Supporting our heroes

Aflac is committed to supporting medical professionals who care for children with cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell disease with tools like My Special Aflac Duck® and programs to empower innovation in care.


Families of children undergoing cancer or sickle cell treatment can also request a duck directly.

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Comforting kids with cancer

My Special Aflac Duck is a cuddly, comforting companion for children ages three and up who have cancer, and Aflac’s promise that you are not alone.

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Aflac Childhood Cancer Campaign

My Special Aflac Duck is just one element of our $167+ million philanthropic commitment to children with cancer, which began in 1995. In addition to this interactive, supportive tool, we are dedicated to funding childhood cancer research and treatment. Through the Aflac Childhood Cancer Campaign, our team aims to give support, hope, time and resources to kids who face cancer.

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