A Gift from Aflac Duck: Supporting Children with Cancer through Sales of 'Miraito' Cancer Insurance

Aflac Life Insurance Japan announces the continuation of its project to donate to pediatric cancer support organizations based on the number of policies sold for its 'Miraito' cancer insurance.
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## Press Release Information
May 25, 2026

Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd. (President & CEO: Masatoshi Furide) announces that it will again implement a pediatric cancer support project through the sales of its 'Miraito' cancer insurance.

This year's project involves the company donating to the Cancer Children's Support Foundation and the Gold Ribbon Network (see appendix) based on the number of 'Miraito' policies sold during a specified period.

Pediatric cancer presents challenges different from adult cancer, such as limited treatment research due to rare cases and the need to live with long-term complications. To call for broad social understanding of pediatric cancer and expand support for children with cancer, Aflac has promoted support through the 'Aflac Parents House' and the 'Aflac Scholarship for Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Orphans,' as well as endorsing and promoting the 'Gold Ribbon Movement.' Through this project, the company intends to further support pediatric cancer patients and their families.

## Overview of the Pediatric Cancer Support Project
- Targeted Period: April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- Targeted Product: 'Miraito' Cancer Insurance
- Donation Amount: 50 yen per policy sold
- Donation Recipients: Cancer Children's Support Foundation* and Gold Ribbon Network
- Scheduled Donation Timing: First half of 2027
*Donations to the Cancer Children's Support Foundation are made through the Aflac Kids Support System.

Aflac continues to create new value shared with society, aiming to realize a society where cancer survivors can live in their own way with peace of mind, fulfilling the trust of stakeholders.

## Appendix

### Aflac Kids Support System
A unique social contribution program by Aflac aimed at the stable operation of 'Aflac Parents House' and the 'Aflac Scholarship for Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Orphans.' Through this program, donations are made to the 'Cancer Children's Support Foundation,' which operates these initiatives.

### Cancer Children's Support Foundation
- President: Takanori Masuko
- Established: October 31, 1968 (Became a public interest incorporated foundation on April 1, 2012)
- Address: 1-3-12 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053
- Business Description: Dissemination of knowledge, consultation, research, support, operation of accommodation facilities, and other businesses related to pediatric cancer, a intractable disease in children. It operates the 'Aflac Parents House' and the 'Aflac Scholarship for Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Orphans.'

#### Aflac Parents House
A comprehensive support center for children with intractable diseases like pediatric cancer and their families. Children and their families who come from distant areas for treatment can stay for 1,000 yen per night (free for patients).

#### Aflac Scholarship for Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Orphans
A non-repayable scholarship program for high school students who have experienced pediatric cancer or lost a parent to cancer.

### Gold Ribbon Network
- President: Kazumi Atsuta
- Established: June 19, 2024 (Transferred from a certified NPO organization established on June 16, 2008)
- Address: 2-21-8-204 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 111-0053
- Business Description: Various support activities including travel expense subsidies for pediatric cancer patients and accompanying families, scholarships for pediatric cancer survivors, research grants for improving survival rates and quality of life, as well as awareness and information activities.

FAQ

アフラックの小児がん支援企画の概要を教えてください。

2026年4月1日から12月31日までの期間、がん保険「ミライト」の販売件数1件につき50円を、がんの子どもを守る会およびゴールドリボン・ネットワークへ寄付する企画です。

寄付金はどのように活用されますか?

小児がん治療の研究助成や、遠隔地から治療に来る患児と家族のための宿泊施設「アフラックペアレンツハウス」の運営、奨学金制度などを通じて小児がん患者とその家族の支援に充てられます。

アフラックペアレンツハウスとは何ですか?

小児がんなどの難病の子どもとその家族のための総合支援センターで、遠隔地からの治療拠点として、患児は無料、家族は1泊1,000円で宿泊可能です。

寄付先団体である「がんの子どもを守る会」の事業内容は?

小児がんに関する知識の普及、相談、調査・研究、支援、および宿泊施設や奨学金制度の運営を行っている公益財団法人です。

この支援企画の寄付はいつ行われますか?

2027年上期に予定されています。