The Navajo Nation celebrated mothers and promoted healthy living in its first "Just Move It" event of the year on Sunday.
The campaign is a partnership with the Indian Health Service aimed at preventing diabetes and other health problems. It kicked off with a Mother's Day walk/run attended by more than 700 people in Hogback, New Mexico.
There are 112 "Just Move It" events on the Navajo Nation planned for the rest of the year.
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