Ping Pong. The Perfect Brain Game

 Meet the founders!

PPG was founded by Maureen McComsey and Trent MacLean in early 2021. As a social impact strategist, Maureen has expertise in creating business partnerships for global causes and helping brands integrate impact into their core business. Trent is a well-known business consultant in the consumer sector who is on his own personal journey with Parkinson’s, managing his symptoms with an aggressive exercise program, including ping pong. We have assembled a team of experts in Neurology, Brain Health, Fitness and Table Tennis in developing PPG’s programs.

 What we do

Ping Pong for Good is a movement for brain health and a new way to move utilizing a ping-pong-inspired program. We are on a mission to improve the lives of those living with neurological conditions and help individuals achieve better brain health at any age.

With our two cornerstone programs, PPG Therapy and PPG Fitness, we have reimagined playing ping pong and exercises inspired by the game into a brain training activity with therapeutic benefits well beyond recreational and competitive play typically associated with it. By creating a series of drills and incorporating challenges such as dual-tasking, we’re maximizing the benefits while still retaining the fun factor of playing. We make fitness and physical therapy fun and something people want to do.

 Populations Who Can Benefit From Ping Pong:

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Dementia & Alzheimer’s

• Multiple Sclerosis 

• Active Aging

• Stroke

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• ADHD

• Autism

• Balance Problems

What your donation will go towards:

• Raising awareness about the importance of exercise + brain health and the many therapeutic benefits of playing ping pong.

• Making playing ping pong accessible to all, anytime, anywhere, intergenerationally.

• PPG Therapy in physical therapy offices, rehabilitation centers & assisted living facilities.

• PPG Fitness in schools, gyms & community centers.

• Support Clinical Research to develop more protocols for treatment and widespread adaption

 
 

 Our partners:

More than ever, buyers are choosing to support brands that share their values. By aligning your cause marketing with the PPG movement, you’ll increase brand loyalty and broaden your reach.

Interested in Partnership? Contact Us

 

I am a regular participant in PPG Fitness for Parkisnon’s. After each session, I feel like a new man, I’m more energetic, more cheerful. I feel like I can move and relax with my own body.

The program is run by people who know the sport and know how to make people better at it and accept me from where I am.

-Ted

 

After each session, I feel my symptoms are less troublesome; my hands respond better and my movements are more fluid. I also feel more relaxed and upbeat thanks to the exercise, of course, but I mostly credit it to the positive energy of the participants and staff. I feel supported and find comfort among people who, like me, have PD or understand the struggle.”

- Yvonne

 
 

“I feel lucky that I’m participating in the program! I feel it is a privilege to be able to be guided by real pros in their fields plus I love the game. I also like the opportunity to be in the Parkinsons community doing something proactive for our health.

When I am learning and practicing the new physical skills, I love the physical and mental challenge. It's as if I can actually feel my brain creating new neural pathways. When I playing I need to be fully physically and mentally present. I am in the moment!

- Farrel

 

“Tonight was so much fun, and I'm so glad there's a place for me and my dad to go and hang out together. I can't wait for the next time!”

- Kasey

The spirit was uplifting. The people were kind, everybody was welcoming and there was so much individual attention. It’s given us some hope and some joy and that’s been really important for us. It just fills my heart.

- Fran

 FAQ’s

 

  • While ping pong has health benefits for everyone, it is especially beneficial for those aging and living with brain disorders, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, MS, stroke and ADD. Watch this video to learn more about who can benefit based on PPG’s Ping Pong Therapy pilot program.

  • By joining our community, you are helping to raise awareness about the importance of exercise and brain health + the many benefits of ping pong! 

    Our community plays an active role in helping improve the lives of those impacted by cognitive disorders and brain health decline. Support us here to be a part of the PPG Community!

    For Major Gifts, we are currently seeking members to join our Founding Circle (details can be provided upon request). PPG’s Founding Circle will always have a special place both in our hearts and be recognized so by the organization as key drivers of our success. Email us to learn more.

    We have a clear and far-reaching vision for PPG and are excited about the prospects for future programming and the potential for tremendous impact. By having the resources to raise awareness, capture the stories of impact we hear every day and provide the resources for people to adopt, we can do so much more! We hope you’ll join us in being a champion for brain health and healthy aging

  • We partner with leading brands, experts, influencers and organizations in the following fields: Medical, Health & Wellness, Sports/Athletics, Equipment & Apparel, Active Aging & Geriatrics, Non-Profits & Foundations, Celebrities and Lifestyle Brands.

    Contact Us to learn about partnership opportunities and how you or your brand can join the PPG Movement and be a Champion for Brain Health and Active Aging!

  • We love to partner with like-minded organizations and know that we can do more together! We approach partnerships strategically, always with the goal to elevate our shared goals. You can trust what we will work tirelessly to identify new ways to amplify the work of the companies in our ecosystem and identify untapped potential between our organizations. For more details, email: Info@pingpongforgood.org

  • We are fiscally sponsored by Edward Charles Foundation and your donation may be tax-deductible as provided by law.

  • You can also help by simply spreading the word, via social media (FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube) and inviting people to Sign Up on our mailing list.

    We’re already seeing the benefit to people that are playing regularly, both recreationally and therapeutically and want more people to know!

  • We would be happy to meet with you to explore ideas and share specifics about the program and opportunities to engage. Contact Us to learn more.

 What we achieved in 2023

Check out highlights the activities and achievements for the year of 2023

 

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