Since its inception, more than $3 million has been raised and distributed to participating children's cancer hospitals nearest to where each duck was sold. "It is a blessing and a privilege to share their journey by providing funds for research, clinical programs and family support services. The lessening of the burdens associated with this difficult diagnosis is a lasting legacy of the Aflac family." Kathelen Amos said. Key initiatives supported by Aflac : ABOUT AFLAC When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For more than 55 years, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the sales leader for worksite/voluntary insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac individual and group insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide.