‘My Mom Can Fight.’ How boxing is helping Parkinson’s Disease patients fight the battle of their lives

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‘My Mom Can Fight.’ How boxing is helping Parkinson’s Disease patients fight the battle of their lives

FORT DODGE, Iowa -- The Norma and Tom Schmoker Center at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge serves as a community space for residents. Twice a week, it’s a training center for seven boxers fighting the toughest battle of their lives. “I want to help slow down Parkinson's,” Gary Klaassen of Pomeroy said. Though mostly male dominated, the pride of Manson is ready for another round. Most people know her as Kathy 'South-Paw' Johnson. I've always called…