State Farm Insurance Companies has once again demonstrated its commitment to the African-American community through a donation of $25,000 to the Celebrating Life Foundation, a leading foundation in promoting breast cancer awareness among African-American and other women of color.

“We take pride in the fact Sate Farm is partnering with the Celebrating Life Foundation to assist them in furthering their outreach efforts and enhancing their ability to implement effective programs targeting the African American community,” said Linda H. Tyson, Multi-Cultural Markets Manager for State Farm Insurance Companies.

The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 5, 700 African American women will die from breast cancer this year. According to Sylvia Dunnavant, Founder and Executive Director of the Celebrating Life Foundation, “Many of those deaths will be attributed to women presenting in the later stages of the disease. It is extremely important that we educate our women about breast cancer, so that they realize that breast cancer does not have to be a death 
sentence. Early detection is the key. With early detection it increases our longevity, as well as our options for treatment.”

State Farms Insurance Companies, is the community outreach sponsor for the organization this year and their financial commitment will assist the foundation with all their actives this year, including: Anthony Mark Hankins’ Breast Cancer Awareness Tea, The Pastor’s Wives Breakfast, 2nd Annual Sister to Sister (5K) Fitness Festival, Super Sunday 2001, Celebrating Life Conference Weekend and a breast cancer survivors retreat.

“We have already distributed over a million African American breast self exam cards across the country, as well as serving thousands of churches with our Super Sunday program. With corporate support like State Farm’s we are empowered to increase our efforts, “states Dunnavant.

For further information as to how you can become involved with the efforts of the Celebrating Life Foundation call 800-207-0992.