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

Warrick Dunn Atlanta Falcons Team owner Arthur Blank looks on while former Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, with his son Paxton, is inducted into the Ring of Honor during half time against the Saints in a NFL football game on Thursday, December 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton)

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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