Bill Gates' original inspiration was his mother, Mary Gates, who did an enormous amount for United Way and other charities. Mary Gates -- She's Much More Than

Bill Gates' original inspiration was his mother, Mary Gates, who did an enormous amount for United Way and other charities. Mary Gates -- She's Much More Than Just The Mother Of Billionaire Bill; This Former UW Regent Has Made A Career Of Community Service http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940109&slug=1888770 http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=199... Not saying other philanthropists had no influence, but the idea of giving back was part of Bill's (privileged) background from birth....