In 2016, Ashley Cogswell, Director of Software Sales for Elekta, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with Radiating Hope (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvqXFR9X3Pw), raising more than $16,000.

"When I heard about Radiating Hope and the work they were doing, I immediately knew I had to get involved,” says Cogswell. “I was so inspired by the thought that a small group of determined and caring people could eventually change the course of cancer care in developing countries throughout the world. They are fulfilling a need that most people thought wasn't possible. How amazing is that? Although the thought of climbing Kilimanjaro was terrifying, I knew it paled in comparison to all the men, women and children who have cancer, but have no access to treatment or medicine. This is why I climbed, and this is why I will continue to climb with Radiating Hope."


Learn more about Radiating Hope at: www.radiatinghope.org.

*Atun R, Jaffray DA, Barton MB, et al. Expanding global access to radiotherapy. Lancet Oncol. 2015;16(10):1153-86.


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, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, 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 health care providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives.

Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 6,000 hospitals worldwide. Elekta employs around 3,600 employees globally. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker STO:EKTAB. Website: www.elekta.com.

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