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Holiday Shop Hop for Memory Matters Returns to the Lowcountry!

A Two-Event Celebration of Shopping, Community, and Giving Back

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, SC - After the success of the spring Shop Hop, local merchants and community members are once again joining forces to support Memory Matters through a festive Holiday Shop Hop this season.

The Holiday Shop Hop for Memory Matters will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, on Hilton Head Island, and Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Bluffton. Each participating boutique will donate 10% of sales from the day to Memory Matters, helping to sustain life-changing programs for families affected by dementia and cognitive challenges.

Following the tremendous response to the first Shop Hop earlier this year - which filled local shops with laughter, generosity, and neighborly cheer - the Holiday edition adds a seasonal sparkle. Shoppers can expect festive décor, and holiday sips, while getting a head start on their holiday shopping and finding meaningful gifts that truly give back.

Participating shops include:

Hilton Head Island - The Back Door - Birdie James - Coastal Bliss - Collage - Currents - Evelyn & Arthur - Gifted - Hilton Head Golf Shoppe - Hilton Head Oils & Balsamics

Hilton Head Running Co. - Island Child - J. Mclaughlin - John Bayley Clothier - Le Cookery - Needlepoint Junction - Pink Pineapple - Pyramids Hilton Head - Sea Love -

Shop! Boutique - Spartina 449

Bluffton - Birdie James - Eggs 'n' tricities - The Haven Boutique - J. Mclaughlin - Maggie and Me - Monkee's - Spartina 449

Proceeds from the event directly benefit Memory Matters, a Hilton Head–based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals experiencing memory loss and supporting their caregivers through education, connection, and compassion.

"This event is all about local love - supporting our small businesses while lifting up a cause that touches so many Lowcountry families, said Kathryn Mademann, event co-chair. Every purchase helps keep vital programs available year-round. The enthusiasm from our community during the spring Shop Hop was incredible"

Julie Martin, who co-chaired both events, shared, "We saw firsthand how shopping local can make a real difference - and now we're bringing that same spirit to the holidays. It's heartwarming to see how our community continues to show up for Memory Matters. We invite everyone to grab a friend, shop the day away, and know that every gift purchased helps create moments of joy for others."

In addition to shopping, attendees can learn more about Memory Matters' programs - including caregiver support, respite services, and brain-health education - at select participating stores.

Join your neighbors and friends for this holiday tradition in the making. Together, we can shop small, give big, and make memories for families across Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

For more information about the Holiday Shop Hop for Memory Matters or to find out how to participate, call 843-842-6688 or visit www.mymemorymatters.org.