COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos and Aflac Foundation President Kathelen Amos today accepted the American Cancer Society's "Visionary" award for 2007-2008. Mr. and Mrs. Amos received the award on behalf of Aflac during a morning ceremony at Aflac's worldwide headquarters in Columbus, Ga.

The award was presented by American Cancer Society Senior Vice President for the State of Georgia Georgette Porter in recognition of the company's three major fundraising events in Muscogee County held between September 2007 and August 2008, including a golf tournament, the Relay For Life and the Crystal Ball. All told the company raised almost $536,000 to help support cancer research in the Columbus region.

"We are pleased to accept this award on behalf of the Aflac family. Aflac's involvement with and our support of the mission of the local chapter of ACS goes back to our roots and demonstrates a common commitment to provide help and support for cancer patients and their families," Kathelen Amos said. "The efforts of our employees as volunteers and fundraisers, in addition to our corporate financial support, reflect our belief in the importance of ACS and its role in the fight against cancer."

Georgette Porter said, "The ultimate goal of total cancer control will only be reached through sustained research. Aflac appreciates the impact of the American Cancer Society and continues to annually support our mission, which is why we are recognizing the company today."

About Aflac:

For more than 50 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the opportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life-interrupting medical event causes financial challenges. Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force in Japan. Our insurance products provide protection to more than 40 million people worldwide. Aflac has been included in Fortune magazine's listing of America's Most Admired Companies for seven consecutive years and in Fortune magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for ten consecutive years. Aflac has also been recognized three times by both Fortune magazine's listing of the Top 50 Employers for Minorities and Working Mother magazine's listing of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit www.aflac.com .

About the American Cancer Society:

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

    Upcoming American Cancer Society Scheduled Events:

    MUSCOGEE COUNTY:
    -- Relay For Life:  May 15 & 16, 2009 - Kinnett Stadium
    -- Golf Tournament:  Oct. 10, 2008 - Bull Creek Golf Course
    -- Crystal Ball:  March 28, 2009 - River Mill Event Centre


    HARRIS COUNTY:
    -- Relay For Life:  May 1 & 2, 2009
    -- Sweet Home Dinner:  Sept. 19, 2008


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