Giving back to the community has always been a top priority for Wal-Mart, and 2007 was no exception. This past year, we donated more than $296 million to charitable organizations benefiting thousands of communities across the

United States. What's more, our associates and customers generously contributed an additional $106 million through company sponsored programs.

When combined with international donations, Wal-Mart's global contributions totaled more than $470 million.

"We are proud to be in a position to make a real difference, not just through donations made by the company, but also by encouraging others to give," said Margaret McKenna, president of the Wal-Mart Foundation. "Our support last year helped students return to the classroom, local children's

hospitals care for terminally ill youth, disaster relief agencies pick up the pieces following natural disasters, and with many other important charitable causes across the country."<