Bite into a cupcake for childhood cancer awareness
Visit Galleria Mall, where for a R10 donation you will receive a delicious cupcake that has been made with love.
This year National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer takes place on Saturday, 24 September at Galleria Mall in Amanzimtoti to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit company that aims to create awareness and raise funds for children with cancer through their 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.
“It is amazing to see how the whole community gets involved to help these brave little patients,” said founder of Cupcakes of Hope, Sandy Cipriano.
On the day, the Toti public can visit Galleria Mall, where for a R10 donation, they will receive a delicious cupcake that has been made with love.
Although the main fundraising 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 and balloon – everything you need to prepare for your Party of Hope.
“We invite young and old to become Cupcake Angels – it’s 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 educate parents on the early warning signs of childhood cancer. This is available in 16 languages on their website www.cupcakesofhope.org.
“It is so important for parents to know what to look out for because early detection can save a child’s life,” said Cipriano.
For more information, visit www.cupcakesofhope.org or email info@cupcakesofhope.org. For more information about the event at Galleria Mall, call Jacki on 082-593-6591 or email jackiebb@vodamail.co.za.
