Aflac and Country Duo Maddie & Tae Surprise 5-year-old Cancer Patient with Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience at CMA Awards

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Nov 16, 2018, 14:06 ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to Aflac, a committed corporate ally in helping defeat childhood cancer, and country music stars Maddie & Tae, Country Music's Biggest Night^TM turned into an unforgettable experience of a lifetime for one special pediatric cancer patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Five-year-old Caroline Lantz and her family were surprised with VIP tickets, a day filled with glam and the royal red-carpet experience leading up to the 52^nd annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Nov. 14, 2018.

PLATINUM-selling country music artists Maddie & Tae escort 5-year-old Caroline Lantz, a cancer patient at Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, down the official red carpet during the 52nd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee, thanks to Aflac – a committed corporate ally in helping defeat childhood cancer. Photo Credit: Sara Kauss Photography

Award-winning Maddie and Tae took time to have a little fun with 5-year-old cancer patient Caroline Lantz at their hotel before preparing for the CMA Awards on Nov. 14, 2018, courtesy of Aflac – a longtime supporter of families facing childhood cancer. Photo Credit: Sara Kauss Photography

5-year-old cancer patient Caroline Lantz joined country artists Maddie & Tae for an afternoon of pampering in preparation for the CMA Awards on Nov. 14, 2018, made possible by Aflac – a longtime supporter of families facing childhood cancer. Photo Credit: Sara Kauss Photography

CAPTION: Thanks to Aflac, a loyal supporter of children facing cancer, country music stars Maddie & Tae helped 5-year-old cancer patient Caroline Lantz choose the perfect dress and accessories to walk the red carpet alongside them on Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo Credit: Sara Kauss Photography

CAPTION: Thanks to Aflac, a committed corporate ally in helping defeat childhood cancer, 5-year-old cancer patient Caroline Lantz shows off her fancy look alongside new friends, country music stars Maddie & Tae, before the CMA Awards on Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo Credit: Sara Kauss Photography

Country duo Maddie & Tae surprise 5-year-old cancer patient Caroline Lantz and her family with a much-needed night away from the hospital to attend the 52nd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee, thanks to Aflac – a committed corporate ally in helping defeat childhood cancer. Photo Credit: Sara Kauss Photography

"We loved getting to team up with Aflac to surprise Caroline and her family with tickets to join us at the CMAs this year," said Maddie & Tae. "In the midst of something as difficult as childhood cancer, we wanted to help give Caroline and her family an unforgettable experience. It was really special for us too."

To learn more about Aflac's commitment to childhood cancer, please visit AflacChildhoodCancer.org.

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When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For more than six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day Pay^SM initiative, for eligible claims, Aflac U.S. can process, approve and electronically send funds to claimants for quick access to cash in just one business day. In Japan, Aflac is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4 households. Aflac insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For 12 consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2018, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America for the 20th consecutive year and included Aflac on its list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 17th time. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac and One Day Pay^SM, visit aflac.com or aflac.com/espanol.

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