Story By: Toni Lorentzen

October marks that time of year where we begin to spread appreciation and cheer. Allow Board of Visitor’s Care Card to be your gifting ticket for the holidays while supporting a local charity. This year Care Card’s proceeds are benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The Care Card’s benefits allows for the perfect opportunity to stock up on a variety of goods, for yourself and others, while taking advantage of local and reputable restaurants and services.

The Care Cards discount is only offered for a limited time so make sure you plan accordingly. The ­list of participants is lengthy and range from apparel for men, women, and children, to great restaurants, home improvement stores, beauty treatments and more. With over 600 options around the Valley to shop and spend, it’s hard to resist this great deal that benefits local charity.

What is Care Card?

The Board of Visitors (BOV) Care Card program is a unique fundraiser benefiting charities in the greater Phoenix area through the collaboration of the BOV, sponsors, retailers and shoppers.

When is Care Card?

Care Card dates for 2015 are October 16 through October 25. That’s two weekends of getting your shop on!

How does Care Card work for shoppers?

 Purchase a Care Card for $60.  Cards may be purchased beginning September, 2015 online, from a BOV member, or at participating retailers. Cards purchased online will be mailed weekly beginning September 15, 2015.

 Shop at more than 600 participating retailers. Participants are listed in the Care Card booklet (available September 15, 2015) and online.

 Save 20% on purchases made October 16 – 25, 2015. Some exclusion apply; see Care Card Etiquette and participant list for details.

 Support Phoenix Children's Hospital by participating in the Care Card program.