Cupcakes of Hope (CoH) will host its flagship fundraising event, National Cupcake Day (NCD), on September 27 in the Johannesburg and Pretoria regions.

According to founder Sandy Cipriano, this year’s mall list has grown with 24 malls registered in Johannesburg and eight malls confirmed in Pretoria.

She said that last year, 21 malls in Johannesburg participated, including Cradlestone and Key West on the West Rand, in addition to six participating malls in Pretoria.

“Nationally, the day brought together 2 000 volunteer bakers and raised more than R2 million for kids fighting cancer. We do have the best volunteers in the world,” Sandy said proudly.

Since their launch in 2012, the organisation has supported over 10 000 families.

Just last year, they fulfilled 2 568 financial support requests, delivered 3 022 activity care bags to over 21 paediatric oncology wards and celebrated 111 patient birthdays.

“Oncologists, hospitals, social workers and hospices all contact Cupcakes of Hope with requests to assist. The Cupcake Angels [volunteer bakers] are the foundation that supports everything that is done through the non-profit.”

Located around the country, they make and sell cupcakes and donate the funds.

“Every year, countless bakers and volunteers pour their hearts, time, and ingredients into this cause,” added fundraising co-ordinator for CoH, Lori-Anne Hill.

Sandy said that last year, they had over 800 bakers registered in the Vaal, Johannesburg and Pretoria areas, and their dedication contributed significantly to the total funds raised.

“We’re deeply grateful to every person who chooses to bake it forward. Their kindness truly makes a difference,” she said.

If you would like to assist and play a role in the initiative, call Sandy on 073 208 6757 or email sandy@cupcakesofhope.org.