Celebrate the sweetest day of the year
National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer will take place this month.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
This year, National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer will be held on September 24, at 63 participating malls across the country.
Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit company that aims to create awareness and raise funds for children with cancer through a love of baking cupcakes.
Last year, Cupcakes of Hope raised R1.5-million on National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer.
This money has helped more than 500 patients by paying for their medical or other day-to-day expenses.
Cupcakes of Hope also spoils patients on their birthdays and organises special ”end of treatment” surprises.
Sandy Cipriano, founder of Cupcakes of Hope, said: “It is amazing to see how the whole community gets involved to help these brave little patients.”
On September 24, members of the public can visit any participating mall where, for a R10 donation, they will receive a delicious cupcake that has been made with love.
Although the main fund-raising event happens in September, Cupcakes of Hope holds awareness events throughout the year.
Schools, companies and individuals can also host their own Party of Hope, by registering online.
Once registered, they will receive a free Angel Party Pack that includes awareness pamphlets, baking cups, badges, balloons and everything you need to prepare for your Party of Hope.
“We invite young and old to become Cupcake Angels; it is by far the sweetest way to save a life,” said Party of Hope co-ordinator Michelle Larsen.
Cupcakes of Hope has designed an infographic to help to educate parents on the warning signs of childhood cancer.
This is now available in 16 languages on their website.
“It is so important for parents to know what to look out for, because early detection can save a child’s life,” Cipriano added.
For more information, visit Cupcakes of Hope’s website on www.cupcakesofhope.org, or send an email to info@cupcakesofhope.org.
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