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Rally Against Parkinson’s (RAP) is a 501c3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization supporting Rock Steady Boxing and striving to be a resource for excellence in education, exercise, wellness and camaraderie for people living with Parkinson’s. Its members are fighting back with a variety of ways to live well with Parkinson’s. Exercise has proven to lessen the symptoms of PD, and patients have found that Rock Steady Boxing is one of the best techniques to do this. While there are numerous Rock Steady Boxing sites in Maryland, the only classes available in Harford County are at Forest Hill Health + Fitness, the Y of Abingdon and virtual classes. Offered free to PD patients, this program grew from a mere five participants in 2015 to more than 130 in 2022. When program funding became questionable, these boxers wouldn’t give in to intimidation. They’re fighting back through Rally Against Parkinson’s, to bring Rock Steady Boxing to more people in the county and surrounding areas. From fundraising events to member donations, the RAP board of directors is working to create events and opportunities for funding so that RAP can help everyone who has been touched by this debilitating disease live better with Parkinson’s.
