Former Baseball and Football Star Brian Jordan and Aflac President Virgil Miller Join Forces To Show Love and Care to Children and Families at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis
Key Highlights
- ➤Aflac (AFL) distributed nearly 50,000 My Special Aflac Duck companions since 2018
- ➤Aflac (AFL) committed more than $200 million to pediatric cancer and blood disorders
- ➤My Special Aflac Duck clinical study showed reduced treatment-related stress and anxiety
- ➤Aflac (AFL) and Brian Jordan delivered robotic companions to children at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon
Expert Statements
Brian Jordan, Chairman and CEO of the Brian Jordan Foundation
“The children at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and those across the nation go through so much more than any child should have to deal with. And as St. Louis has always been a second home to me, having given me my chance to be a big-league baseball player, coming back here and spending time with the kids and families is something I cherish. And I am thrilled to be here with Aflac to deliver their special duck as they are a company that truly cares about families and giving back.”
Virgil Miller, President of Aflac U.S.
“Visiting the children, families and staff at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital today was inspiring on so many levels, not the least of which was seeing how they care for each other during challenging times. Brian and My Special Aflac Duck not only brought smiles and laughter to kids who could use some additional attention today, but we know through research that the ducks will help each child and their caregivers now, tomorrow and long into the future, providing comfort and relief when they need it most.”
Sandy Koller, President of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation
“We see every day what is possible when people choose to give back and rally around children and families who need them. Aflac and Brian Jordan are wonderful examples of using their resources, their platform and their generosity to make a meaningful difference. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to our patients and for bringing not only joy today, but comfort that will stay with these children throughout their care.”
ST. LOUIS, MO / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / Legendary athlete and children's book author read his book for patients and helped deliver My Special Aflac Duck® to children with cancer and sickle cell disease
Brian Jordan, former Major League Baseball, NFL football star and Chairman and CEO of the Brian Jordan Foundation, joined Aflac Incorporated and Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller, at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis recently to help provide joy and inspiration for patients and families. Jordan, who spent seven baseball seasons in the Gateway City, retired from both baseball and football, trading in his cleats for a pen, authoring six inspirational children's books. He read his first book, "I Told You I Can Play" to kids and families at the hospital.
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