My Special Aflac Duck® Puts Love and Care in the hands of Children at Riley Hospital
PR Newswire•28/10/2026•09:41 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Aflac delivered 40 My Special Aflac Ducks to Riley Hospital for Children
- ➤Aflac has delivered more than 48,000 My Special Aflac Ducks since debut
- ➤Aflac contributed more than $200 million to research, treatment and support programs
- ➤Riley Children’s Health cares for more than 300,000 patients annually in Indiana
Expert Statements
Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer, Aflac senior vice president and chief communications officer
“Children facing cancer and blood disorders show remarkable courage every day, and we are glad to offer them a bit of help to make difficult moments a little easier, which is the overriding purpose of My Special Aflac Duck”
Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer, Aflac senior vice president and chief communications officer
“We are honored to partner with Riley Hospital for Children and grateful for the compassionate care its team provides to children and families every day across Indiana.”
Courtney Roberts, president and CEO at Riley Children’s Foundation
“We are grateful to Aflac for its commitment to supporting children and families facing cancer and blood disorders”
Courtney Roberts, president and CEO at Riley Children’s Foundation
“Innovative resources like My Special Aflac Duck help us care for the whole child while bringing moments of comfort, connection and play during challenging times.”
Courtney Roberts, president and CEO at Riley Children’s Foundation
“We’re thankful for Aflac’s partnership and the positive impact it will have on the children and families we serve.”
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