Rocky Mount YMCA uses boxing to counter impact of Parkinson’s Gene Marrano March 5, 2019 1 min read courtesy Franklin County YMCA Approximately 60, 000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, tremors and changes in speech and gait. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports some patients are literally fighting back. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Phase One of Fallon Park Elementary remodel reaches milestone todayNext: City Council looks for equity in new comp. plan Related Stories 1 min read Dems, GOP will pick candidates for House of Delegates and/or state offices in primary Gene Marrano June 16, 2025 2 min read Sen. Kaine files War Powers Resolution to prevent war with Iran Clark Palmer June 16, 2025 1 min read The Roanoke Pinball Museum is celebrating 10 years and an expansion. Denise Membreno June 16, 2025
