Martial Arts legend Steve "Nasty" Anderson has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
For the past 2.5 years Mr. Anderson's overall health has been declining sharply starting with his energy, then strength, balance, sight, and now his speech.
After initial testing the doctor's had no conclusions as to his decline, since only months earlier he was as strong and energized as ever.
With no actual diagnosis he was assuming some form of dementia due to the symptoms he was experiencing. Finally a year ago a neurologist confirmed that about a year earlier Mr. Anderson had suffered a stroke.
Due to Mr.Anderson's health, strength, and general stubborness this stroke went un-diagnosed until many of the negative effects of not getting rehab had already set it. When the stroke was un-covered the doctor performed a memory test (for Parkinson's) which Mr.A passed with flying colours (anyone who knows Mr.A knows he has a crazy good memory!)
This ineffective test delayed his actual Parkinson's diagnosis by another full year, which has led great physical decline and to the URGENCY of this fundraiser.
Since Mr. Anderson was self-employed most of his life he does not benefit from a pension or any financial support, and just 3 years ago at the age of 60 he had twin babies Aliyah and Steve Jr.
Steve and Mary have three children on one income and with the cost of medical help and assistance up to now, it has been very difficult to get by.
For those of you who know Mr. Steve Anderson you know he's a FIGHTER and he's in for the FIGHT of his LIFE!
For the past 40+ years this man has been giving his best to his SPORT and to everyone he has come into contact with. Since his condition has gone public it has been simply amazing to see the outpouring of LOVE, RESPECT, and SUPPORT from friends, colleagues, and martial artists around the WORLD!
This man has literally given his LIFE to this SPORT and now he NEEDS your HELP!
All proceeds from this FUNDRAISER will go directly to his family to assist with extensive medical costs for his recovery.
There are so many advances in science/health today and with your SUPPORT Mr. Anderson is willing to do whatever it takes to beat this DISEASE to be a husband to his wife Mary, and a Father to his three amazing children!
At this time I would respectfully request you HELP in as many of the following ways as possible:
1) DONATE: Please generously donate what you can to Mr. Anderson's fight against Parkinson's. You can donate directly through FB and this page or alternatively e-transfer Mr. Anderson directly at
SAKOttawa@hotmail.com
2)SHARE: Mr. Anderson has personally touched thousands of people all around the World through the Martial Arts. Your SHARE on social media will HELP spread the word on his FIGHT and provide your friends the opportunity to SUPPORT this worthy cause.
3)INVITE: You have many friends on social media that know Mr. Anderson but might not regularly check their FB feed. Please invite them directy to see this page/post as a more effecitve way to SHARE the FIGHT we have together!
4)SUPPORT: If you know of anyone with special knowledge of "Stroke Recovery", "Parkinson's Recovery", or doctors Mr. Anderson's should be talking to, please forward them to our attention.
5)CONTACT: Mr. Anderson abo****ely LOVES the calls and visits he has been getting to support him in his battle. You can contact him directly daily at 613-915-9907
In closing I greatly appreciate all of the LOVE and SUPPORT you are showing this great man in his time of need. There is no man in my LIFE that has been so instrumental in teaching me to be a WINNER and to NEVER GIVE UP on what I want. Let's not give up on Mr. Anderson when he has so much to LIVE for!
Steve "Nasty" Anderson - A History of a Sport Martial Arts Legend!
Born March 29th, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio
At the age of 4 he moved to Jackson, Mississippi
During High School played Football, Track, and Wrestling
Started Karate at 14 years old under Lindsay Horton - Police Chief in Jackson
Moved to San Diego, California at 17 to play Football at San Diego State
Re-Started Karate at 19 under Chicken Gabriel (United Karate Federation)
As a brown belt WON a record 92x Karate tournaments in a row in 1977-78
1979 was awarded his black belt and started WINNING right away!
1980 was #1 rated black belt in America by Karate Illustrated
After losing to Billy Blanks for the 1st time in December of 1983, "Nasty" went on an unprescedented streak winning over 100x tournaments World Wide in a row over a 16 month span before finally losing a match to Scorpion Burrage in the Spring of 1985.
Mr. Anderson was the #1 Rated Fighter in America from 1980 to 1989
In a recent interview Mr. Anderson revealed his TOP 10 toughest fighters he battled against throughout his career: (in no particular order)
1. Anthony Price (his toughest), Richard Plowden, Billy Blanks, Terry Creamer, Keith Vitali, Kevin Thompson, Mafia Holloway, Ray McCallum, Tony Young, and Alfie Lewis.
In 1983 Grand Master Jeff Smith invited Mr. Anderson to join Team USA for the WAKO World Championships. Mr. Anderson went on to WIN 4x Consecutive WAKO World Championships 1983, 1985, 1987, and 1990
Dominated the US Circuits including NASKA for over a decade including:
7x Battle of Atlanta Championships
6x US Open Championships
3x Diamond Rings
Moved to Canada in 1989 after visiting often for Fighting Seminars hosted by John Douvris from Douvris Martial Arts.
Launched "Steve Anderson World Championships Karate" with Betty Hill in 1991
Launched Steve Anderson Karate and Kick Boxing in 1993
Through the 1990's worked with "Karate Fights Diabetes" helping raise in excess of $500,000 for Diabetes research by leading FIGHT MARATHONS where he would fight 10-14 hours consecutively with up to 400x opponents pledging towards this great cause.
From 1998 to 2012 supported the WKA and WKA Canada as a coach, and referee in Canada and Internationally.
Mr. Anderson has personally taught thousands of students globally in his clubs, or through his hundreds of seminars he has taught over the past 30 years.
Over the past 7 years Mr. Anderson has been an Executive with Canadian Property Stars until his retirement in 2017.
Mr. Anderson is eternally greatful for all the help, support, and assistance you can provide in his time of need!
GOD BLESS and THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
