TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) \u2013 Warrick Dunn Charities hosted a free community health and wellness day Saturday, encouraging people to take proper care of themselves. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe way that I grew up really impacted what I\u2019m doing today, and that\u2019s really supporting individuals and supporting families,\u201d College Football Hall of Fame inductee and NFL star Warrick Dunn said. \u201cLet\u2019s bring a community together.\u201d <\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s event was centered around improving physical health, financial stability, and mental well-being. <\/p>\n
Dunn said they want to provide people with resources to better themselves, while offering support from various community organizations. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s put the things in place to help them live longer lives so they\u2019re able to create those memories, spend that time with family, friends, their kids, parents,\u201d Dunn said. \u201cWe really want to help people help themselves.\u201d <\/p>\n
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Heisman winner Charlie Ward\u2019s Ward Family Foundation partnered with Warrick Dunn Charities to help make this event possible. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur minds, of course, think alike when it comes to what we\u2019re trying to get accomplished in the community, which is helping people in their wellness, holistically,\u201d Ward said. <\/p>\n
He pointed out that community resource events like this are critical. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe all go through the different struggles that we have, but it\u2019s also important to know that there are resources out there to be able to help you through those struggles and you don\u2019t have to do it alone,\u201d Ward said.<\/p>\n
The activities also featured fitness and nutrition demonstrations, which Dunn said give people the tools to learn how to create a healthier life for themselves.<\/p>\n
\u201cHealthy minds, healthy bodies create healthier communities,\u201d Dunn said. \u201cWe can all help each other by supporting each other and encouraging each other to live better lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
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