We can beat this.

Earlier this week we were delighted to announce the launch of a major initiative in Washington, DC with Donovan McNabb and the Washington Redskins.  See below for more, or visit the redskins website.

 August 17, 2010, Washington, D.C. - The Washington Redskins and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced today they are teaming up with Redskins quarterback and health advocate Donovan McNabb to help tackle the nation's childhood obesity epidemic.  As the newly appointed 2010 Redskins Health Ambassador, McNabb will work side by side with Washington, D.C. youth to demonstrate fun and easy ways to make exercise part of their daily lives.  Beating childhood obesity is a top priority on the local and national agenda, gaining momentum through the Redskins' commitment to the Play 60 movement for an active generation and first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign.  D.C. has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation, which has long-term implications since obesity is linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer.

"We can beat this!  I'm so excited to teach kids and their parents how exercising for 60 minutes a day will keep them healthy and help prevent chronic diseases.  Football has always motivated me to stay active, fit and healthy, and I want to motivate kids to find an activity that will help them do the same," said McNabb.  "Seeing the effect chronic disease has had on my father's life has pushed me to help kids take up healthy habits and provide them with the right tools for a healthier future.  Like I tell my father - together, we can beat this."