AMHERST, NY (WKBW) — A new boxing program at the Amherst Senior Center is helping people fight back against Parkinson’s disease.
New York State Assembly Member Karen McMahon secured $15,000 for the new boxing equipment last year, allowing leaders to cut the ribbon and officially open the program on Thursday.
“I want to thank our partners, the town of Amherst, and the Parkinson’s Foundation, for their assistance in bringing this important program here to Amherst,” McMahon said.
David Morlock of Amherst was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last year, but he says the program is making a big difference…