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Have you ever hosted a bake sale to raise money for something important? Or brightened someone’s day with an assortment of freshly baked treats? As someone who finds the process of baking to be relaxing and often more enjoyable than the actual consumption, I’ve often thought about taking treats over to our local church, children’s hospital, or nursing home to be enjoyed by someone much more appreciative.
I recently read the story of Gretchen Witt, who founded Cookies for Kids’ Cancer four years ago after her son was diagnosed with cancer. It started with a simple bake sale she hosted with the help of some friends. The result was 96,000 cookies baked to raise nearly half a million dollars in just three weeks. People across the country learned of her son’s battle with cancer and her efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer and the result was the evolution of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a non-profit organization that raises money for pediatric cancer through bake sales.
In January, Gretchen’s son Liam lost his battle with cancer. He would have been 7 this May. Gretchen continues to work to raise money for pediatric cancer and hopes that people across the country will host bake sales in honor of Liam and other children currently battle cancer. To support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, The Glad Products Company will match all bake sale proceeds in May that benefit the charity up to $225,000.
So how can you get involved?
1. Host a bake sale: The website offers a variety of planning tips to make your event a success
2. Join Glad to Give on Facebook
3. Enter Glad product codes. Glad will make a donation to Cookies For Kids’ Cancer.
Have you ever hosted a bake sale? I’m curious to hear about what you did with the proceeds.
Win It! One of you will win a bake sale kit (ARV $125) which will include an OXO mixing bowl, two spatulas, and a cookie scoop, Williams-Sonoma cookie cutters and cooling rack, a Maxi-Aid No Touch baking sheet and a Silpat non-stick baking mat. Simply leave me a comment with one way you give back. Comments will close on April 21st at 11:59 PM PST.
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