Rite Aid Customers and Associates Donate More than $765,000 for Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Rite Aid customers and associates nationwide donated more than $765,000 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund to help the victims, families and communities affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.

In the campaign ending January 30, customers were able to donate funds by purchasing $1 disaster relief certificates at any Rite Aid store across the country. Rite Aid associates in the corporate and field offices as well as the company's distribution centers also participated in the program.

In addition to the funds raised through the customer and associate fundraising program, The Rite Aid Foundation donated $50,000 to assist with relief efforts. All funds raised will be donated to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, earmarked for Haiti earthquake relief.

“Our hearts and thoughts remain with those impacted by last month's devastating earthquake and we hope this donation helps make life just a little easier,” said Mary Sammons, Chairman and CEO of Rite Aid. "Thank you to the generous Rite Aid customers and associates nationwide, who have made and continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most."

Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with nearly 4,800 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia with fiscal 2009 annual sales of more than $26.3 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through Rite Aid’s Web site at www.riteaid.com.