Grammy-nominated Singer Angie Stone Encourages African-Americans in Birmingham to Fearlessly FACE Diabetes

As the national spokesperson of the F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative,
Ms. Stone has been traveling to cities around the country since 2007 to
raise awareness about one of the top health disparities facing
African-Americans: the diabetes epidemic. Nationwide African-Americans
are disproportionately affected by diabetes and African-Americans
constitute 30 percent of all diagnosed diabetes cases in Alabama.(i)

For this reason, Ms. Stone joined forces with Lilly, corporate
partners, various health organizations and community-based partners,
including More Than Conqueror Faith Church and Cox Radio on the
F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative. As someone living with diabetes, Ms.
Stone hopes to inspire others by sharing her personal story at
community-wide diabetes awareness events and calling on
African-Americans with diabetes to learn how to better manage their
disease.

“I’m thrilled to be in Birmingham, one of the
true hearts of the civil rights movement, and continue the legacy of
Black History Month by focusing on relevant issues that face the
African-American community, such as diabetes,” said Stone. “It is an
honor for me to share my personal story of living with diabetes and
help empower others with the disease. That’s why I’m encouraging
everyone to come out to the F.A.C.E. Diabetes event and start learning
how to be fearless in the face of diabetes.”

“As a physician who works with underserved communities throughout Alabama and the Mississippi region, I encounter so many people who don’t know how to properly manage their diabetes,” said Dr. Sandra Mathews Ford,
Cofounder of Spirit of Luke Charitable Foundation. “In staying true to
our mission – A Promise to Help with a Message of Hope – we’ve
partnered with Lilly on the F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative to provide
people living with diabetes the necessary resources and support they
need to better manage their disease.”

The F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative was developed based on in-depth
research of African-Americans with diabetes and insights from
physicians and various national and local health advocacy
organizations. After a successful pilot program in Chicago
two years ago, the campaign launched nationally in 2008 and is now
traveling to various metropolitan cities as part of a national
campaign. The initiative has already hosted successful events in Chicago, Atlanta, Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. and upcoming events scheduled in Houston.

“We, at Lilly, are thrilled by the momentum of the F.A.C.E. Diabetes
educational initiative, which has touched the lives of over 7,500
people living with diabetes,” said Bertika Quintero, Manager, Lilly
Diabetes Outreach Initiatives, Lilly USA, LLC. “The F.A.C.E. Diabetes
initiative demonstrates Lilly’s commitment to offering practical and
sustainable programs which provide African-American communities with
the support they need to live healthier lives.”

Stone and the F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative will return to Birmingham
in the coming months to host another event featuring healthy cooking
demonstrations by the Hebni Chefs, the creators of the Soul Food
Pyramid, to promote nutrition and healthy eating habits among those
living with and successfully managing diabetes.

About the F.A.C.E. Diabetes Initiative

The Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes initiative is a grassroots movement for African-Americans in the United States
to help people achieve greater success in managing 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, go to www.FACE-Diabetes.com.

The following organizations have helped bring F.A.C.E. Diabetes to Birmingham: American Diabetes Association; Cox Radio; Miles College;
More Than Conqueror Faith Church; Phi Iota Omega Chapter of the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic.

About Eli Lilly and Company

Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a
growing portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class 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 www.lilly.com.

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(i) Alabama Department of Public Health. “Alabama Diabetes Program:
2008 Fact Sheet.” Alabama Department of Public Health’s Diabetes
Branch, Bureau of Health Promotion & Chronic Disease, 2008.