Inspiration
Bake hope and sprinkle joy this National Cupcake Day - 30 Sept 2023─── 08:25 Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens speaks to founder of Cupcakes of Hope, Sandy Cipriano about this year's National Cupcake Day to help raise funds for children battling cancer across South Africa.
Childhood cancer continues to cast its shadow worldwide, with 80% of children diagnosed in low- and middle-income countries facing limited care, late diagnosis, and immense challenges. Even in countries like South Africa, where oncology healthcare services are established, the fight against childhood cancer remains an urgent concern.
Amidst this landscape, Cupcakes of Hope emerges as a beacon of light. This September, as we step into International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and move closer to National Cupcake Day on September 30, we invite all South Africans to participate in a movement that encapsulates the essence of hope – “Bake Hope, Sprinkle Joy.”
Cupcakes of hope believe in the transformative power of a single cupcake. They're not just an organisation; they're a community. Behind every cupcake, a tale of courage and resilience unfolds.
The call is out to all South Africans, across generations, to don their aprons and stir up batter for their own Party of HOPE during September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Here are two simple ways to be part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month:
1. Host a Party of HOPE:
Register your fundraiser here:https://cupcakesofhope.org/host-a-fundraiser/
Spread the word among friends, family, neighbours, or colleagues.
Bake 24 or 48 cupcakes and collect funds.
Donate the proceeds to Cupcakes of Hope.
2. Join National Cupcake Day on September 30:
Pledge your contributions at bake@cupcakesofhope.org
Bake 24 or 48 cupcakes.
Deliver your creations to any of the 60 participating malls on National Cupcake Day.
Vaal Triangle
1. Vaal Mall
2. Riversquare Mall
3. Meyerton
Northern Cape
1. Kalahari Mall
Free State
1. Goldfields Mall
2. North Ridge Mall
North West
1. Mooi Rivier Mall
2. Village Mall
3. Brits
4. Waterfall Mall
If baking isn’t feasible during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month or National Cupcake Day, you can still donate at https://cupcakesofhope.org/donate/ to show your support.
Let’s come together, Bake Hope and Sprinkle Joy! – one cupcake at a time.
