Tackling the obesity epidemic is a difficult task for anyone, but the FitSchools team recruited a few hard hitters to lead the charge. NFL players Dwight Freeney and Ken Hamlin are passionate about football, and improving the health of future generations. That's why they'll be donating money to the FitSchools Foundation during the 2009-10 NFL season based on their performance on the field.

Freeney, the Pro Bowl defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts will donate $1,000 for each sack. Hamlin, the Pro Bowl safety for the Dallas Cowboys will donate $100 for each tackle.

Check in each week for an update on their performance, and to see how each NFL star is raising support to help make a significant difference in children's fitness.

After Week 5—Total Money Raised: $13,000

KEN HAMLIN:

Week 1: Hamlin helped lead the Cowboys defense in their season-opening 34-21 victory against Tampa Bay. Hamlin was fifth on the team in tackles with 7, including 5 solos.

Week 2:In the Cowboys close loss to the Giants, Hamlin once again helped lead the Dallas defensive effort. Hamlin led the team in tackles with 8, including 6 solos

Week 3: Hamlin helped the Cowboys limit the Panthers to less than 300 total yards in his team's 21-7 victory. Despite only 3 tackles, Hamlin's secondary gave problems to Panther's QB Jake Delhome and limited him to 220 yards and 2 interceptions.

Week 4: Hamlin was the fourth leading tackler on his team in the Cowboys' late defeat against the Denver Broncos. He tallied 6 total tackles, including 3 solos and a quarterback hit.

Week 5: Hamlin registered 4 tackles in the Cowboys come-from-behind victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. He helped lead the secondary in holding Chiefs' QB Matt Cassel to less than 60 percent completion rate.

Week 6: Bye

Week 7: Hamlin had a slow day in the defensive backfield, as the Cowboys easily defeated the Falcons 37-21. Hamlin registered two tackles, and helped limited Matt Ryan to 174 yards passing.

Week 8: Hamlin helped spearhead the Cowboys defense against his former team in a 38-17 victory over the Seahawks. Hamlin had four tackles and a pass deflected.

Week 9: Hamlin started off his week by participating in a FitSchools event at H.S. Thompson Learning Center in Dallas, and then ended the NFL week with a big victory over the rival Eagles. Hamlin only had 1 tackle, but was part of a defense that limited the high-scoring Philadelphia offense.

Season Tackles: 35
Total money raised: $3,500

DWIGHT FREENEY

Week 1: Freeney played a significant role in the Colts' stout defensive effort against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season opening 14-12 win. Freeney opened the season with a sack, and also added two quarterback pressures and a deflected pass, while keeping the pressure on Jags QB David Garrard

Week 2: Freeney continued his quick start in the Colts' hard-fought victory of the Miami Dolphins. He recorded another sack, registered several hurries, and finished the game with 4 tackles.

Week 3: For the third week in a row, Freeney was a menace to the opposing offense. In only three quarters of work, Freeney notched 2 sacks, forced a fumble, and had several hurries on Cardinals QB Kurt Warner. During a facemask penalty on offensive lineman Levi Brown, Freeney suffered a quadriceps injury, and is expected to miss a few weeks.

Week 4: Despite what appeared to be a serious injury just a week earlier, Dwight Freeney suited up and played in the Colts' 34-17 victory over the Seahawks. Although he only had 2 tackles, Freeney once again registered a sack, as the defense limited the Seattle offense all day.

Week 5: Freeney continued his scintillating start to the 2009 football season in the Colts' impressive  31-9 victory over the Titans. For the fifth straight game, Freeney registered at least one sack, as he helped keep pressure on Kerry Collins and advance his team to an undefeated record.

Week 6: Bye

Week 7: The Colts easily defeated the St. Louis Rams 42-6, which gave Freeney more time to rest his injured quad. But he still kept his sack streak alive by taking down Mark Bulger once, and adding several other hurries.

Week 8: Another game, and another sack for Freeney in the Colts 18-14 victory over the 49ers. Freeney helps the Colts defense limit San Franciso to less than 300 total yards of offense.

Week 9: Freeney wrecked havoc all day long for the Texans offensive line by registering 1.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hits, and several other hurries as the Colts remained undefeated. Freeney also extended his sacks streak to eight games.

Total money raised: $9,500