I am awed and amazed by the remarkable people of Radiant Systems. This past year was one of the most challenging times any of us has ever faced. Yet, despite all the challenges, the people of Radiant continued to give back to the communities where we live and work. In fact, 2009 was our greatest year of giving ever! Our collective efforts made a huge impact in our communities – take a minute to read the summary below to see for yourself the impact we made. These efforts are only possible because of the hard work and commitment of our employees. Winston Churchill once said “You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.” I want to say thank you to all Radiant employees for your giving spirit and for making life better for so many in the communities around us. I look forward to making an ever bigger impact in 2010!
Atlanta:
Sprint for Cancer – The 7th annual Radiant Systems Sprint for Cancer had more than 1,700 runners and raised $61,000 for the Georgia Cancer Foundation.
Red Cross Blood Drives - The Radiant blood drive provided our community nearly 100 units of blood over the course of three drives in our Brookside office in 2009.
Hands on Atlanta Day - Over 80 Radiant employees, family and friends joined forces with local residents to clean up, pick up and spruce up the homes, church and green space of a historic in-town neighborhood.
Hands On Atlanta Tutoring - Over 40 Radiant volunteers are mentoring and tutoring students at an elementary school in downtown Atlanta. Each Tuesday, 4-5 volunteers go to the school for 3 hours to help the students with their homework, play games and provide support for the instructors.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program – Atlanta employees once again sponsored 100 needy children; the children were treated to clothing ,toys, books, games, and bikes this Christmas.
Dallas:
Sprint for Cancer – With its Inaugural Sprint for Cancer, Dallas had more than 150 race participants and $8000+ raised for Young Texans Against Cancer.
Carter Blood Care Spring/Fall Blood Drives – There were 44 units collected over the course of two blood drives. This has the potential of saving over 130 lives.
Salvation Army Angel Tree - Employees donated 325 gifts (a new high), including: high chairs, winter coats, scooters, clothes, backpacks, remote control cars, MP3 players and Legos.
5th Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Party – Employees donated baked goods, played games, gave away prizes, sang holiday carols and executed a festive holiday party for 64 seniors from the North Richland Hills community.
Memphis:
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – “Team Radiant” participated in 5k walk and raised almost $1,000.
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association Holiday Hope Chest – Approximately 50 toys were donated to provide gifts for children in Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association Housing Opportunities.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Employees contributed $660 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to support our Partner Greg Hall in their 15th Annual Walk.
Orange County:
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Over 60 participants represented the Radiant group, made up of employees and Radiant friends and family.
Orangewood Children’s Foundation Gift Donation – the two CA offices held a unique gift exchange – each employee drew a name and bought a gift that represented the selected employee. At the end of the gift exchange, all of the nearly 70 gifts were donated to Orangewood Children’s Foundation, a charitable organization that focuses on helping children in the foster care system.
