The Allstate Foundation provided additional support for Akey's work with a $5,000 grant, which will be directed to nonprofit organization Accident Scene Management, to provide training for volunteers of the Rescue Rider program where Akey is both founder and national director.

Akey founded Rescue Riders, which provides motorcyclists with first aid training and tools so they can help victims on the scene of an accident. He first thought of the idea after being a victim of a serious accident a few years ago while riding. He was haunted by the memory of lying on the side of the road waiting for the ambulance to arrive, surrounded by people willing but unable to help.

Rescue Riders, is a volunteer group of bikers who are trained in emergency response and then aligned with local professional emergency response agencies.

"There is a great need for trained volunteer responders not only on the scenes of accidents but also in the event of larger emergencies," said Akey. "Through our partnership with Accident Scene Management, Rescue Riders is educating motorcyclists across the Midwest. Thanks to a grant from The Allstate Foundation, $5,000 will help Rescue Riders prepare more motorcyclists with lifesaving skills."

The Ray Lynch Award is dedicated to the memory of Allstate agency owner Ray Lynch of Fayetteville, N.C. Lynch built a successful agency around a remarkable record of service to his family, church and community. During his 32 years as an Allstate agency owner, Lynch earned many company honors. In 1999, Lynch passed away. Inspired by his example, Allstate created this community service award in his honor.

"Dean Akey demonstrates his strong commitment to his community and to customers," said Chuck Bollinger, vice president, Agency Distribution, Allstate. "Dean truly embodies the spirit of community contributions represented by the Ray Lynch Award and Allstate."

Akey's passion for motorcycles and customer service is taking him on yet another ride with Allstate. He is one of the faces of a new campaign advertising Allstate's motorcycle insurance products, including appearances as one of the national spokespersons in Allstate's new television commercials for motorcycle insurance products.

For more information about the Rescue Riders, please visit www.rescueriders.org. For more information about Accident Scene Management, please visit www.accidentscene.net.

For more information about the important work that Allstate is doing in the communities it serves, please visit www.allstate.com/citizenship.

About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation. The Allstate Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations on community initiatives that promote "safe and vital communities," "tolerance, inclusion, and diversity" and "economic empowerment." Teen driving and empowering victims of domestic violence have been priorities for the Foundation since 2005.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,900 exclusive agencies and financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. Encompass® and Deerbrook® Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.