Child cancer patients surprised with life-like Aflac Duck toy

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –  Patients at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital were given a “My-Special-Aflac-Duck” on Friday morning.

According to the company, the duck uses medical play, lifelike movement and emotions to engage and help comfort kids during their cancer care.

Parents say the toys make a tough time just a little bit easier.