State Farm Presents $5,000 Check
News Release: March 23, 2011
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
(610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 830-9771


State Farm Insurance recently presented a $5,000 check to the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley in appreciation for the agency's efforts in helping State Farm customers following a devastating gas explosion in Allentown on Feb. 9.

"State Farm has a long history of partnering with the Red Cross at the local, state and national levels. When disasters happen, we are right behind you," said Richard Sundstrom, Agency Field Executive for the Lehigh Valley. "We appreciate all you did to help our customers affected by the Allentown explosion and fire."

In addition to a $5,000 donation, area State Farm agents and employees contributed personal funds to the chapter for local disaster relief.

"We could not do what we do day in and day out without the support of the community and businesses like State Farm Insurance," Hughes told State Farm representatives. "We are extremely grateful to everyone at State Farm for your most generous donation. Here in the greater Lehigh Valley we respond to an average 117 disasters each year. Whether it's helping two or 200 people left homeless following an emergency, the Red Cross is there to provide comfort and care."

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross helped more than 76,500 people through preparedness and training, military personnel support, senior lifesaving programs and services, emergency relief and information and referral. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.