Brain Tumor Foundation for Children to Celebrate Tenth Year of Annual 5K and 10K Run Presented by Elekta

Atlanta, GA, October 02, 2008

Atlanta-based Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc., will hold its annual William’s Walk & Run, presented by Elekta, Saturday, November 1 at the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Established in memory of William Nichols, a child who lost his battle with a brain tumor at the age of one, this annual event celebrates the lives of those affected by pediatric brain tumors.

All proceeds from this year’s event to benefit pediatric brain tumor research

“It is my pleasure to announce that all proceeds from this year’s race will go to support pediatric brain tumor research,” says Mary Campbell, Executive Director of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. “Increased funding is imperative in the battle to save young lives and for the tenth anniversary of this event; we hope to surpass last year’s record of more than $90,000.”

Race-day registration for the walk, 5K run and 10K Peachtree Road Race qualifier will be held from 6:30–8 a.m., in the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta. The one-mile walk will begin at 7:45 and the 5K and 10K runs will take place at 8:15 a.m. Pre-registration is available online, at www.firstgiving.com/btfc or www.active.com . Register before October 25 for $20 and $25 thereafter. All registered participants will receive a long-sleeved moisture-wicking T-shirt. The Williams Walk & Run also is animal friendly, so feel free to bring pets.

“At Elekta, everything that we do, everything we represent is all about improving, prolonging and saving lives,” says Joe Jachinowski, President and CEO of Elekta North America. “It is an honor to sponsor an event that works to eradicate brain tumor disease in children.”

About the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
Now in its 25th year, the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children (BTFC) holds fast to one school of thought: You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to help a child with a brain tumor. Through its social, emotional, informational and financial support, we are committed to caring for the needs of our families.

On a broader scale, the Foundation supports technological advances and research to ensure that this disease does not continue to take children as casualties. For additional information, visit www.braintumorkids.org or call Sherry Samuels, Patient and Family Services Coordinator at 404.252.4107.

About Elekta
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops sophisticated state of the art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care.

Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both healthcare providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives, making the future possible today.

Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 5,000 hospitals globally, and every day more than 100,000 patients receive diagnosis, treatment or follow-up with the help of a solution from the Elekta Group.

Elekta employs around 2,500 employees globally. The corporate headquarter is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. For more information about Elekta, please visit www.elekta.com.

BTFC contact:    

Sherry Samuels
BTFC, Inc.
P: 404.252.4107
sherry@braintumorkids.org
www.braintumorkids.org

Elekta contact:

Michelle Lee
Elekta, Inc.
P: 770.670.2447
michelle.lee@elekta.com
www.elekta.com

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