Aflac Kicks Off 2017 Duckprints Tour at Cottage Children’s Medical Center in Santa Barbara by Honoring Heroes Who Have Made a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children with Cancer
"At Aflac, we believe that everyone has the power to do good,"
The 2017 Duckprints Awardees are:
Faith DeBrum — After being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma on her 11th birthday and completing four rounds of chemotherapy, Faith has been instrumental in Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' fundraising forCottage Children's Medical Center alongside their corporate partner, Costco – where her parents work.Jasmin Castro — Since she was 1 year old, Jasmin has been overcoming the odds – from a germ cell tumor and hearing loss to an aneurysm and coma. Today, 17-year-old Jasmin is in good health and sharing her experiences to raise money to help kids like her at Cottage.Anita Williamson — Thanks to Anita's generosity, children undergoing cancer treatment atCottage Health's Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics receive friendlier, more comfortable hospital garments free of charge to enhance the overall comfort of their hospital experience.
"Corporate support helps
Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 15, according to the
Leading up to September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Aflac is calling on people across America to become active in the cause. To honor the 25-year relationship between
In addition, Aflac is donating
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Aflac also created a website (aflacduckprints.com) that enables users to nominate unsung heroes in their community who have made a difference in the lives of children and families facing cancer. People can follow the Aflac Duck on his journey to hospitals around the country honoring those heroes. In addition, merchandise such as plush Aflac Ducks and Duckprints-related T-shirts, slippers and other items are available for purchase at aflacduckprints.com, with all of the net proceeds going toward the treatment and research of childhood cancer.
About Duckprints Award Recipient
The diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma arrived on Faith's 11th birthday.
Her parents, Ronnie and Laura, assured her that Papa's cancer wasn't like hers, and that her cancer would be curable. From their home in
Faith has been instrumental with her involvement in Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' fundraising for
Faith's photo is displayed prominently on a banner to serve as an inspiration for the impact the community can have on saving kids' lives. Now 13 years old, Faith has been cancer-free for two years.
This year, the warehouse hosted its inaugural Memorial
Award Recipient
Unexplained bleeding prompted Jasmin's mom to rush her to the closest Emergency Room in
"We were told she might only have five days to live," said Jasmin's mom, Juana, as the growth rapidly increased to the size of a lemon, then to that of an orange.
Jasmin spent a month in Cottage's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit before moving to the
She overcame the odds but was faced with another challenge years later when she turned 15. That's when Jasmin collapsed from an aneurysm.
Again she was taken to Cottage, where she spent a little more than three weeks in the ICU in an induced coma. Afterwards, she had to relearn how to walk and talk.
Today, 17-year-old Jasmin is in good health and recently shared her experiences on Spanish radio with her family during the Children's Miracle Network Radio Bronco 107.7 Radiothon.
Her entire family, who took time out of their busy schedule, donned
About Duckprints Award Recipient
That was the moment she decided to do something.
Anita contacted her friends, Diane and
Thanks to Anita's generosity, patients at Cottage's
Anita plans to establish a program that will continue to benefit all children undergoing cancer treatment in the future, which will enhance the comfort of pediatric patients.
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