Punching for Parkinson's 2026
Funding the Fight Against Parkinson's disease
What is Punching for Parkinson's?
Punching for Parkinson's was invented right here in Knoxville to honor loved ones with Parkinson's disease, raise awareness about Parkinson's and help local support and exercise programs.
It's a punch-a-thon!i
Anyone can register to be a Boxer. They get supporters to donate and/or pledge per punch foro their time in the ring. There is no minimum donation and everything is done online.
Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 am, it's FIGHT TIME.
Every registered boxer gets one minute to throw as many punches as they can. The whole community comes out to cheer on the boxers and visit with local Parkinson's community supporters.
All donations are tax deductible and go to help Black Dog Fitness continue to provide exercise and support programs to the Parkinson's fighters of East Tennessee.
Right Here. Right Now.
Every dollar helps support specialized programs, coaching, and Fighter Financial Assistance for Parkinson's exercise programs at Black Dog Fitness. This helps more people fight back against Parkinson’s and live stronger, healthier lives.
At it's very core, Black Dog Fitness is just a place with people - the gym and its coaches. Without either of these, nothing else matters. No amount of equipment, advertising or technology can substitute a safe place led by caring people.
EVERY CENT of the funds from Punching for Parkinson's 2026 will help Black Dog Fitness continue their exceptional exercise and support programs at an affordable cost to Parkinson's fighters in East Tennessee.
- Sustain the Fighter Financial Aid Program to members who need financial support to attend classes.
- Keep the Black Dog Fitness facility open. In 2027, the price of just staying in the facility will double.
- Provide exceptional coaching for group exercise classes.
