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 The 7th Annual Roanoke College International Film Series continues this weekend Denise Membreno February 20, 2025 1 min read Roanoke College president Frank Shushok Jr. on big changes at the school Gene Marrano February 20, 2025 1 min read New Hollins museum director says she’s “incredibly lucky,” to land here Gene Marrano February 20, 2025
