Boxing Back from Parkinson's | Cleveland News

In a gritty gym in Lakewood, Ohio, fighters aged 40 to 89 battle Parkinson’s not with glory, but with grit—through boxing, meditation, and sheer will. Founded by hospice nurse Maria Pujolas, Rock Steady Boxing Cleveland turns tough love into hope, helping patients reclaim mobility and mental sharpness. Sandy Hahn, once bedridden from MSA, now boxes without aid, does burpees, and credits the program with transforming his outlook from despair to determination. Beyond the ring, spin classes, yoga, and caregiver workouts offer holistic support, proving that with community and courage, even the toughest neurodegenerative battles can be fought—and won. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/891904ad10709f6d