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 TAP turns 60, celebrating with a traveling birthday party this week Gene Marrano April 28, 2025 3 min read Washington Commanders announce plans for new stadium at old RFK site Ian Price April 28, 2025 1 min read April is Financial Literacy Month, Virginia savings plan launches new name Gene Marrano April 28, 2025