Hundreds of Aflac sales leaders recently gathered to lay the foundation for what’s ahead in the new year. The most notable part of the event was a charitable auction that raised more than $870,000 for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare in Atlanta, breaking the previous record of $770,000.
The items donated and auctioned during a festive “auction for a cause” event included tickets to the Aflac Kickoff Game in September 2026, tickets to the World Cup in Atlanta, Atlanta Braves tickets and more. All proceeds will be used to support treatments and research for kids with pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
Aflac’s partnership with Children’s Healthcare in Atlanta began in 1995 with an initial company donation of $3 million. Now, thanks to the generosity and compassion of Aflac’s leaders and sales team, more than 25 percent of that amount was raised in a single night, helping turn that first contribution of $3 million to nearly $200 million given to support pediatric cancer and blood disorder research, treatment and family support services.
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has grown into one of the largest pediatric hematology and oncology programs in the southeast — a place where more than 500 children with cancer and over 2,100 children with sickle cell disease begin their care each year.
For Aflac’s employees and independent agents, success isn’t measured in numbers or milestones, but in the lived moments: a child’s smile breaking through a difficult day, a parent’s sigh of relief, and the steady progress made toward better outcomes for kids facing cancer and blood disorders. From fueling groundbreaking research to helping families with everyday needs like transportation, lodging and emotional care, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center embraces a holistic model that supports every dimension of a family’s journey.
To learn more about the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and make your own contribution, click here.
