Shop for Children's Hospital: Oct 22 - 31

Between October 22 and 31, you can receive a 20 percent discount at selected stores in Washington, DC, and at the same time make a donation to Children's National Medical Center. Shopping doesn't get better than that.

It's simple, fast, and there's no better cause than Children's Hospital. All you need to do is hop over to Care for Kids, buy a card for $50, and then shop at your favorite stores, where you'll receive a 20 percent discount during the Care for Kids shopping days. You can purchase a Care for Kids card through Wednesday.

Some of the stores that are participating in Care for Kids are: Voorthuis Opticians, Lia's Restaurant, Gap/Baby Gap, Chef Geoff's, J.Crew, Ralph Lauren, Red Door Spas, Johnson's Florist, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, The Container Store, Kenneth Cole, Child’s Play Toys, Hudson Trail Outfitters, Sushiko, Brooks Brothers, Georgetown Running Company, The Papery of Bethesda, Georgetown Cupcake, Catch Can, Pampillonia, Lacoste, Full of Beans, Periwinkle Gifts, Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Store, Strosniders Hardware, Bruce Variety, and Tommy Hilfiger.

Children’s National Medical Center, located in Washington, DC, has been serving the nation’s children for 140 years. Since its inception in 2004, Care for Kids program has raised more than one million dollars for Children’s Hospital. The money goes to research, patient life improvements, family support, medical equipment, and professional development.