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Embrace Life® Awards Honorees

State Farm® is pleased to share the remarkable stories of the 2007 Embrace Life Awards honorees. These five women persevered after the deaths of their spouses by supporting their families and communities and inspiring others along the way. You can view their stories here to learn more about them. As 2008 marks the fifth anniversary of the Awards, the contest now welcomes both men and women who have lost a spouse or parent to be nominated. Additionally, there will be 13 Embrace Life Awards honorees this year. Please click here to nominate a man or woman you know who embodies the “Embrace Life” spirit.


Elaine Cook
Elaine Cook

Elaine drew on her experiences and her training as an accountant to help other widows learn about the importance of financial planning and how to cope with loss...

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Irma Gonzales Galvan
Irma Gonzalez Galvan

After years of hard work, and a menu change, Irma's sandwich shop is now Houston’s legendary "Irma's Mexican Restaurant." Galvan also gives back to her community by hosting fundraising and community events...

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Julie Jones
Julie Jones

She became a representative of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and speaks regularly to organizations across the state. Julie also works with the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission...

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Debra Kiser
Debra Kiser

In 2004 she started "Being There, Reaching Out" to offer peer support and conduct memorials for military families in Wisconsin. Debra also volunteers as a Grief Support Volunteer for the Widow's Support Program...

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Alissa Torres
Alissa Torres

One of her pieces, "The Reluctant Icon," is a personal essay about being a survivor of 9/11. It has been published in college textbooks and is currently being developed for Spanish theater...

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