FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Christina Wyman
212-712-8325
cwyman@cancercare.org
Judy Owens
Cupcake Delights, Inc.
352-383-2200
www.mountdoracupcakes.com
ANNUAL CUPCAKES FOR A CAUSE™ WEEK
SUPPORTS KIDS AFFECTED BY CANCER
New Yorkers and bakeries nationwide find a way to make life
a little sweeter for children and their families
Mount Dora Florida, October 17, 2008—From October 20 - 26, 2008, Cupcake Delights and other leading bakeries from across the country will team up with parents and kids for the fifth annual Cupcakes for a Cause™, supporting children affected by cancer.
Participating bakeries in the week-long event will sell specially decorated cupcakes and donate a portion of the proceeds from their sale to CancerCare for Kids®, a program that provides free, professional counseling and support services to children affected by cancer. A complete list of participating bakeries in the New York City area and nationwide can be found at www.cupcakesforacause.org.
Each cupcake sold through the Cupcakes for a Cause campaign bears a candy version of the smiling-face logo of the CancerCare for Kids program. Last year’s event raised more than $60,000 for the program.
“Cupcakes for a Cause is a great way to do something fun with your family while helping children affected by this devastating disease,” said Diane Blum, executive director of CancerCare. “Children diagnosed with cancer, and those who have a parent or sibling with cancer, face very difficult emotional questions and concerns that most kids their age don’t have. Our oncology-trained social workers help children understand cancer, talk about their feelings and become less afraid of the disease.”
Starting Oct. 1, parents and kids can help raise awareness and additional funds for the program by visiting the official Cupcakes for a Cause website, at www.cupcakesforacause.org, where they can decorate their own virtual E-Cupcake and send it to a friend. For every E-Cupcake sent, a donation will be made to the program.
Additionally, new to the campaign this year is the first ever National Bake Sale Contest sponsored by Duncan Hines. People who are interested in hosting a bake sale should visit www.duncanhines.com to find more information about the contest and to download free coupons and materials to help them prepare and advertise their bake sale.
For more information about CancerCare for Kids™, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/special_progs/cc_for_kids.php
About CancerCare
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization founded in 1944 that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs include counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help. All services are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. For more information, call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or visit www.cancercare.org.
About Cupcake Delights
Cupcake Delights debuted in November, 2007 just in time for Light-Up Mount Dora. We’re located at 112 E. Fifth Avenue just across from Donnelly Park.
We pride ourselves by creating the freshest, highest quality and most tempting cupcakes available. We bake our moist delicious cupcakes daily right here on the premises with only quality ingredients. Our signature Butter Cream and Cream Cheese frostings are made from scratch using real butter, cream cheese and Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. For more information, call 352-383-2200 or visit www.mountdoracupcakes.com
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