Archive for the 'Cupcakes for a cause' Category

Second-grader Feeds the Hungry … with Cupcakes!

By on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

A lovely young lady by the name of Cyanne has made quite a statement by starting a cupcake club in her neighborhood in Arizona.  She, along with some help from her mom, made cupcakes and sold them to family, friends, and neighbors to raise money for the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.  She sold her cupcakes for only $1 each, and she raised $125 for the food bank, which enabled the alliance to distribute 875 meals.  If a 7-year-old can do this, it makes me wonder what I could do, what any of us could do.  A lot can be accomplished with a little bit of heart, a little bit of time, and some cupcakes.

Iron Cupcake Milwaukee

By on Saturday, September 25th, 2010

As you probably know, this week is Cupcake for a Cancer Cure week, with loads of bakeries around the nation donating funds raised from the selling of their cupcakes towards supporting kids affected by cancer.

At the same time Iron Cupcake Milwaukee decided to think pink with its challenge to support the breast cancer cause!

There were some amazing cupcake ideas, including a lemonade cupcake stand, which won best display.  The photo here, which was the Queen’s Choice winner created by Kate and Christina is a giant pink ribbon is decorated with lots of tiny mini cupcakes.  The cupcakes themselves were lemon cake with a raspberry filling, pink lemonade icing topped with a pink bra made from lemon shortbread.

Well done to all the winners and you can check out the full details and photos here.

Cupcakes for CancerCare for Kids

By on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

From today through September 26th, more than 700 bakeries and stores all over the country are joining cupcake forces to sell cupcakes for a cause.  They are raising funds and awareness for CancerCare for Kids, an organization that provides support services to kids and families dealing with cancer.  You can find a participating bakery near you here.  If you can’t find a location near you, you can order online from CupcakeStop.  Visit Cupcakes for a Cause for more information.

Cupcakes for tigers…

By on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

What color are your tiger stripes?

That is the question that is being asked over at ATC Sponsor Pink Sugar Bakery.

But why? Well, did you know that of all the tigers in the world that there are only about 3,000 left in the wild?  According to Pink Sugar Bakery, “poaching and habitat destruction have decimated the population of tigers in the wild” so they are calling on your assistance.

These little cupcake necklaces are not only adorable but they have been created specifically to support the Wildlife Conservation Society and the tigers.  From each one $5.00 is being donated directly to the cause, and best of all you can wear your stripes, be they black and orange, white and black, or the rather rare hot pink and white tiger stripes proudly.

You can purchase one of these limited edition Tiger necklaces for $14.99 plus shipping from Pink Sugar Bakery up until the end of October, or you can head directly to the WCA website to donate directly.

Cupcake for the Cure

By on Thursday, September 9th, 2010

What does tasting four fantastic cupcakes have to do with helping find a cure for breast cancer?

Well in this instance a lot!  You may have heard of Susan G Komen, who fought an epic battle against breast cancer.  She wanted to make a difference for all women suffering with the disease and help raise funds so a cure could be found.

Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness - Cupcake created by Tracey Lau

The Inland Empire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front and one way they are planning on raising money this year is with an almighty Cupcake Camp!

The Cupcake Camp will take place on Sunday November 7, 2010 from 1-4pm at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA.

What can you do?

Heaps!  The organizers desperately need all sorts of help for the big day, take a look at this list:

  • Cupcake Bakers – who can whip up a batch of something great and get it to the venue
  • Sponsors for printing services
  • Photography
  • Paper goods – including napkins, forks, plates etc
  • Catering supplies – including coffee, tea and milk
  • Raffle prizes!
  • Cupcake eaters :)

The last one is for anyone on the day that would like to support the event.  The organizers need you to come along and sample some cupcakes.  The idea is that you sample the cupcakes there, and at just $10, you get to try four great cupcakes and support a really worthy cause!

For more information, check out their website and support a great cause.

1st Annual Cupcake Camp Tallahassee

By on Friday, August 20th, 2010

On Sunday, October 17th, Tallahassee will host its very first Cupcake Camp Tallahassee.  Cupcake lovers are invited to bring cupcakes, or to just show up and eat some! 

This celebration of all things cupcake is free to anyone and everyone.  They will hold a silent auction to benefit Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation.  Many, many cool cupcake items have already been donated!

You can learn more about this event at their blog or on their Facebook page!

Cupcakes brighten the day

By on Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Bill Rancic frosts cupcakes for 11 year old Eric Hernandez (right)

Cupcakes will brighten the day of any child, but in hospital, even more so!  The South Town Star reported that “Rancic, the original winner on the reality TV Show ‘The Apprentice’ and his wife Giuliana, host of E! News passed out 150 cupcakes to children on Monday at Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.”

“The couple partnered with Candace and Charles Nelson, owners of Sprinkles Cupcakes to donate $15,000 to the children’s hospital and its Ronald McDonald House”.