Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Gap Inc. Joins Gold Medal Speedskater Joey Cheek's Pledge to Help Children in Disadvantaged Regions

PRESS Release

Gap Inc. Joins Gold Medal Speedskater Joey Cheek's Pledge to Help Children in Disadvantaged Regions: "SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gap Inc. today announced it will meet the challenge made by gold medal speedskater winner Joey Cheek by pledging $25,000 to Right to Play, a humanitarian organization that uses play and sport to further the development and health of children in disadvantaged regions of the world. After winning the gold medal, Mr. Cheek announced he would donate his $25,000 bonus to Right to Play. He called upon the community to match his donation and help children gain physical benefits and develop life skills and strong values through the organization. Inspired by Mr. Cheek's generosity, Gap Inc. decided to make a grant to help in this cause."

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