1 Million and Growing

At least one million people in America live with Parkinson’s disease and at least 90,000 more are diagnosed every year.

This is more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS).

Parkinson’s impacts every aspect of life; social, physical, cognitive, marital, financial and emotional.

There is no cure and no known cause.

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1 Million and Growing

Punching for Parkinson’s was developed to raise money and to help improve the quality of life for people in East Tennessee fighting Parkinson’s.

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Right now.

Community Allies

1 Million and Growing

Community Allies

This year we are having an Expo of community allies and partners. We want to help connect our fighters with local businesses and organizations that understand and support people with Parkinson's disease.

The fee is minimal but your support is immeasurable to the indivuduals and families living with Parkinson's disease.

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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 help Black Dog Fitness continue to provide support and exercise programs to the Knoxville Parkinson's community

Here is how it works: It's a punch-a-thon!

Anyone can register to be a Boxer. Then they get donations and/or per-punch pledges. There is no minimum donation and everything is done online. Nothing to sell. No money to handle.

Then, on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00, 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.

All donations are tax deductible and will go to Black Dog Fitness. The price of just keeping the doors open is going to nearly double for them in 2027. The money will help Black Dog Fitness continue the financial aid program and keep member fees affordable.

Donations will go to Fiscal Sponsorship Allies (EIN: 85-0839183). FSA is public charity that accepts tax-deductible donations on behalf of their sponsored organizations and then provides grants and oversite to Black Dog Fitness under their 501(c)(3) umbrella.

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The proceeds from Punching for Parkinson's will go to Black Dog Fitness.

At it's very core, Black Dog Fitness is just a facility and caring coaches. Without either of these, there is no need for anything else. The funds from Punching for Parkinson's will help Black Dog Fitness continue to provide exceptional exercise and support programs at an affordable cost to Parkinson's fighters in East Tennessee.

Continue providing financial aid to people with Parkinson's that need it.
Keep the Black Dog Fitness facility open. In 2027, the price of just keeping the doors open will double.
Provide exceptional coaching for group exercise classes.

Punching for Parkinson's

P4P 2026 - Saturday Oct 24

1 Million and Growing

1 Million and Growing

1 Million and Growing

You can help

1 Million and Growing

1 Million and Growing

Community Allies

1 Million and Growing

Community Allies

What is Punching for Parkinson's?

Join us for Punching for Parkinson's 2026

What your donations do.

Right Here. Right Now.

Questions?

Drop us a line and we will contact you

PUNCHING FOR PARKINSON'S ©

For the Benefit of Black Dog Fitness

Punching for Parkinson's

P4P 2026 - Saturday Oct 24

1 Million and Growing

1 Million and Growing

1 Million and Growing

You can help

1 Million and Growing

1 Million and Growing

Community Allies

1 Million and Growing

Community Allies

What is Punching for Parkinson's?

Join us for Punching for Parkinson's 2026

What your donations do.

Right Here. Right Now.

Questions?

Drop us a line and we will contact you

PUNCHING FOR PARKINSON'S ©

For the Benefit of Black Dog Fitness

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