WATCH: Help Richards Bay cupcake angels raise hope for children with cancer

Zululanders called on to support Cupcakes of Hope annual fundraiser for children with cancer

September 26, 2025

Tamlyn Cramer 1 minute read

By buying, baking, or donating towards National Cupcake Day, you are helping Cupcakes of Hope support young cancer sufferers and their families Photo: Cupcakes of Hope

It’s that time of year again to set aside the diet in support of children with cancer.

The children’s cancer NGO, Cupcakes of Hope (CoH) is for the 13th year running preparing for its biggest cake sale to date.

This year, cupcake angels will be at 79 shopping centres around the country – including in Richards Bay – selling these sweet treats on National Cupcake Day (27 September).

Zululand Cupcakes of Hope ambassador Helena Pieterse and her loyal crew will once again be selling cupcakes on National Cupcake Day.

They will be stationed outside Woolworths at Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre from 9am on Saturday, 27 September.

Donations for ingredients are still required to boost Pieterse’s cupcakes stocks. To donate, WhatsApp 078 2686418.

About National Cupcake Day

To commemorate National Cupcake Day and support kids with cancer, members of the public can, for a donation of R10-R20, enjoy a cupcake, knowing their rands have gone to a worthy cause.

Last year, over R2-million was raised on the day, with 2 000 bakers participating, 114 291 cupcakes pledged online and 74 malls making space for sales.

“Our bakers are known as cupcake angels,” says CoH founder, Sandy Cipriano.

“They are all volunteers, and the backbone of our organisation; hosting events, encouraging donations, and registering for NCD.

“Each one of them pours in their energy, time, and even their own money to bake the most incredible cupcake creations, which are then shared with the public in exchange for a small donation on National Cupcake Day.”

Funds raised through Cupcakes of Hope go towards supporting young cancer sufferers and their families.

“In 2024, CoH was able to nationally fulfil 2 568 financial support requests, delivered 3 022 activity care bags to over 21 paediatric oncology wards, and celebrated 111 patient birthdays,” said Cipriano.

Click the following link to support National Cupcake Day 2025: https://cupcakesofhope.org/cupcake-day-registration/