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As summer transitioned to fall — a time when most kids are heading back to school — pediatric patients at Corewell Health Children's Hospital also enjoyed a little change of pace with the arrival of My Special Aflac Duck, a cuddly companion to help bring them comfort.

Health care expenses are a fact of life. Whether it’s a trip to the dentist to make sure the pearly whites are pristine, that yearly checkup with the family doctor, or something more serious and unexpected, the costs are inevitable and many Americans are feeling unsettled.

The Aflac Global Investments team is proving that meaningful change often starts with a single step. For the third year in a row, a small group of volunteers from this New York City team has organized a daily group walk as part of Miles for Miracles, raising funds & awareness.

In August, Aflac launched the Check for Cancer movement to turn the familiar checkered pattern into a powerful reminder to get checked for cancer. To help drive that point on their home turf and in the local community.

In honor of Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, we spoke with Georgia teenager Charlaye, who deals with the challenges of sickle cell disease every day, and her family, knowing that spreading awareness makes all the difference.

During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, employees at Aflac Northern Ireland set out to raise funds for The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity (CCUC) with the Three Peaks Challenge, a trek to the Mournes that includes Slieve Binnian, Slieve Commedagh and Slieve Donard.

Despite the Orange football team falling short to Tennessee, 45-26, in the Aflac Kickoff Game, there was a victory taking place in Syracuse, New York. As she cheered from her treatment room Saturday afternoon, a Syracuse superfan received her final round of chemo.

What comes to mind when you think of a bell? Perhaps it elicits memories of school days spent waiting for one to ring, or maybe you’re reminded of the Liberty Bell that symbolizes independence.

Everyone has habits built into their day. Think of getting up in the morning and stumbling to the kitchen for a cup of coffee, or getting home after work to wind down with a good book.

A little over a week before Tennessee faced Syracuse in the Aflac Kickoff Game, Hudson watches a Friday morning Tennessee football practice from an exclusive sideline spot.

The Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation (ACCF) has announced recipients of their 2025 Child Life Grant awards benefitting 15 hospital programs that will help bring comfort, support and guidance to pediatric patients, their siblings and families experiencing a cancer.

When my uncle John passed in 1990, my family and I were devastated. He was the life of the party even if he wasn’t there. Then cancer took his body, along with his sense of humor, brilliant mind and business acumen.

With graduation in the rearview mirror and the summer season winding down, we have a wave of new professionals entering the workforce.

Four years ago, Taylor Brown received a bone marrow transplant at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as treatment for severe aplastic anemia.

Aflac, working with sports broadcaster, fashion entrepreneur and cancer survivor Erin Andrews, today launched Check for Cancer, a national movement aimed at boosting U.S. cancer screening rates by 10% over the next decade. 

Aflac employee Cyronn Herrington had a unique childhood, starting at birth. He was diagnosed with hemophilia B, a chronic bleeding disorder that keeps blood from clotting properly.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — that’s three decades of partnership in creating miracles for children with cancers or blood disorders.

Aflac hit a home run for the heart with its annual Night at the Ball Park, an event hosted by Aflac for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Patients, their families and center staff members enjoyed a night of baseball.

Starting a new chapter is exciting, but changes can come with challenges. Supplemental insurance coverage offers the opportunity to meet many of those challenges with confidence.

Aflac, headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, recently donated a generous amount of furniture to area public school districts, transforming excess inventory into valuable resources for students and educators across the Chattahoochee Valley.

Mental and physical health are closely tied together, and after an unexpected accident, seeking medical care — whether it’s a simple checkup or attending physical therapy — following a plan after an accident is an important first step to feeling better.

I come from a big, close-knit family and always dreamed of having one of my own someday. What was in store is even more than I could have ever expected.

Aflac employees displayed 15 tons of heart when they took part in Curing Kids Cancer’s 12th annual Fire Truck Pull held in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, to raise funds to support the Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer Clinic at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital — Midlands.

This year, the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation will award up to 15 grants of $1,500 each to Child Life programs in the U.S. that provide support to children with cancer and/or blood disorders and/or their siblings.

Ryan Zimmerman began his life with cancer. When he was born, his doctors discovered that he had a rare form of the disease — fibrosarcoma, a connective tissue cancer that primarily occurs in adults — and amputated his leg up to the hip.

One team. One mission. One customer segment. Aflac’s hotline for newly diagnosed cancer patients proves that going deeper is the key to meaningful support.

The Aflac Duck has been a beloved icon for 25 years, consistently making a big splash in commercials with its quirky personality and memorable quacks. With each new ad, the Aflac Duck charms audiences and reinforces — with a friendly, fun twist — the company’s message.

This time of year often comes with to-do lists that seem like they are a mile long, with items like spring cleaning, gardening, planning for graduations, and prepping for the summer often at the top. But what about your wellness screenings — have you completed those yet?

Rocket attacks, tear gas, mortar fire, interminable “humps” rucking 50 pounds of gear. Life as a U.S. Marine is not always pleasant. And yet, those years made me more patient, more self-assured, more aware of the needs of others and, oddly, more competent as a business executive.

April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, a time to emphasize the importance of preventive health care and the value of early detection.

Leadership forged on the frontlines created a company that prioritizes people and community— illustrating how genuine care translates into a culture of loyalty and generosity.

The high school years are a pivotal time in life — getting more involved in school activities, learning to drive, going to prom, choosing post-graduation plans, preparing for adulthood and so much more. For Katie Rutherford, it was also about surviving.

Everyone knows dreams come from the heart, and a 3-year-old Columbia boy recently experienced his dream coming true with a little help, and a big heart, from Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Aflac.

When it comes to pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease, there are both visible and invisible challenges, which is why Aflac has dedicated more than three decades to helping children and families facing childhood cancer and blood disorders.

With the Aflac WorkForces Report, we have the data to back it up: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) boosts well-being. In fact, a staggering 91% of employees who participate in their employers’ CSR initiatives say it has a positive impact.

136 Honoree Companies Recognized for Leadership in Business Integrity; New Ethics Premium Data Shows Honorees Outperform Peers by 7.8%

Aflac was once again named by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, marking 2025 as the 19th consecutive year on this esteemed list. This year, 136 honorees were recognized in 19 countries and 44 industries.

Aflac is teaming up with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it — for everyone. Together, they will shine a light on the ways early cancer detection can support individuals.

Aflac’s support of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., continues as they become one of the newest members of its Corporate Leadership Council.

Last year, I stood onstage in Atlanta in front of 1,000 producers and talked about the mindset I had locked in for the year: “We will.” And while it was meant to be a sort of rally cry as we marched toward success, it’s also a mantra I’ve carried with me throughout my career.

If there’s one thing fans and media have learned by now, it’s to always expect the unexpected with University of Colorado Head Football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders. Known for keeping things interesting, like being the only athlete to play in both the Super Bowl.

Aflac Incorporated is committed to supporting children and families facing cancer and blood disorders, and that mission is carried across the pond through the Aflac Northern Ireland team’s work with the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity (CCUC).

This year’s Aflac Holiday Duck holds extra special meaning for two employees whose spicey idea helped spark the 2024 theme. Dressed as a holiday baker complete with a festive plaid apron and baker’s hat, this year’s collectible plush holds in its wings a gingerbread man cookie.

For Ellen Hansen of Madison, Mississippi, the holiday season isn’t complete until she’s added the year’s Aflac Holiday Duck to her collection. Her tradition started with the first Aflac Holiday Duck in 2001 and now, 23 years later, her ducks are on permanent display.

The journey after a cancer diagnosis often involves juggling schedules, managing treatment plans and trying to glean as much information about what comes next as possible — not to mention the emotions that one must process.

American employers and employees are facing a conundrum: heightened levels of workplace stress and burnout. This concern is exacerbated by ongoing rising costs of health care, financial vulnerability and looming worry about the future of their families.

The journey after a cancer diagnosis often involves juggling schedules, managing treatment plans and trying to glean as much information from health care providers as possible — not to mention the emotions that one must process.

Wellness checkups are excellent tools for staying on top of your health — especially routine screenings that can help detect certain diseases, like cancer, early and before they’ve had a chance to spread.

In September — honoring Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month — My Special Aflac Duck® found its way to New York City, delivering smiles to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx.

It all started nearly three decades ago with a $3 million pledge to establish the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center — the first step in a long-standing commitment to supporting the treatment and cure of childhood cancer and blood disorders.