Giving a Punch to Parkinson's The Grant County YMCA received the following letter. It truly speaks to how your donations to the United Way make a difference to so many lives. When you give to the United Way, your donation goes to help several Grant County organizations. One of the organizations United Way supports is the Grant County YMCA. Excerpts from the letter read: My grandpa was determined to do anything he could to win the battle against Parkinsons. Instead of feeling sory for himself, he took action and eagerly signed up to give a boxing program a try, After the first class, he was hooked. Not only had the boxing become a way to keep him healthy, but it became a passion as well. He dedicated two days of every week to boxing. When he was not boxing, Grandpa was working out at the Y, always armed with a positive attitude as he fought for victory over Parkinson's. In my mind, I could never really picture my own grandpa boxdng until I saw it with my own eyes. When I went to his class for the first time, I was in awe. I was utterly shocked at how much strength he had gained. I dont even think that I, as a bealthy teenager, could master some of the skills be was performing! When the class got tougher, he just worked harder, never giving up. Instead of boxing against each other, the punching bags became their opponents 1 admired how Grandpa punched the bag that he nicknamed Parkie" with all his might, as if he was actually smacking the disease itself A visit to the doctor confirmed that Rock Steady Boxing had improved his condition greatly, possibly saving his life. Although my grandpa cannot cure Parkinson's, he ean still do all of the acthities he loves because of his hard work from boxing. Whenever I am going through an obstacle and ready to quit, I look back on what my grandpa has been through I learned from my bero that perseverance brings success, but most of all, to never give up without a fight We couldn't agree morel That's why we work tirelessly to make your generous donations go far to help people in Grant County We are currently receiving pledges for 2019- We ask for your generous support to help us help so many in Grant County! United Way United Way Of Grant County Building Stronger Familie:s in Grant County! 215 South Adams St.; Marion, IN 46952