Support CHOC by taking part in superhero baking challenge
From biscuits to cupcakes to carrot cake – when it comes to our very own superheroes anything goes.
CHOC is calling on all South African children, teenagers and adults to get the family together and tap into their creativity by baking absolutely anything around the theme “Who is your superhero?”
From biscuits to cupcakes to carrot cake – when it comes to our very own superheroes anything goes. Whether it’s your mom, a teacher, Superman, nurses or policemen – put on your thinking cap and go crazy. Bake something that relates to your superhero.
Challenge yourself to only use what you have available in your home – remember, it just needs to look good as there will be no tasting from the judges.
How to participate:
1. Make a R50 donation to CHOC on either https://www.givengain.com/cc/the-great-choc-superhero-bakeoff/ or on the CHOC website https://choc.org.za/product/r50-donation-2/ Get baking by raiding the cupboard – be as creative as possible with your ingredients.
2. Take a picture of your baked item and tag us on social media. Remember to include your superhero category (e.g. Mini Superhero).
3. The bake-off challenge will end at midnight on April 24, so be sure to submit before then.
Categories:
Category A: Mini Superheroes (12 and under)
Category B: Teen Superheroes (13 – 19)
Category C: Adult Superheroes (20 and over)
The top three most creative entries in all categories will be selected by CHOC and the public will get to vote for their favourite. Prizes sponsored by Vodacom, The CHOC Cows and CHOC are up for grabs.
The bake-off will help CHOC to raise much-needed funds during the Covid-19 lockdown, as they had to cancel all fund-raising activities.
About CHOC:
South Africa has some of the lowest survival rates when it comes to childhood cancers. Each year, more than 300 000 children from birth to 19 years are diagnosed with cancer around the world. About 8-10 of these children live in low and middle-income countries, where their survival rate is often near 20 per cent.
This is in stark contrast to high-income countries, where cure rates exceed 80 per cent for many common childhood cancers.
In South Africa, we should be diagnosing around 2 500 children per annum, but unfortunately are only diagnosing about 1 500. Of the less than half who are actually detected and diagnosed, the survival rate is as low as 55 per cent. This means that in South Africa every year, less than half of the children who are diagnosed will survive.
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is the largest non-profit organisation working in the field of childhood cancer. Every year they provide services to about 2 500 children, teenagers and their families. Their core services are aimed at ensuring that all children are diagnosed with cancer and receive the care and support they need in order to increase their chance of survival.
For more information visit www.choc.org.za
