Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer
September is the
month for Cancer Awareness focused mainly on cervical cancer and children with
cancer.
The reason I decided to write a blog about this is because I
have been struggling with abnormal cells for some time now and though these cells have not had the opportunity to develop into cancer, the mixed emotions of fear, self-doubt, doubt,
hurt and disappointment that I felt, was enough to wake me up to just the start of what people with cancer are going through.
I use to the type of person who, when they thought about
cancer, would automatically think that it was only the ‘older generation’ that
got cancer. In my family, it was my gran with both brain and breast
cancer, my father with skin cancer and a few other related issues down the family tree, it's easy to understand why, when growing up, my mind was programmed to
think this way. It is only after having this scare, personally, and through
doing research on this, that I realize humans, no matter your age, are prone to cancer. It stops for no one.
Unfortunately, we weren’t born superheroes which means we
have to do our best to learn how to be the next closest thing to a
superhero every day of our lives. Don’t stress about finding a cape, don’t worry about the costume; the only thing you need is a mixing bowl!
Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit company that is community
driven with the aim of creating awareness and raising funds for children with
life-threatening diseases, through their love of baking cupcakes.
To date, they have assisted more than 200 patients with their medical and day-to-day expenses and they have donated to 14 other charities, including CANSA, The Sunflower Fund, CHOC and the Nelson Mandela Children’s HospitalTrust.
You have the opportunity to make a difference, show your
support or to touch a little heart, simply by celebrating National Cupcake Day
on the 27.09.2014 with Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer at a selection of 55 malls
in South Africa!
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 2011, Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer set a world record with
21, 000 cupcakes on display, which lead to an achievement of R 200 000 being
raised. This money was donated to Reach for A dream, CANSA Vereeniging, medical
costs for three cancer children patients.
The first National Cupcakes Day was celebrated in September
2012, where a staggering R 507 000 was raised. With this money, they were able
to market 60 000 leaflets with the Early Childhood Cancer Warning Signs. “Early
Detection Saves Lives.”
In 2013, the second National Cupcake Day was celebrated at
45 malls across South Africa and in 2014, we have the opportunity to reach just
one of the 55 malls in order to make a difference, the sweet way!
WHICH MALLS
You can click HERE in order to see who the nearest
coordinator is in your area.
HOW EASY IS IT
- You decide on how many cupcakes you want to make
- Contact the nearest coordinator on the link provided above
- Make the cupcakes with LOVE
- Deliver at a mall closest to you
If you don’t have baking skills, then why not stop by one of the
many malls listed above and show your support by purchasing a cupcake. They are
being sold at R 10.00 a cupcake.
FIND OUT MORE
You can find out more about this organization, where the
money raised goes, how to become a beneficiary or how to get involved by
visiting their beautiful website: www.cupcakesofhope.org
EARLY WARNING SIGNS
OF CHILDHOOD CANCER
Seek medical help for any persistent symptoms,
early detection saves lives...
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