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Cancer doesn’t care how young you are. Each year, about 80,000 Americans in their 20s and 30s are diagnosed.3 Fortunately, early detection can push survival rates above 90% for many types of cancer.4 That’s why Aflac is turning the everyday checkered pattern into a powerful reminder: Check for Cancer. As the pioneer in cancer insurance and with more than 70 years of experience in cancer care support, we’re on a mission to increase screenings by 10% over 10 years.
Bold pattern, bold move. There’s power in one appointment. One test. One decision to protect your future. Join the movement — it could save your life.
When you tag @Aflac and use #CheckForCancer, Aflac will donate $5 to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, up to $1 million.
Social accounts must be public to track hashtag use.
A two-time cancer survivor who has overcome non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and prostate cancer.
Johnson credits early detection as a key part of his recovery and has used his platform to advocate for regular cancer screenings, especially for prostate cancer. Johnson serves as a global ambassador for ZERO Prostate Cancer and has also supported childhood cancer initiatives, including the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He has named the Love You Too Foundation as his charity of choice for Aflac’s $5,000 donation.
A writer, actor, television host, mom and breast cancer survivor who has become a prominent advocate for early detection and proactive health care.
Diagnosed at age 33, López has used her platform to encourage women, especially within the Hispanic community, to prioritize self-exams, routine screenings and regular checkups. López has named Susan G. Komen Puerto Rico, as her charity of choice for Aflac’s $5,000 donation.
A former NFL player, University of Georgia standout and college football analyst who became a vocal advocate for cancer awareness after his wife Lindsey was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2025.
Throughout her treatment and recovery, Pollack used his platform to share updates, support others and raise awareness about the importance of early detection. He has named The V Foundation as his charity of choice for Aflac’s $5,000 donation.
A practicing family physician in Claymont, Delaware, who has helped underserved communities for more than 20 years.
Dr. Fagan has made regional and national contributions to research on cancer screening in primary care and underserved populations. She also serves as a consultant to the American Cancer Society on lung cancer screening guidelines and has published extensively on cancer prevention. She has named Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute in Delaware as her charity of choice for Aflac’s $5,000 donation.
CEO of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, a philanthropic organization focused on transforming the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Under Dr. Schoenfeld’s leadership, the foundation recently spearheaded a landmark coalition of leading cancer research funders working together to accelerate the development of new screening tools for the world’s most lethal and hard-to-detect cancers. Dr. Schoenfeld will accept the $5,000 award on behalf of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, which will apply the funds toward its Early Detection Award program.
President of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire. Under his leadership, the state of New Hampshire enacted Senate Bill 352 to provide nearly 4,000 professional firefighters with access to comprehensive early detection screenings.
Backed by $5 million in state funding, screenings include multi-cancer early detection blood tests, diagnostic ultrasounds and low-dose lung CT scans, significantly improving the chances of identifying cancer at its earliest stages. He has named the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as his charity of choice for Aflac’s $5,000 donation.
Check for Cancer Champions honors individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to expanding awareness of the importance of cancer screening and the need to act, as preventive care and early detection can save lives.
Aflac is proud to sponsor the American Cancer Society Employer Wellness Toolkits. The tailored toolkits help employers enhance wellness programs, educate employees on cancer prevention, and communicate effectively about available support.
Learn More1 American Cancer Society. "Cancer Information and Resources." https://www.cancer.org. Accessed August 15, 2025.
2 Aflac. "2025 Wellness Matters Survey Overview." https://www.aflac.com/docs/cancer-campaign-wellness-matters/aflac-wellness-matters-survey.pdf. Accessed August 15, 2025.
3 American Cancer Society. “Key Statistics for Cancers in Young Adults.” https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cancer-in-young-adults/key-statistics.html. Accessed Aug. 15, 2025.
4 American Cancer Society. “Cancer Facts and Figures 2025.” https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2025/2025-cancer-facts-and-figures-acs.pdf. Accessed Aug. 15, 2025.
About the study: The 2025 Wellness Matters Survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 2,000 employed U.S. adults ages 18-65 in April 2025 by Kantar Profiles on behalf of Aflac.
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