ABOUT US
OUR STORY
History
Rock Steady Boxing was founded in 2006 by Scott C. Newman after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 40. Determined to fight back, Scott, started to train with his friend and former Golden Gloves boxer Vince Perez. He found this training was helping his symptoms to the point where his tremor was controlled and he felt Rock Steady. Soon his Young Onset PD group joined in the fight and this labor of love quickly gained national attention. Adding professional boxer Kristy Rose Follmar as the initial RSB Coach led to the creation of a curriculum that has grown into what RSB is today.
How It All Started
An original group of 6 boxers started the first RSB classes in an exercise room in the back of a finance company in Indianapolis. That group moved to an aerobics room in a gym and eventually to its own dedicated space in that same gym. A 501(c)3 was formed to run the organization which moved to the current headquarters on the NE side of Indianapolis. Currently the HQ gym continues to serve 250+ boxers with PD. In 2013 we started teaching the RSB method to others to take back to their communities which has led to the RSB network around the world today.
NOW LOOK AT US
Our Growth
Today, Rock Steady Boxing is a thriving international nonprofit organization. What began as a personal journey for Scott Newman has evolved into a international network of health professionals and fitness professionals offering Rock Steady Boxing programs in over 800 Affiliate locations in every state and 14 countries worldwide.
Our Mission
The mission of Rock Steady Boxing is to equip our affiliates and empower coaches to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease through a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the preeminent fitness program to Fight Back against Parkinson disease.
OUR FINANCIALS
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in our financial practices. As a 501(c)3, our annual financial statements are reported on GuideStar. To learn more about our financial health and how your donations are used to support our mission go to our GuideStar page.
Support Our Mission
Your support is crucial to our continued success. Donations, bequests, and fundraising efforts enable us to expand our programs and reach more people in need. Learn how you can support Rock Steady Boxing today.
OUR TEAM
Rock Steady HQ Staff
Meet the dedicated team behind Rock Steady Boxing:
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors comprises leaders from various fields who are passionate about our mission:
MEDICAL ADVISORS
Medical Advisory Committee
Meet the dedicated team behind Rock Steady Boxing:
OUR CULTURE
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