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Radiant Systems Teams Up with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
More than 2,000 participants are expected to raise awareness for the 8th annual walk/run event
DALLAS (September 24, 2008) – Radiant Charity Corporation, the nonprofit organization supported by Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS), announced today that Radiant’s Dallas office will sponsor the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s (NOCC) 8th annual “NOCC & PureOlogy’s Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer”. More than 2,000 walkers and runners are expected to participate in the race on September 27 in Grapevine, TX, a suburb in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
“We are thrilled about our partnership with Radiant Systems,” said Sharon Goldammer, chapter co-president at NOCC. “With 1,600 attendees last year, we look forward to another year of continued growth with Radiant as our race management sponsor.”
The event includes a 1-mile walk and a 5K walk/run, which raise money and promote awareness about ovarian cancer. Radiant’s sponsorship consists of hands-on volunteering in pre-event planning, event-day logistics management and on-site participation in the race itself.
“The NOCC race is an ideal way for Radiant to give back to the community we live in,” said Paul Langenbahn, president of the hospitality division at Radiant Systems. “We are delighted about this year’s partnership with the NOCC and, most importantly, raising money and building awareness about ovarian cancer.”
Radiant Systems’ also sponsors an annual Sprint for Cancer that has grown to be a top-10 race in Atlanta, the company’s headquarters city. The sixth annual race, held at in the Atlantic Station neighborhood of Atlanta earlier this year, raised more than $134,000 for the Georgia Cancer Foundation.
About Radiant Charity Corporation
Founded in 2003 as a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, Radiant Charity Corporation serves as the principal charitable giving vehicle for Radiant Systems and its employees. Since 2003 Radiant Charity Corporation has raised more than $450,000 through the donations and fundraising activities of Radiant Systems and its employees.
About the NOCC
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer. The DFW chapter’s additional mission is to be a supportive arm of and participant in the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Through the NOCC and its affiliated organizations, the DFW NOCC strives to actively seek methods to improve awareness of ovarian cancer, and to educate women and healthcare professionals on the risk factors and symptoms of ovarian cancer. For more information on the NOCC visit www.ovarian.org, and for information on the DFW Chapter visit www.dfwovarian.org.
About Radiant Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) is a global provider of innovative technology to the hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries. For more than two decades, Radiant's point of sale hardware and software solutions have helped to redefine the consumer experience in more than 100,000 restaurants, retail stores, stadiums, parks, arenas, cinemas, convenience stores, fuel centers and other customer-service venues. Radiant has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.radiantsystems.com.
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