MAKE A FIST AGAINST PARKINSON'S

On October 20th, together with PBX Nederland / Rock Steady Europe we will make a fist against Parkinson’s! On that day, the Netherlands will be boxing for everyone living with this disease. Parkinson’s currently affects 63,500 people in the Netherlands, and that number is expected to double in the next 20 years. Boxing for Parkinson’s has been proven to effectively slow down the progression of the disease, and movement helps people with Parkinson's. Join us and support the fight! 🥊

What are we doing?

All boxing gyms in the Netherlands are challenged to make a fist together. On October 20th at 14:30 (CET), we will strike back at the same time. Will you join us?

How does it work?

1. Register your boxing gym.
2. Gather as many participants as possible.
3. Each participant creates their own fundraising page.
4. Raise at least €100 per participant through sponsorships.
5. Log in via Zoom before 14:30 (CET) on October 20th.
6. At 14:30 (CET), the challenge begins with the starting signal.

What is the challenge?

Together, we will perform 10 boxing combinations via Zoom, led by the organization. The combinations can be done on a punching bag, with pads, or through shadowboxing.

How does the challenge work?

• Live event via Zoom: Box in groups of 5. The first boxer starts, joins the back of the line, and the next one continues until the minute is over. Everyone counts the combinations out loud.
• Shadowboxing at home via Zoom: Punch in the air and take 10 quick steps. Repeat the combination, which can also be done while seated. Each combination lasts 1 minute, followed by 1 minute of rest.
• The DRILL: At the end of the 10 combinations, everyone will perform a final drill together. Each boxer throws 10 punches in a row and then joins the back of the line again. We count out loud. The drill lasts 2 minutes.

All activities will be coordinated via Zoom with instructions from the organization. We will work with numbered punches (1 through 6). Here you can watch the video instructions to practice the punches we will be using.

Join us and make a fist against Parkinson’s!

The more boxers, the stronger we are. Want to know more? Email marliesvaneunen@parkinsonfonds.nl with the subject “Fists against Parkinson’s.”