TV personality and host Adamari López to kick
off the start of continental fútbol competition with
a specially themed event for patients and their families
MIAMI, June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider
of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, partnered
once again with beloved TV personality and cancer survivor, Adamari
López, to bring the excitement and joy of soccer to
pediatric patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. This event
marks the second consecutive year that Aflac has aligned with López
as the company continues in its mission to support the communities,
families and patients impacted by cancer and blood disorders,
particularly in the Hispanic American community.
Designed to spread joy and offer an interactive day for
patients, the event celebrated the love for a sport that is deeply
rooted in Latin America and
followed by Latinos in the United
States.
Adamari López, an avid soccer lover who shares this same passion
with her daughter, Alaïa, engaged with the patients and their
families, bringing the excitement and camaraderie of the sport. The
event featured various stations where children may design their own
soccer pennants, enjoy concessions-style treats and take home some
special souvenirs. Each child also received a passport to take with
them as they explored different countries participating in the
upcoming soccer tournament, combining fun with educational
elements.
"Aflac and I have a shared mission of bringing inspiration and
hope for those going through their own wellness journey, whether
faced with a cancer diagnosis or another condition," said López. "I
absolutely love the enthusiasm around the soccer games, and this
event is the perfect way to share that message with the precious
patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital."
Adamari has previously worked with Aflac on initiatives
supporting the Hispanic community, focusing on cancer awareness and
preventive care, including findings from the 2023 Aflac Wellness
Matters Survey. Additionally, data from the soon-to-be released
second annual survey is in, and Aflac will be kicking off a
campaign designed to generate awareness of the need for people in
the Hispanic community to urge their loved ones to take charge of
their personal health. In fact, 79% of Hispanics are likely to go
for routine medical checkups if a friend or loved one encourages
them to do so, 10% higher than the general population. Through
initiatives like this, Aflac remains committed to being a part of
culturally relevant moments as it continues to serve and support
the Hispanic community.
"It is an absolute pleasure to once again work with Adamari —
who has been a source of inspiration for many as they go through
their own cancer journey — and Nicklaus Children's Hospital to
bring the excitement of the soccer championship games to their
pediatric patients," said Ines Rodriguez
Gutzmer, senior vice president and chief communications
officer at Aflac. "We know that the hospital setting can be
stressful, so we are glad to bring some joy and comfort to these
children and their families — something we have been doing since
2018."
"Patient experiences like this one provide the opportunity to
impact patient families beyond bedside care," said Perry Ann Reed, senior vice president and chief
operating officer of Nicklaus Children's Health System and
president of Nicklaus Children's Hospital. "Thanks to supporters
like Aflac and Adamari, we are able to give patients a moment of
fun and a break from the day-to-day of being in a hospital
setting."
This initiative was an extension of Aflac's long-standing
dedication to supporting pediatric patients battling cancer or
sickle cell disease. Since 1995, Aflac employees, agents and The
Aflac Foundation Inc. have donated more than $182 million to support the research and
treatment of pediatric cancer and blood disorders. With the goal to
expand their impact even further, Aflac joined Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals in 2016 as a national partner and, as an
extension of the Aflac Childhood Cancer Campaign™, Aflac created My
Special Aflac Duck®, an award-winning robotic,
comforting companion designed especially for patients with
pediatric cancer or sickle cell disease. Since 2018, we've
delivered more than 30,000 of these special ducks.
About Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Where Your Child Matters
Most ™
Founded in 1950 as Variety Children's Hospital,
Nicklaus Children's is South
Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for
children, with approximately 850 attending physicians, including
more than 500 pediatric subspecialists. The 307-bed hospital is
renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with
many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the
nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is
also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the
southeastern United States and
since 2003 has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession's most
prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit
www.nicklauschildrens.org.
ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated
(NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial
protection and peace of mind for more than 68 years to millions of
policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S.
and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is
the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance
products.1 In Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan is
the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of
policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its
policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in
the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 18 consecutive
years (2024), Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 23 years
(2024) and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the fourth
consecutive year (2023). In addition, the company became a
signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in
2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North
America Index (2023) for 10 years. To find out how to get help with
expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at
aflac.com or aflac.com/espanol. Investors may learn more about
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responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under
"Sustainability."
1 LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total
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