Warrick Dunn, NFL Alumni host vaccine event at Ga. State stadium

ATLANTA — If you ever wanted a chance to meet or speak with Atlanta Falcons legend Warrick Dunn, Monday might be your opportunity.

Dunn and a slew of local NFL alumni are gathering in the parking lot at Center Parc Stadium to put on a free vaccine event for those who want to protect themselves from COVID-19.

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The parking lot is conveniently located at 755 Hank Aaron Drive across the street from the stadium.

Here’s a list of the NFL Alumni taking part along with Dunn:

• Josh Harris, former Long Snapper for the Falcons
• Andrew Bolton, former RB for Detroit and Seattle and president of the NFL Alumni Georgia Chapter
• Dexter Davis, former CB for the Falcons and Rams and current Chaplain for the Falcons
• Mike Pitts, former Falcons DE
• Andrew Provence, former Falcons DT
• Jason Webster, former Falcons CB

Along with meeting the players, the event will feature a cornhole set-up, lunch from Chick-fil-A, health screenings and free COVID-19 vaccines.

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NFL Alumni Health is teaming up with the CDC for outreach and education in an initiative to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Monday’s event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and you don’t need an appointment. The group says walk-ins are welcome.

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