Rocky Mount YMCA uses boxing to counter impact of Parkinson’s Gene Marrano March 5, 2019 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Phase One of Fallon Park Elementary remodel reaches milestone todayNext: City Council looks for equity in new comp. plan Related Stories 2 minutes read Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Senators criticize capture of Maduro Gene Marrano January 3, 2026 0 1 minute read Rep. Cline issues statement of support for capture of Maduro Gene Marrano January 3, 2026 0 2 minutes read U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Caracas Strike Ian Price January 3, 2026 0
