SINCE 2012, Cupcakes of Hope has provided practical, emotional and financial support to families navigating childhood cancer, and it hopes many South Africans will walk the journey alongside them by celebrating National Cupcake Day on September 26.

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On National Cupcake Day, the NPO will celebrate at more than 80 shopping centres across the country, including Galleria Mall. Through support from thousands of “Cupcake Angels,” who bake and share cupcakes to help children with cancer and their families, the NPO is able to support more than 140 children every month.

According to founder, Sandy Cipriano, last year alone the NPO approved almost 2000 requests for financial assistance and delivered almost 4000 hospital care bags to children.

“When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life changes instantly for the whole family. Parents suddenly find themselves travelling long distances for treatment, taking time away from work and facing expenses they never expected. We can’t take away a child’s diagnosis, but we can help ease some of the practical, emotional and financial pressures so families can focus on what matters most, their child. Every Cupcake Angel helps make that possible,” said Cipriano.

How to become a Cupcake Angel

• Register online at www.cupcakesofhope.org.
• Choose a participating shopping centre.
• Pledge to bake just 24 cupcakes.

• Alternatively, you can still make a difference by supporting your local Cupcake Angel stall and sharing #BakeADifference with friends and family.

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