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Waitt Foundation Makes Disaster Donation to Red Cross $100,000 Donated by Gateway CEO for Fire Victim Assistance POWAY, Calif., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Chairman and CEO Ted Waitt today announced a $100,000 donation from the Waitt Family Foundation to the local American Red Cross to assist victims of the wildfires that have stricken the County in recent days. "Obviously, this is a tragic time for many in Southern California," Mr. Waitt said. "The San Diego County fires hit especially close to home and virtually everyone has been affected in one way or another. Our thoughts are with all who have been impacted, including some of Gateway's own employees who have lost their homes. We want to do what we can for those affected by supporting the Red Cross relief effort, and urge other local businesses to do all that they can as well." The Waitt Family Foundation donation to the Red Cross was made in response to a fundraising effort organized by the Jeff and Jer Show on Star 100.7 FM on Tuesday morning. The Waitt Family Foundation was established in 1993 by Ted and Joan Waitt with the mission of "helping good people do great things" for communities in need. The Red Cross' efforts to assist those in immediate need of food, clothing and shelter are certainly an example of good people doing great things throughout San Diego. About the Waitt Family Foundation Based in La Jolla, Calif., the Waitt Family Foundation (WFF) believes strong communities build strong families. WFF partners with resident-led efforts in communities that seek to understand their pasts, identify current assets and challenges, and take action to achieve their visions for the future. In addition, WFF supports community-based innovations that use technology to improve people's lives, work toward the prevention of violence in the family, and share promising practices to benefit other communities. The WFF has made previous donations to the Red Cross in times of need, including a $100,000 donation to the victims of 9/11. Visit http://www.waittfoundation.org/ for more information. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology and direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network to build direct customer relationships. As it transforms itself from a leading PC company into a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, the company's range of Gateway-branded products is expanding to include thin TVs, digital cameras, tablet PCs, and systems and networking products and services, all of which are designed to work seamlessly together with the company's award-winning line of PCs. Gateway is America's second most admired computer company, according to Fortune magazine(1), and its products and services received more than 125 awards and honors last year. Visit http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. (1) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue. DATASOURCE: Waitt Family Foundation CONTACT: Al Panico of the Waitt Family Foundation, +1-858-551-4402; or Bob Sherbin of Gateway, Inc., +1-858-848-3886 Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ http://www.waittfoundation.org/

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