Buy a cupcake on September 26 to join fight against cancer
The National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer will, this year, be held on September 26.
Every September, in celebration of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Cupcakes of Hope stages this event as part of their main fund-raiser.
Seventy malls around South Africa participate to raise funds to help children battling with cancer.
Michelle Larsen, Cupcake of Hope’s National Party of Hope coordinator, will host the event to be held at the East Rand Mall (Woolworths/Jet Court from 8am till late).
“It is going to be a day filled with fun for everyone, with just under 6 000 donated cupcakes to be displayed on the day. For only a R10 donation you can receive a delicious cupcake,” said Larsen.
“Entertainers, face-painters and a children’s Pimp your Cupcake station will be available on the day. Paul Vieira, from Cake-Extreme, and Shelain Horn, from Capsicum Culinary School, will also be joining the cupcake angels to show off their skills.”
Daniella Snyman, Cupcake of Hope’s Youth Ambassador and survivor of childhood cancer, will also be available to answer any questions the mall patrons may have.
Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit company, with the mission to create awareness of the early warning signs of childhood cancer and supporting families who have been affected by childhood cancer by raising funds.
These funds are used to help with financial burdens like medical expenses and other day-to-day costs (transport, food hampers and school fees).
They do all this through their love of baking cupcakes.
The funds raised to date have helped more than 350 children, as well as 16 other charities so far. Those who are directly involved in the initiative also pay regular hospital visits and even host little birthday parties.
“Our cupcake angels show so much love and passion for our cause, our only requirement is that the cupcakes donated are made with love,” said Sandy Cipriano, founder of Cupcakes of Hope.
”Anyone can become a cupcake angel, it is by far the sweetest way to save a life.”
Since September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, anyone can help to spread awareness by getting hold of an ”Early warning signs of cancer” pamphlet and sharing it with neighbours or a friend.
For more info visit www.cupcakesofhope.org, or admin@cupcakesofhope.org.
