COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the number
one provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, is teaming with Macy's to
sell the 2011 plush Aflac Holiday Duck, with proceeds going to
support research and treatment for childhood cancer. In its
eleventh year, the Aflac Holiday Duck program has already helped
raise nearly $3 million to fight the
disease that affects more than 12,000 children under the age of 19
who are diagnosed each year in the United
States, according to the American Childhood Cancer
Organization.
"Aflac and our 70,000 independent agents have a long history of
giving back to the community," Aflac
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Michael Zuna said. "So we are proud to lend our
company's most visible image as a leading advocate for families
facing childhood cancer."
The unique 2011 Aflac Holiday Duck is dressed in a warm scarf
and matching hat with ear flaps, evoking frosty images of winter.
This year Macy's has expanded its commitment to the fight against
childhood cancer by selling the Aflac Holiday Duck nationally at
more than 670 Macy's stores, up from 211 stores in 2010.
"We are extremely pleased to expand our long-standing
relationship with Aflac and bring their iconic plush duck to more
than 670 Macy's locations nationwide this holiday season," said
Amy Kule, Macy's group vice
president of National Events and Partnership Marketing. "Macy's
mission is to make a difference in the many local communities we
serve. With every sale of the Aflac Holiday Duck, we will
collectively impact for the better, countless lives of children and
families battling childhood cancer."
The Aflac Holiday Duck is available in a six-inch version for
$10 and a 10-inch version for
$15, with proceeds distributed to the
nearest of more than 50 participating pediatric cancer hospitals in
the region where the duck is purchased. In addition to
Macy's, the Aflac Holiday Duck is also available online at
www.aflacholidayduck.com beginning today, November 14. Including proceeds from the
Aflac Holiday Duck, to date Aflac has raised more than $67 million for the treatment and research of
childhood cancer.
ABOUT AFLAC
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits
fast. For more than 55 years, Aflac insurance policies have helped
provide a safety net and given policyholders the opportunity to
focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the number one
provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance
company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac insurance
products provide protection to more than 50 million people
worldwide. For five consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by
Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies and by Forbes magazine as one of America's
Best-Managed Companies in the Insurance category. In 2011,
Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best
Companies to Work For in America for the 13th consecutive year.
Also, Fortune magazine included Aflac on its list of Most
Admired Companies for the 10th time in 2011. Aflac Incorporated is
a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com or
aflacenespanol.com.
ABOUT MACY'S
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion
and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45
states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer
distinctive assortments, including the most desired family of
exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known
for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as
well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows
and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's
helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national
charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers. For
Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our
online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.
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Robin Y. Wilkey
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Aflac Incorporated
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Aflac Incorporated
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Macy's Contact:
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Orlando Veras
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SOURCE Aflac