The American Cancer Society's Holiday Shopping Card program is a fundraising effort that offers a convenient way to support the fight against cancer while saving on your holiday shopping. You can purchase a Holiday Shopping Card online or in-stores for $85, which can be used to receive a 20% discount at participating local businesses from October 22 - November 1, 2026. 100% of every card purchased goes towards the American Cancer Society's vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Retailers and restaurants may have restrictions on the types of products or services that are eligible for the discount, so be sure to check the terms and conditions on our website before using the card.

Beginning in September 2026, mobile Holiday Shopping Cards can be purchased online at our website or at any participating retailer. Paper Holiday Shopping Cards can be purchased at select retail stores that have set up a SKU barcode in their Point-of-Sale system. All customers must select a store to receive credit for their purchase when buying a card.

If you are interested in buying a card to gift someone else, or if you'd like to make a bulk purchase of Holiday Shopping Cards, please contact us at ShoppingCard@cancer.org or 713-266-2205. Our staff would be more than happy to assist you with your transaction!

Currently, our website only allows for customers to buy a single Holiday Shopping Card for the individual purchaser's use only. Any additional cards or gift cards bought on our website will not have the intended recipient's name on them -- your own name will be displayed on any card purchased through your Shopify account. If you accidentally attempted to purchase a card to gift someone else through our website, kindly contact us at ShoppingCard@cancer.org or 713-266-2205. Our staff can issue you the cards you purchased online.

You should receive an email right after you submit your mobile card purchase. The email will have the subject line: ”Holiday Shopping Card – Order # Confirmed”, and the card will be included in the email. We recommend screenshotting or starring the email with your mobile card to make it easier to find. Please check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email within 30 minutes of making your purchase. 

To use your Holiday Shopping Card, simply present the cashier with your paper or mobile card during checkout, along with an ID. The 20% discount will be applied to your order at the point of purchase. Savings are only valid between October 22 – November 1, 2026. 

Anyone can participate in the American Cancer Society Holiday Shopping Card program by purchasing a card for themselves or as a gift for someone else.

Any retail store or restaurant in the Greater Houston area is also encouraged to participate in the program. To register for the campaign, please fill out our Retailer Registration Form, which will be launched in late spring/early summer. To take part in the Holiday Shopping Card, retailers must commit to:

• Offer a 20% discount at retail stores or a free appetizer/dessert at restaurants from October 22 - November 1 for cardholders (exclusions may apply).
• Display in-store signage provided by ACS (posters, table tents, shopping bags).
• Sell a minimum of two (2) cards online or in-store (retailers who sell less than 2 cards will be invoiced for the total of 2 cards).
• Ensure staff is knowledgeable and encouraging shoppers to purchase the card.

The Holiday Shopping Card program provides numerous benefits to participating retail and restaurant partners, including:

• Driving traffic and sales before the holiday season.
• Exposure to thousands of potential shoppers across Houston and surrounding areas, including your store listing in 16,000 printed directories and on the HSC website.
• Social media, email, and cross-promotional opportunities.
• All printed promotional materials delivered to your store, along with digital images to use for customer marketing.
• Prizes for top-selling stores and staff members.
• Knowing that you are supporting the local retail and restaurant industries, while also making a positive impact on cancer patients and caregivers in Houston and beyond.

Holiday Shopping Cards can be purchased anytime between September to November 1, but the discount is only valid at participating local businesses from October 22 - November 1. Retailers and restaurants may also have restrictions on the types of produces and services that are eligible for a discount. Be sure to check the descriptions on our Retailer Map to learn about a store's restrictions before using the card.

Cards are for individual use only and cannot be shared. To use your Holiday Shopping Card, please present a photo ID that matches the name on the Holiday Shopping Card.

Funds raised through the Holiday Shopping Card program support the American Cancer Society's mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy efforts, cancer research, and patient support services, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. For more information on the American Cancer Society, please visit www.cancer.org