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"Puttin' For Parkinson's" Fundraiser
Join us for a FUNdraiser benefiting Stronger than Parkinson’s, "Puttin' For Parkinson's," presented by the Koonce Family Foundation!
WHAT: Our first-ever fundraiser event will be hosted at Austin's iconic Butler Pitch & Putt, a par-3 golf course with skyline views that is easy & fun to play for all ages.
Your ticket to this event includes a sandwich or biscuit of your choice from award-winning Little Ola's & a beverage. There is an option to add an additional donation when you are buying your ticket if you feel so inclined.
Activities will include a putting contest and closest-to-the-pin contest for bragging rights & great prizes, live music, and a silent auction with all donations benefiting our work. We will have multiple reserved tables for those who do not wish to partake in golf, and discounted golf rounds, club & ball rentals for those looking to play the course.
Our event goal is to raise $10,000 in order to expand our fitness classes to more local community centers & low-income retirement facilities, and all funds raised will allow us to cover the training of & salaries for high-quality fitness instructors and much-needed equipment.
Please share this event with your friends, family, coworkers & caregivers to help us get the word out about our organization's important mission; you can download our event flyer HERE to text or email to your network.
We look forward to seeing you for a day of community & fun through fitness — after all, it's what we're all about!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 from 10am-12pm
WHERE: Butler Pitch & Putt, 201 Lee Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78704
WHO: This event is open to all ages, and anyone who supports our cause! Come meet the Stronger Than Parkinson's team & board, network with your neighbors with Parkinson's and their friends & family, and have fun with us.
If you want to attend but need financial support to cover your ticket cost, please reach out to us at strongerthanparkinsons@gmail.com.
COST:
- $35/person
Can’t make it? Consider supporting us by making an online donation towards our fundraiser goal of $10,000 HERE.
A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Koonce Family Foundation, as well as our supporting sponsors, Central Texas Neurological Consultants and Ray Wilkerson Co.
Boxing, Balance, Agility & Dual-Task Training Class
WHAT: This high-intensity class involves activities like multi-directional stepping, large amplitude movements, strength training with cross lateral movements, sequencing progressions with boxing coordination, balancing on different surfaces, and multiple-tasking agility exercises such as ladder drills or battle ropes while performing a cognitive task.
These exercises have been proven to slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease, but this class is open & beneficial to all interested! Benefits include:
- Improved balance
- Improved sensory integration
- Reduced fall risk
- Stimulate neural activity
- Improved cognition
Bring your yoga mat and boxing gloves (or borrow a pair from us) and get ready for a fun, interactive & high-intensity workout.
WHEN: Monday @ 4pm, Wednesday @ 1pm, and Friday @ 4pm, starting April 15th
WHERE: Wells Branch MUD Recreation Center
COST: Free with Wells Branch MUD recreation tag; contact Wells Branch MUD to learn more.