Moses Freeman sits with his dog, Kulu, at the Ted R. Bryant Sr. Park on 10th Street after going for a walk. Freeman will be volunteering at the Minority Health Fair on Aug. 18.IF YOU GOWhat: Minority Health FairWhen: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Road
Moses Freeman never suspected he had any health problems until a blood pressure screening at a minority health fair revealed he had different blood pressures in the upper and lower parts of his body.
Within days the local developer saw a vascular surgeon and had surgery to remove blockages in his veins that could have led to a heart attack or stroke.
Now Freeman, 74, encourages everyone he can to take advantage of the free screenings at an upcoming minority health fair set for Saturday.
“Screenings are life-saving. They save your life,” said Freeman, who will volunteer at the event.