"BIKE FOR LIFE"

Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Chauncey Davis (#92) is calling on the community to help donate new bikes for inner-city youths this holiday season. The Chauncey Davis Bike For Life initiative will provide at least 92 bikes to youths this Christmas as a part of an ongoing effort to encourage physical fitness to combat childhood obesity and diabetes. All donations must be received by Friday, Dec. 18.

“We know the best ways to combat diabetes and childhood obesity is to diet and exercise,” said Davis, whose mother lost her leg due to complications associated with diabetes. “There is no better gift I can think of than the gift of life through promoting healthy lifestyles and exercise year round.”

Davis established The Chauncey Davis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in 2007 shortly after his mother’s amputation. Since its inception, the foundation has worked in the community promoting health/wellness, nutrition and diabetes awareness.

“Diabetes has totally changed my life,” said Davis. “If I can expose young people to a different way of life, then their story may not have to be my mother’s story. I would consider it a big win!”

The Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently reported that Georgia has the third-highest rate of obese and overweight youths in the nation, with more than a third of its youth falling into a category of obesity. According to Alliance for A Healthier Generation, major causes of childhood obesity include: poor nutrition, less physical education at schools and limited access to recreational equipment and sports facilities.

The ‘Bike For Life’ program will take place on Dec. 22nd. Additionally, each donated bike will be accompanied by a personalized holiday message from the various donors and contributing organizations.

If you are interested in making a bike donation or monetary contribution for the Chauncey Davis Bike For Life initiative, contact Nicoma Wood at 404-293-0946 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .