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For Aflac, 25 years of holiday giving is just ducky!

PR Newswire•03/11/2026•09:04 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Holiday Duck program generated nearly $4.7 million in net proceeds since 2001
  • ➤Aflac Holiday Duck reaches its 25th anniversary with the 2026 edition
  • ➤2026 Holiday Duck available in 6-inch ($14) and 10-inch ($23) sizes
  • ➤Aflac donations to Atlanta pediatric cancer center exceed $200 million since 1995
  • ➤Nearly 50,000 My Special Aflac Duck companions distributed free since 2018

Expert Statements

Dan Amos, Chairman and CEO of Aflac

“The Aflac Holiday Duck is an American tradition including families having collected at least one from each of the 25 years that it has been sold, with all of the net proceeds going toward childhood cancer and blood disorders-related causes,”

Dan Amos, Chairman and CEO of Aflac

“The Aflac Duck has helped make Aflac a leader in our industry and a household name, but we are equally proud that it is such a big part of our philanthropic program — giving back to children and families going through difficult times.”

Kerry Hand, President of the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation

“For 25 years, the Aflac Holiday Duck has helped turn holiday giving into meaningful support for children and families navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges,”

Kerry Hand, President of the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation

“This year, we not only are celebrating a beloved tradition but also the generosity of customers, employees and supporters who have helped make a lasting difference in communities across the country.”

For Aflac, 25 years of holiday giving is just ducky! PR Newswire

2026 Aflac Holiday Duck marks the 25th year that the quacking collectible has helped children with cancer and blood disorders

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