Virta Health, Alabama Football Great, Raise Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in Birmingham

The Birmingham Times Nearly 100 Birmingham community members gathered together at CityWalk last week to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes and obesity in partnership with Virta Health, Alabama Goodwill, Birmingham District 5 City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn, and former Alabama football legend, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who played seven seasons in the NFL. Attendees participated in a clothing drive with Alabama Goodwill, “Nutrition Knockout” wheel of fortune educational game, enjoyed live music and food, and heard from a mix of guest speakers about the importance of building healthy communities in Birmingham. Clinton-Dix said he was raised by a single parent mom where his grandfather was his father figure. “He had diabetes and still has diabetes. He was very active in my life, but it was tough to watch him go through it every day.” “I think about all the great things I’ve done and accomplished in my life, but the one thing I can’t buy is time,” Clinton-Dix said. “Health and wealth is important for your time. If you can’t take care of yourself, you’re not going to live for a long time. That’s what I’m passionate about is taking care of myself so I can live a long and healthy...