WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the
leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States, today sponsored Chasing
Cancer, a live program hosted by The Washington Post. The event
took place on Tuesday, December
6th at The Washington Post headquarters in
Washington, D.C. Aflac CEO
Dan Amos and Aflac Foundation
President Kathelen Amos were among
the speakers at the event.
Chasing Cancer brought together leading scientists, health-care
innovators, patients and policymakers who discussed advances in
cancer care and treatment. They examined how the U.S. health-care
system is shaped by a disease that touches the lives of millions of
people, and provided new insights on the host of challenges cancer
presents. The event was streamed live and video clips are archived
on The Post
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/post-live-2016-Chasing-Cancer-Summit/).
"As a company that has contributed more than $110 million toward finding a cure for childhood
cancer we could not be more pleased to have sponsored The
Washington Post's ambitious forum that shined a bright light on a
disease that impacts so many people, including more than 15,000
children each year," Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said. "Aflac employees and our
independent sales agents who continue to contribute every month to
this cause are committed to helping families facing cancer each and
every day."
"We were pleased to have Aflac as the presenting sponsor for
Chasing Cancer. This was an important discussion that convened
leaders and innovators committed to cancer research and improving
the lives of those with cancer," said Kristine Coratti, Vice President of
Communications and Events for The Washington Post.
According to the American Cancer Society, each year more than
1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with a form of cancer. Yet
of all the government funding that goes toward cancer treatments
and research, less than 5% is allocated toward childhood
cancers.
"While we are extremely fortunate that Aflac has continued to
embrace our cause for more than 21 years, the childhood cancer
community needs more help," Dr. Douglas
Graham, director of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders
Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta said. "We could not have become a U.S.
News and World Report top 10 children's cancer facility in
the United States without the
generosity of Aflac and its agents, but researchers simply need
more funding to make our dream of curing childhood cancer become a
reality. Every child deserves a lifetime."
Find more information about Chasing Cancer at The Washington
Post. For more information about Aflac's commitment to
childhood cancer, go to www.Aflacduckprints.com.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt,
Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For six decades, Aflac insurance
policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on
recovery, not financial stress. In the
United States, Aflac is the leader in voluntary insurance
sales at the worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day
PaySM initiative, Aflac U.S. can receive, process,
approve and disburse payment for eligible claims in one business
day. In Japan, Aflac is the
leading provider of medical and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4
households. Aflac insurance products help provide protection to
more than 50 million people worldwide. For 10 consecutive years,
Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies. In 2016, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as
one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 18th
consecutive year and included Aflac on its list of Most Admired
Companies for the 15th time, ranking the company No. 1 in
innovation for the insurance, life and health category for the
second consecutive year. In 2015, Aflac's contact centers were
recognized by J.D. Power by providing "An Outstanding Customer
Service Experience" for the Live Phone Channel. Aflac Incorporated
is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac and One Day
PaySM, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
Media contact – Jon A.
Sullivan, 706.763.4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – Robin Y. Wilkey, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667;
FAX: 706.324.6330, or rwilkey@aflac.com
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