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"Families are increasingly seeing their children survive this difficultdisease," said Buffy Swinehart, Cause-Related Marketing manager at Aflac. "Theresearch and treatment being done at hospitals across the country is savinglives, and we are proud that the Aflac Duck is playing a role in helping thesecourageous children and in making for a happier holiday season."
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"The Aflac Ducks have become a holiday collectible and our customers andemployees love them," said Ellen Fruchtman, Macy's divisional vice presidentof public relations in Atlanta. "We are proud that 212 Macy's central storesare taking part in an initiative that will support 35 children's hospitalsacross the nation."
This year, as in years past, the Holiday Duck is dressed to thrill eventhe most finicky shoppers in its wintry garb, and it is likely to soar off ofshelves. Since 2001, Aflac has sold thousands of Holiday Ducks, raising morethan $2 million for the cure and treatment of pediatric cancer. The proceedsare shared by children's hospitals across the nation where the ducks are sold.
The Holiday Duck is available in two sizes. The six-inch model sells for$10 while the larger, 10-inch model costs $15. Both models have the duckdressed in a red parka and sweater set with a warm winter hat and pom-poms.Each duck quacks the familiar "Aflaaac" when squeezed.
Aflac makes pediatric cancer research and the Aflac Cancer Center inAtlanta its primary charitable cause, donating more than $40 million since1998.
About Aflac
For more than 50 years, Aflac products have given policyholders theopportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life-interruptingmedical event causes financial challenges. Aflac is the number one provider ofguaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and the number oneinsurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force in Japan.Our insurance products provide protection to more than 40 million peopleworldwide. Aflac has been included in Fortune magazine's listing of America'sMost Admired Companies for seven years and in Fortune magazine's list of the100 Best Companies to Work For in America for ten consecutive years. Aflac hasalso been recognized three times by both Fortune magazine's listing of the Top50 Employers for Minorities and Working Mother magazine's listing of the 100Best Companies for Working Mothers. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To findout more about Aflac, visit aflac.com.(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081031/CLF064 ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041202/CLTH019LOGO ) Media Contacts: Analyst and Investment Contact: Laura Kane Kenneth S. Janke Jr. Aflac Incorporated Aflac Incorporated 706.596.3493 1.800.235.2667, Option 3; Fax: 706.324.6330 [email protected] [email protected] Jon A. Sullivan Aflac Incorporated 706.596.3493 [email protected]
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