Gwinnett schools working with Atlanta Gladiators, Walmart hoping to vaccinate 30,000 students
Gladiators President says after two successful vaccination events, they plan to hold more clinics, with a goal of vaccinating about 30,000 students in 8 weekends. Author: Paola Suro (WXIA) Updated: 5:43 AM EDT May 25, 2021
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. In a step toward returning to normal, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) partnered with Walmart, Atlanta Gladiators, and the Gladiators Foundation to help vaccinate more students and school staff.
Over the May 22 weekend, the groups vaccinated 599 Gwinnett students and parents in Duluth and Snellville.
In efforts to keep fighting vaccine hesitancy and get those 12 and older vaccinated, their new goal is to vaccinate 30,000 GCPS students in eight weekends.
The organizations will administer the Pfizer vaccine beginning Saturday, May 22 through Sunday, May 23. Author: Aprylete Russell Updated: 4:59 PM EDT May 18, 2021
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. In a step toward returning to normal, the Gwinnett County School District is partnering with Walmart, Atlanta Gladiators, and the Gladiators Foundation to help vaccinate more students and school staff.
“We’re proud to help accelerate the availability of vaccines in our communities, and we believe we can make a real difference by partnering with local organizations and school districts like Gwinnett County Public Schools to improve access to the vaccine,” said Nirmal Patel, Walmart’s Regional Health & Wellness Director for Georgia in a press release.