Proceeds from Exclusive Holiday Items Will Benefit children's hospitals

Kohl's shoppers can help 41 children's hospitals throughout the country by purchasing a special holiday CD, cuddly plush bear, a classic book or a festive holiday decoration for their home or office.

Throughout the holiday season, Kohl's department stores are offering four unique seasonal items with all net profits benefiting local children's hospitals as a part of the Kohl's Cares for Kids program.

The holiday items have been made exclusively for Kohl's and include, a handcrafted, hand-painted Kohl's Cares for Kids bear ornament, the family favorite book, "The Night Before Christmas," a plush bear and a holiday CD featuring such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Lou Rawls singing popular songs of the season.

"Kohl's is pleased to again offer these specially selected gift ideas as part of the Kohl's Cares for Kids program," said Julie Gardner, senior vice president of marketing for Kohl's. "These value-priced items are perfect for gift exchanges, teachers, coworkers and babysitters, as well as terrific stocking stuffers. In Kohl's ongoing commitment to the communities we serve, we believe our support of children's hospitals will continue to grow as the company expands. By purchasing these items, you help spread holiday cheer and raise money for a worthy cause."

These unique holiday items are being offered in all 382 Kohl's stores in 29 states.

The holiday items are also available for purchase on the Web at www.kohls.com.

In addition to raising funds for children's hospitals, the Kohl's Cares for Kids program features fundraising gift cards for local schools and non-profit youth groups, a scholarship program to recognize kids who contribute in special ways to their local communities and an employee volunteer program to encourage volunteerism to benefit local non-profit organizations.

Kohl's is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced national brand apparel, shoes, accessories and home products.