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 disease and help Black Dog Fitness continue to provide support and exercise programs to the Knoxville Parkinson's community
It's a punch-a-thon!
Anyone can register to be a Boxer. Then get donations and/or per-punch pledges. There is no minimum donation and everything is done online. Nothing to sell. No money to handle.
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.
Donations help provide specialized programs, coaching, and financial assistance at Black Dog Fitness so more people can 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 fancy technology can substitute a safe place lead 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.
The Knoxville Tennessee Punch-a-thon
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