Cupcakes of Hope spread hope one cupcake at a time
In an effort to spread Cupcakes of Hope's sweet and selfless mission, the NPO has partnered with a local doctor.
SWEET treats with the power to help raise funds for children fighting cancer – this is how NPO Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer gives back to the community’s most vulnerable.
Also read: Cupcakes of Hope raises funds for childhood cancer
The NPO is partnering with paediatrician, Dr Melissa Chettiar, on September 2, to sell delicious cupcakes at Kingsway Medical Centre, Suite 104 on the first floor.
She explained that statistics from the SA Registry for Cancer record a rate of around 1000 new cases per year of childhood cancers in children under 16, pointing to a disturbing rise in cases.
She said she has had cases where she diagnosed young children with cancer.
“These are heartbreaking cases. I just want to create awareness among the public, so I partnered with Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer last year, and again this year. It’s an amazing initiative that raises funds for parents of children with cancer for transport and medical costs. This money is a tremendous help for parents, because chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatment is so expensive. Many parents cannot afford it,” said Melissa.
She said that she supports such initiatives 100% and hopes the rest of the doctors at Kingsway Medical Centre can support it as well.
Cupcakes are sold at R20 each, 4 for R60 or 6 for R100, and proceeds go towards funds for transport and medical costs for children with cancer. For more information, contact Shyanne Kanayee on 079 343 2791 or Adel Naidoo on 072 090 8877.
What to look out for:
It is important to pick up early warning signs, as the earlier the diagnosis, the better.
- Lumps or swellings on the body.
- Easy bruising and bleeding of the gums.
- Bleeding in or swelling of the joints.
- Headaches, loss of vision.
- A healthy child who starts having difficulty walking.
- Unexplained fever or weight loss over a period of time.
It is important to visit a general practitioner or paediatrician for an early assessment if your child exhibits the above symptoms.
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