Highvelder sells over 1 000 cupcakes during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The paper's staff sold over 1 000 cupcakes, of which all proceeds will be donated to Cupcakes of Hope.

October 7, 2021

René Joubert Less than a minute

Highvelder staff: Ms Louisa Lourens, Ms René Joubert, Ms Nikki Maharaj, Ms Marie Nieuwenhuis, Ms Chalize Olwage and Ms Ennie Zikalala during the cupcake event. (Photo: Wayne van der Walt)

ERMELO – For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Highvelder partnered with Cupcakes of Hope, a non-profit company and public benefit organisation, to host a fundraising event on September 30.

The event took place at the Highvelder offices at 43 Kerk Street.

Learners of Hoërskool Ermelo sponsored some cupcakes: Tiaan Grobler, Ms Betsie Vermeulen and Carla Ferreira enjoy one each.

Together with the support of the Ermelo community, the paper “baked” a difference in the lives of those who battle with cancer.

Cupcakes of Hope is a community-driven project that achieves its objectives through the love of baking cupcakes, community participation and amazing events.

Highvelder would like to thank Jam Drop Bakery and Deli, who sponsored vouchers for the customers, as well as every individual who supported this initiative, donated and helped with the baking.

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October 7, 2021

René Joubert Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.