is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit Parkinson's support group (#80-0436475) in Oak Ridge Tennessee. Their board of directors is responsible for allocating the funds from Punching for Parkinson's. Their mission is to help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson's throughout East Tennessee (not just in their support group).
Join us for Punching for Parkinson's
What your donations do.
Right Here. Right Now.
Punching for Parkinson's is now in it's fourth year and it keeps getting better. Here is how the money has been used:
-10 local people with Parkinson's were scholarships to local exercise programs. The benefit to them and their families has been immeasurable.
-The money we raised was used to purchase a rack of 60 dumbbells for the local Rock Steady Boxing affiliate.
-We purchased new equipment for local exercise programs to help them serve our Parkinson's community better.
-PK Hope is Alive provided free guided monthly Nordic Walking treks to local people with Parkinson's. Nordic Walking has been shown to be exceptional in helping PD fighters improve their gait and get a great full-body workout in the outdoors.
Scholarships, equipment, programs, classes, home modifications. Anything that will help local people fighting Parkinson's get the boost they need to help them live their fullest life.
