Grammy(R)-Nominated R&B Sensation Angie Stone Teams up With the American Diabetes Association to Encourage African-Americans to
August 24 2009 - 10:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Free community-wide event offers diabetes education, health
screenings, and a special performance by Angie Stone ATLANTA, Aug.
24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 11th annual Victory Over Diabetes
event, hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), kicks off
in Atlanta on August 29, featuring singer-songwriter Angie Stone
and Lilly USA, LLC's Fearless African-Americans Connected and
Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes campaign. This free day-long event,
also supported by Aetna, educates and empowers African-Americans
living with diabetes to better manage the disease by providing
educational tools and culturally relevant resources. Victory Over
Diabetes will take place from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday,
August 29 at the Georgia International Convention Center (2000
Convention Ct. Concourse, College Park, GA 30337). Features
include: -- A series of diabetes-focused workshops, keynote
speakers, and free health screenings -- "Fearlessly Fit with
Diabetes" special session featuring Angie Stone and highlighting
the importance of physical activity as part of overall diabetes
management -- $50,000 check presentation by corporate sponsor Aetna
in support of the Atlanta ADA's African-American-focused
initiatives Through this event, the Atlanta ADA and the F.A.C.E.
Diabetes campaign aim to raise awareness about the diabetes
epidemic facing the African-American community. The disease affects
more than three million African-Americans nationwide and
African-Americans are 1.6 times more likely to have diabetes as
non-Hispanic whites.(1) As the national spokesperson for the
F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign, Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone has
been traveling to cities around the country, including Atlanta,
since 2007 to inspire others by sharing how she personally manages
the day-to-day challenges of living with diabetes. "I'm thrilled to
bring the F.A.C.E. Diabetes movement back to my hometown of Atlanta
as part of Victory Over Diabetes," said Stone. "Due, in part, to
what I've learned through the campaign, I've made some great
strides in better managing my own diabetes. I hope my story can
motivate others, which is why I'm encouraging everyone to come out
to this free event." "We are delighted to have Angie Stone headline
Victory Over Diabetes this year, which, for the past 11 years, has
helped empower African-Americans who are disproportionately
affected by diabetes," said Nellie J. Myers, Chair, Atlanta ADA
Leadership Council. "With the support of companies such as Lilly,
we have the ability to continue making a difference in the lives of
African-Americans in our community by providing practical, everyday
solutions for better diabetes management and prevention." "Lilly is
excited to continue the momentum of the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign
here in Atlanta by joining forces with the American Diabetes
Association, the leading advocacy organization for diabetes," said
Bertika Quintero, Manager, Lilly Diabetes Outreach Initiatives,
Lilly USA, LLC. "The F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign was developed from
in-depth research of African-Americans with diabetes and insights
from health advocacy organizations including the ADA. By combining
our resources and collective commitment, together, we can provide
African-Americans with type 2 diabetes the support they need to
lead healthier lives." About the F.A.C.E. Diabetes Campaign The
Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.)
Diabetes campaign is a grassroots movement for African-Americans in
the United States to help people achieve greater success in
managing type 2 diabetes. Supported by Lilly USA, LLC and national
and local health advocacy organizations, the F.A.C.E. Diabetes
campaign will host a series of community-based events that provide
practical information and advice to help people change their
attitudes, behavior and lifestyle, particularly as it relates to
nutrition/cooking, physical activity, health, and overall
well-being. For additional information about the F.A.C.E. Diabetes
campaign and/or events, visit http://www.face-diabetes.com/. About
Eli Lilly and Company Lilly, a leading innovation-driven
corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical
products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide
laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific
organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides
answers - through medicines and information - for some of the
world's most urgent medical needs. Information about Lilly is
available at http://www.lilly.com/. About the American Diabetes
Association The American Diabetes Association is the nation's
leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research,
information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association has
offices in every region of the country, providing services to
hundreds of communities. For more information on Victory Over
Diabetes, contact Sybil Freeman at 404-320-7100 x3113 / or visit
http://www.diabetes.org/vod. About Aetna Aetna is one of the
nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies,
serving approximately 37.2 million people with information and
resources to help them make better informed decisions about their
health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and
consumer-directed health insurance products and related services,
including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life
and disability plans, and medical management capabilities and
health care management services for Medicaid plans. Our customers
include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time
and hourly workers, health plans, governmental units,
government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more
information, see http://www.aetna.com/. O-LLY (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071106/CLTU016LOGO ) (1)
American Diabetes Association. African American and Diabetes Facts.
http://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/africanamerican/fact
s.jsp. Accessed July 30, 2009.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071106/CLTU016LOGODATASOURCE:
Eli Lilly and Company CONTACT: Daphne Hoytt, +1-917-406-2779, or
Amia Lazarus, +1-917-520-3305, MS&L, for Eli Lilly and Company
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