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West Hartford Center Kidscard

West Hartford shoppers can make a big difference for local children and for their own wallets once again this October with the West Hartford Center Kidscard.  The Kidscard offers 20 percent savings at more than 75 stores and restaurants for anyone who purchases the card with a $50 donation to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. 

Since its inception in 2006, the Center Kidscard has raised more than $100,000 for Connecticut Children's while giving customers great discounts and helping local retailers.  This year, proceeds will support the nationally recognized orthopaedics program.  

“We are proud of what we have already contributed to Connecticut Children's to help improve kids’ health, and we look forward to our most successful year yet,” said event chair Lauren Zeligson. “The orthopaedics program at Connecticut Children’s touches so many families in our communities. Having the top specialists right here to treat everything from sports injuries to cerebral palsy is invaluable.”  

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Many of West Hartford’s most popular retailers including jewelers, clothing boutiques, home furnishing shops, specialty stores and restaurants participate, offering discounts on products that don’t otherwise go on sale. “Center Kidscard is a chance for us to help local families while giving customers special savings on early holiday shopping or treats for themselves,” said Kimberly Moster, owner of Kimberly Boutique.  

In its five years, Kidscard has become one of the highlights for shoppers in town and the West Hartford Center stores and restaurants that support the event.  “The model works because it benefits everyone – shoppers, local businesses in the Center and Square, and Connecticut Children's,” said Zeligson.   

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Center Kidscards may be purchased online or in select retail locations in West Hartford Center beginning October 20, 2011.  For a $50 donation, shoppers receive discounts on unlimited purchases at all participating retailers between October 27th and November 6, 2011.  For a list of participating stores and restaurants, to find sales locations, or to purchase a Kidscard visit www.centerkidscard.org.  

Follow the program on    facebook.com/westhartfordcenterkidscard.  

The Center Kidscard is sponsored by Blue Back Square, Cohen, Burns, Hard, & Paul, Comcast, GO Media, Hartford Courant, Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, PC and The River 105.9 FM, West Hartford News.

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