Radiant Charity Corporation, the nonprofit organization supported by Radiant
Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) is pleased to announce that its 2011 Sprint
for Cancer charity races raised nearly $200,000 to support pediatric
cancer causes across the country. Sprint for Cancer is a family-friendly
event with a fun run, 5K, 10K and other varying distances that has
raised over $800,000 during the course of its nine year history.
Sprint
for Cancer originated in Atlanta, Ga. in 2003 and expanded over the
past three years to become a national race with events in Dallas/Fort
Worth, Irvine, Calif. and Memphis, Tenn. In total, close to 2,500
participants and volunteers contributed to the success of this year’s
races. With donations from numerous corporate sponsors and employee
fundraising, Sprint for Cancer exceeded its anticipated fundraising and
participation goals. Race details are as follows:
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Sprint for Cancer Atlanta – held April 16 - $125,000 donated to
pediatric cancer research at Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta
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Sprint for Cancer Dallas/Fort Worth – held April 16 - $36,000
donated to Young
Texans Against Cancer, which will be used to support the Center
for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Medical Center and
Medical City Children’s Hospital’s Camp H.O.P.E.
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Sprint for Cancer Irvine – held May 1 - $30,000 donated to the Pediatric
Cancer Research Foundation through its Cinco de Mayo Reaching for
the Cure event
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Sprint for Cancer Memphis – to be held October 15, 2011
“Radiant’s core values embrace a number of key principles including
teams of winners, ideas to action and respect and honor. Sprint for
Cancer is an event that truly displays how our employees embody these
values by planning the race, fundraising and participating in the event
itself,” said John Heyman, chief executive officer at Radiant Systems.
“The goal of Sprint for Cancer is to unite our local communities to help
fight this awful disease, and I know our 2011 race contributions will
facilitate the amazing work of our beneficiaries.”
Radiant would like to thank all Sprint for Cancer sponsors, especially
those who participated at the Super Hero ($10,000+) and Community
Activist ($5,000+) levels, including SunTrust, DLA Piper, Jefferies,
Brinker International, Coca-Cola, MyFavEats, RGI, and Smith, Gambrell &
Russell, LLP. Click
here to view all race sponsors.
You can view pictures from all Sprint for Cancer races on the event’s Facebook
page.
About the Radiant Charity Corporation
Founded in 2003 as a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, the Radiant
Charity Corporation serves as the principal charitable giving vehicle
for Radiant Systems and its employees. Since 2003 the Radiant Charity
Corporation has raised nearly $1 million through the donations and
fundraising activities of Radiant Systems and its employees.
About Radiant Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) is a
global provider of innovative technology and services to the hospitality
and retail industries. With more than 100,000 installations worldwide,
our customers include leading brands and venues in the restaurant and
food service, sports and entertainment, petroleum and convenience, and
specialty retail markets. Radiant has offices in North America, Europe,
Asia and Australia. For more information about Radiant Systems:
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