Thrifty Thursday: 30% Off at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy

This is a great find from Special Children Guide Terri Mauro. Download a 30% off coupon good at Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Store and Old Navy. The coupon is good between August 26-29.

Not only will you help yourself to the savings, but 5% of what you spend will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This charity helps patients, many of them children, diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.

While you're in a generous mood, consider taking the kids to a Light the Night Walk too. This fall charity walk for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is an excellent way to expose the kids to compassion for others. And seeing everyone walk with a light inside their balloon is something they won't want to miss.

This year marks our 7th time to walk in the event. My son has been involved since his first year of life when we pushed him in a stroller.

I've walked it pregnant with my first child and will walk again this year when I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant. If I can do it, you can too!

Enjoy your 30% off and take it one step further. Help a worthy cause with your presence and show the kids how to support people they don't even know.

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