Record-Breaking $2.1 Million Raised for Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Through WSB Care-a-Thon
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The 24th annual WSB Care-a-Thon, benefiting the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, raised a record-breaking $2.1 million. This brings the total raised over 24 years to more than $34 million. The funds will support family services, research, and the Fellowship Program at the center.
Aflac's Chairman and CEO Dan Amos and Kathelen Amos made a special contribution, demonstrating their commitment to the cause. Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer, Aflac's senior VP and chief communications officer, highlighted the company's long-standing commitment to supporting children with cancer and blood disorders. The event showcased the generosity of donors and the positive impact on children's lives.
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- Record-breaking $2.1 million raised for Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
- Total contributions over 24 years exceed $34 million
- Funds support family services, research, and Fellowship Program
- Special contribution made by Aflac's Chairman and CEO
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 6, 2024 / Aflac Incorporated
Originally published on Aflac Newsroom
For 24 years, team members at 95.5 WSB in Atlanta, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Aflac have poured their hearts into Care-a-Thon, an annual fundraising event benefiting the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This year, as patients and their families shared heartwarming stories of strength and courage, radio listeners responded resoundingly by calling in pledges and donating online.
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"Aflac has a long-standing commitment to support children with cancer and blood disorders - and their families and health care teams. The selfless acts of kindness of the WSB team, radio listeners and volunteers, including Aflac employees and agents, extend Aflac's culture of care and inspire hope for children with cancer and blood disorders," said Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer, senior vice president and chief communications officer at Aflac. "Volunteering on the phone bank, I was humbled by the generosity of donors and saw firsthand the smiles Care-a-Thon put on the children's faces."
Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos and Kathelen Amos made a special Care-a-Thon contribution that exemplifies their unwavering commitment to the cause and to making a difference in the lives of children. Listen to Dan's conversation with WSB's Scott Slade: https://vimeo.com/aflac/review/993499606/3451977edc
It's not too late to support the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center through WSB Care-a-Thon - donate online at CHOA.org/WSB. Also, learn about other ways Aflac gives back to the community at Aflac.com/AboutAflac.
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