Spread awareness. Increase access.
Join the #PingPongForGood Challenge
Starting on World Table Tennis Day, April 23rd
On World Table Tennis Day (April 23rd), we are kicking off the #PingPongforGood Challenge and we want you to join us!
On April 23rd, in celebration of World Table Tennis Day, we’re asking people to spread the word about the remarkable benefits of ping pong by taking part in the #PingPongforGood Challenge!
Together, we can empower more communities to benefit from ping pong as a therapeutic and fitness activity, particularly in people living with Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. It also supports active aging, mental health, and… it’s FUN!
To increase access, we are raising funds to expand the Ping Pong for Good program into more communities which can improve lives through the power of ping pong!
Every donation will be matched and every share and like of our post is worth a dollar donation up to $5,000!
Double Your Impact: Share, Like or Donate… or All Three!
How It Works
Donate: In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month, every action you take during April —whether liking, sharing, or donating — will be matched. Seize 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: On World Table Tennis Day (4/23) please like and share our post on Facebook and Instagram! You can also post your ping pong stories, photos, and videos using the hashtags #PingPongForGood and #WorldTableTennisDay2024. Or email us at info@pingpongforgood.org before noon on 4/23. Remember, $1 for every like or share will be donated.
Challenge Others: 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 broadens our reach and 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. Your support expands our program to help people in more communities.
Let’s come together on World Table Tennis Day on April 23rd to kickstart the #PingPongForGood Challenge and make ping pong accessible to all!
I think people should support this program because of the benefit it provides for people with Parkinson's - in terms of their flexibility and the cognitive aspect of it. It’s fun and playful, which brings joy to people. It keeps people active in the community and socializing.
-Cherry
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.
- Yvonne
“I feel lucky that I’m participating in the program! When I am learning and practicing the new 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 am 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
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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