Together, we can make a difference for children with cancer and sickle cell disease.
At Aflac, we understand there are visible and invisible challenges that come with cancer and blood disorder diagnoses and survival. That’s why we’re committed to helping treat the whole child across their lifespan – from active treatment into cancer survivorship. We can’t do it alone, which is why we want you to join us in building the bridge to a brighter future for children and families facing cancer and blood disorders.
For more than 28 years, Aflac has dedicated its heart and philanthropic mission to helping children with cancer and blood disorders and now you can too.
Spread the word to your community. For decades, Aflac has supported medical professionals, nonprofit organizations, family members and others who care for children with cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell disease. We give hope, resources and support to these children and their families who show incredible courage and determination every day. Add #BridgeToBrighter to your Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook post. For every use, Aflac pledges to donate $2 up to $1.5M.
Shine a Light:
Spread the word to your community. For decades, Aflac has supported medical professionals, nonprofit organizations, family members and others who care for children with cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell disease. We give hope, resources and support to these children and their families who show incredible courage and determination every day. Add #BridgeToBrighter to your Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook post. For every use, Aflac pledges to donate $2 up to $1.5M.
Be the light
Since 1995, Aflac has raised and donated more than $170 million to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, with much of the support coming from independent sales agents and Aflac employees. Through fundraising, donations and service we give hope, resources and support to these children and their families who show incredible courage and determination every day.
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant programs, serving infants through young adults. The center is recognized as one of the largest and most renowned childhood cancer centers in the U.S., annually caring for more than 2,500 children with cancer and more than 5,000 children with sickle cell disease, hemophilia and other blood disorders.
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant programs, serving infants through young adults. The center is recognized as one of the largest and most renowned childhood cancer centers in the U.S., annually caring for more than 2,500 children with cancer and more than 5,000 children with sickle cell disease, hemophilia and other blood disorders.
Comforting Children who have Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease
My Special Aflac Duck® is a "smart" comforting companion created by Aflac and free of charge, to every child, ages three and up, who has cancer or sickle cell. With lifelike movement and emotions, medical play accessories, and a mixed-reality app, this innovative social robot uses interactive play to help distract children coping with cancer and sickle cell.
Comforting Children who have Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease
My Special Aflac Duck® is a "smart" comforting companion created by Aflac and free of charge, to every child, ages three and up, who has cancer or sickle cell. With lifelike movement and emotions, medical play accessories, and a mixed-reality app, this innovative social robot uses interactive play to help distract children coping with cancer and sickle cell.