March of Dimes partners with Macy’s for Seventh Annual “Shop for a Cause” | Community Spirit

Macy’s and March of Dimes invite customers to participate in the seventh annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event at Macy’s locations in Columbia and Greenville on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

“Shop For A Cause” is Macy’s unique one-day-only shopping event that was created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts, which has helped raise more than $42 million for charitable organizations across the country since 2006.  

“This sale is a great way for families to shop for their fall necessities and give back at the same time,” said Mona Carter, State Director of the March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter.  “Whether families are shopping for back to school fashions or getting a jump start for the holidays; these saving passes show Macy’s corporate responsibility and support for the families in our community.”

On Saturday, August 25th, customers making a purchase with a “Shop For A Cause” savings pass will receive 25% on regular, sale and clearance merchandise, as well as 10% off watches, furniture, mattresses and area rugs, plus are eligible to win a $500 gift card. Shopping passes sold at Macy’s stores and macys.com are $5 each, and will benefit March of Dimes. The organization will  receive100% of every ticket sold at Macy’s stores and on macys.com. Shopping passes are only sold on macys.com on August 25, but customers may purchase shopping passes in advance at all Macy’s locations through Friday, August 24. By purchasing a shopping pass, customers can support March of Dimes while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment, special events. (See shopping pass for discount exclusions and restrictions. No purchase necessary to participate in sweepstakes. Official sweepstakes rules includingalternate means of entry are available at any Macy’s location.)

Last year alone, Macy’s raised $3.2 million for the March of Dimes mission to give moms full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” event, visit macys.com/SFAC.