FEATURE
In NYIT’s Rock Steady Boxing program, people with Parkinson’s disease are fighting their symptoms and embracing a new community.
Boxing to
Above: Boxer Paul Shelden works out with a volunteer instructor.
Facing (top to bottom): Adena Leder started the program at NYIT.
Boxers do exercises, like tying shoes, to help with their symptoms.
Kirtan Patel (right) with Marc Burns (left), who has Parkinson’s and is also a volunteer instructor.
Photos: Barry Sloan
Knock Out
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in the Fight