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RadioShack Customers Donate $1.3 Million to LIVESTRONG
Fundraising contribution presented on World Cancer Day
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Through the
generous contributions of its customers during the holidays, RadioShack
has collected more than $1.3 million to benefit LIVESTRONG®, an
organization that fights for the 28 million people around the world
living with cancer. Today's presentation coincides with World Cancer
Day 2010, which promotes cancer prevention, detection and treatment
across the globe. Customers who shopped at THE SHACK's 5,500 locations
during the holiday season had the opportunity to make a $1 donation
with their purchase.
RadioShack also donated $10 for every purchase of an exclusive
limited-edition book -- COMEBACK 2.0 by LIVESTRONG's founder and
chairman Lance Armstrong -- documenting the return of the seven-time
Tour de France winner to professional cycling in 2009. COMEBACK 2.0
continues to sell for $29.99 on www.RadioShack.com and in stores while
supplies last.
"We're inspired by the overwhelming response our customers and
employees have shown for the LIVESTRONG campaign," said Julian C. Day,
chairman and chief executive officer of RadioShack Corp. "We are
exploring new and creative ways to raise awareness of the LIVESTRONG
mission to our customers this year."
RadioShack announced last year its sponsorship of Armstrong and Team
RadioShack to compete in professional cycling and other events
worldwide, including the 2010 Tour de France.
About RadioShack Corporation:
RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH)
, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the nation's most
experienced and trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers,
offering innovative products and services from leading brands. Our
knowledgeable, helpful sales associates are committed to enhancing the
in-store shopping experience by listening to our customers, offering
advice, and partnering with them to find the best technology solutions
that fit their needs. Operating from convenient and accessible
neighborhood and mall locations, the company has approximately 4,470
company-operated stores; almost 1,300 dealer outlets; over 450 wireless
phone kiosks throughout the U.S.; and approximately 200
company-operated stores in Mexico. For more information on RadioShack
Corporation, or to purchase items online, visit www.RadioShack.com.
LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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Source: RadioShack Corporation
CONTACT: Wendy Dominguez of RadioShack Corporation, +1-817-415-3300,
media.relations@RadioShack.com
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