Rock Steady Carson City celebrates boxer of the month for January
Rock Steady Boxing Northern Nevada, a Carson City-based exercise club for individuals suffering from Parkinson's Disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms, has recognized member Bob Sanders as its Boxer of the Month for January.
"Around Rock Steady Carson City, everyone knows and loves Bob," said coach and trainer Francisco Rodriguez, owner of the Tazmanian Boxing Club in Northeast Carson City where Rock Steady meets and trains. "He is an inspiration to all of us and works his [butt] off everyday."
Below is Bob's story, written by him:
"In 2006, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
"My left hand was shaking and my children noticed I had a blank stare. One of the men in our church also noticed these symptoms and advised us to have this checked out.
"Sure enough, I had the early stages of Parkinson's.
"Since that time I have had problems with my legs and had problems with my voice.
"One of the elders in our church said that therapy would help. I contacted my doctor and he arranged it for me. Since then I started feeling better, my strength and balance improved.
"While in therapy Nina, my therapist, was getting ready to start a boxing program for Parkinson's. I was excited to know that after my therapy I could continue with boxing and exercise. Boxing has given me the tools for my strength, balance and coordination.
"The people who I have met at boxing have encouraged me to continue and do better. That has been so helpful in fighting this disease. Thanks to Nina and Cisco for starting boxing to fight Parkinson's."
In each newsletter, Rock Steady Boxing Northern Nevada names a new Boxer of the Month to recognize the hard work and efforts of its club members.
The Tazmanian Boxing Club is located at 1701 South Sutro Terrace in Carson City.
Rock Steady classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Carson City from 3-4 and 4-5 p.m., and now in Reno on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and on Saturday mornings from 9-10 a.m.
For more information about Rock Steady Boxing Northern Nevada, visit its web site here or call Cisco Rodriguez with the Tazmanian Boxing Club at 775-722-1752. Carson Tahoe Physical Therapist Nina Vogel can also be emailed at carsoncity@rsbaffiliate.com.