Join the Ping Pong For Good Challenge!
Celebrate World Table Tennis Day on April 23 with Us!
This April 23, join the #Ping Pong for Good Challenge, launching on World Table Tennis Day! Be part of the global movement to shine a light on ping pong's remarkable therapeutic benefits.
Our goals are twofold:
Spread Awareness: Help others learn how ping pong can benefit physical and mental health, particularly for individuals with Parkinson’s and other brain diseases and older adults.
Increase Access: Raise funds to expand the Ping Pong for Good program into more communities, to improve lives through the power of ping pong.
Here’s how to Participate:
Donate: In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month, every action you take during the month of April —whether liking, sharing, or donating—will be matched by our generous sponsor, [Sponsor's Name], up to [specified amount]. Leverage this moment to double your impact! Together, we can ensure that more communities benefit from ping pong as a therapeutic and fitness activity.
Spread the Word: Post your ping pong stories, photos, and videos using #PingPongForGood and #WorldTableTennisDay2024 or email them to info@pingpongfrogood.org. .
Challenge Others: Challenge Your Circle: Extend the challenge to friends, family, and colleagues. Invite them to join in the celebration and contribute to the cause. Every post and story shared not only broadens our reach but multiplies our impact.
Living with Parkinson’s and other cognitive conditions can be immensely challenging. However, we're continually witnessing quality of life improvements by our participants in our program every week.
Let’s come together on World Table Tennis Day on April 23 to kickstart the #PingPongForGood Challenge to make ping pong accessible to All!
I am a regular participant in PPG Fitness for Parkinson’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
About Ping Pong for Good:
At Ping Pong for Good, through our certification program, we empower facilitators and coaches to utilize ping pong as an effective therapy to combat cognitive decline and improve the symptoms associated with brain disease. Our certification program is designed to provide everything you need to enhance your current program or start a specialized ping pong program at Table Tennis Clubs, Community Centers, Retirement Homes, Physical Therapy Centers, Schools, Gyms, Multi-Use Spaces, and more.
Together, we can bring the joy of ping pong to those who can benefit the most.
We’re not just playing ping pong - we’re changing lives!
About Ping Pong for Good Sessions:
Our sessions kick begin with a full-body warm-up followed by a sequence of hand-eye coordination exercises on and off the ping pong table, skill-building drills, and rally-based gameplay. As participants master fundamental skills, we provide tailored progressions aimed at safely enhancing cognitive engagement, improving overall fitness, and advancing table tennis skills.
The Health Benefits of Ping Pong include:
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May slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline
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Improves blood circulation to the heart and brain
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Increases agility, coordination, balance, flexibility & strength
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Helps elevate mood and reduce feelings of isolation and depression
Experts weigh in
Presented by Ryan Glatt MS CPT, a trainer and brain-health coach, Brain Health, Exercise & Ping Pong offers a comprehensive view of how exercise affects the brain, and how activities such as ping pong may affect brain health.
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
Why support?
The world is facing an epidemic of cognitive decline, with neurodegenerative diseases exponentially on the rise. Research demonstrates that exercise may be one of the most powerful tools to slow down and prevent decline. This initiative will:
Promote active aging
Support those living with brain diseases
Reduce the costs of aging
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