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The reason I decided to write about this is because I have been struggling with abnormal cells for just over a year and a half now.
Though these cells have not had the opportunity to develop into cancer, (thank you modern technology & operations) the mixed emotions of terror, self-doubt, doubt, hurt, disappointment and depression that I felt during my many ‘discovery stages’ alone, was enough to wake me up to just the start of what people with cancer are going through.
I use to be one of those people who, when they thought about cancer, would automatically think that it was only the ‘older generation’ that got cancer.
In my family, it was my gran who had cancer (brain and breast cancer), so you can understand why, when growing up, my mind was programmed to think this way.
It is only after having this scare, personally, and through doing research on this, that I realized humans, as small as babies, are getting cancer.
It absolutely breaks my heart and through that break, this is where my passion lies.
Unfortunately, we weren’t born superheroes which means we have to do our utmost best to learn how to be the next closest thing to a superhero every day of our lives.
Don’t stress about finding a cape that reaches to the ground; don’t worry about what colour underwear to wear over those lumo tights. The only thing you need to get that superhero status is: A Kitchen.
Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit company that is community driven with the aim of creating awareness and raising funds for children with life-threatening diseases, through their love of baking cupcakes.
To date, they have assisted more than 200 patients with their medical and day-to-day expenses and they have donated to 14 other charities, including CANSA, The Sunflower Fund, CHOC and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust.
You have the opportunity to make a difference. Show your support or to touch a little heart, simply by celebrating National Cupcake Day on Saturday the 27th of September, 2014, with Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer at a selection of 55 malls in South Africa!
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 2011, Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer set a world record with 21, 000 cupcakes on display, which lead to an achievement of R 200 000 being raised. This money was donated to Reach for A dream, CANSA Vereeniging, medical costs for three cancer children patients.
The first National Cupcakes Day was celebrated in September 2012, where a staggering R 507 000 was raised. With this money, they were able to market 60 000 leaflets with the Early Childhood Cancer Warning Signs. “Early Detection Saves Lives.”
In 2013, the second National Cupcake Day was celebrated at 45 malls across South Africa and in 2014, we have the opportunity to reach just one of the 55 malls in order to make a difference, the sweet way!
WHICH MALLS
You can click HERE in order to see who the nearest coordinator is in your area.
HOW EASY IS IT
1. You decide on how many cupcakes you want to make
2. Contact the nearest coordinator on the link provided above
3. Make the cupcakes with LOVE
4. Deliver at a mall closest to you
If you don’t have baking skills, then why not stop by one of the many malls listed above and show your support by purchasing a cupcake. They are being sold at R 10.00 a cupcake.
FIND OUT MORE
You can find out more about this organization, where the money raised goes, how to become a beneficiary or how to get involved by visiting their beautiful website: www.cupcakesofhope.org
EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER
Seek medical help for any persistent symptoms, early detection saves lives...
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Though these cells have not had the opportunity to develop into cancer, (thank you modern technology & operations) the mixed emotions of terror, self-doubt, doubt, hurt, disappointment and depression that I felt during my many ‘discovery stages’ alone, was enough to wake me up to just the start of what people with cancer are going through.
I use to be one of those people who, when they thought about cancer, would automatically think that it was only the ‘older generation’ that got cancer.
In my family, it was my gran who had cancer (brain and breast cancer), so you can understand why, when growing up, my mind was programmed to think this way.
It is only after having this scare, personally, and through doing research on this, that I realized humans, as small as babies, are getting cancer.
It absolutely breaks my heart and through that break, this is where my passion lies.
Unfortunately, we weren’t born superheroes which means we have to do our utmost best to learn how to be the next closest thing to a superhero every day of our lives.
Don’t stress about finding a cape that reaches to the ground; don’t worry about what colour underwear to wear over those lumo tights. The only thing you need to get that superhero status is: A Kitchen.
Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit company that is community driven with the aim of creating awareness and raising funds for children with life-threatening diseases, through their love of baking cupcakes.
To date, they have assisted more than 200 patients with their medical and day-to-day expenses and they have donated to 14 other charities, including CANSA, The Sunflower Fund, CHOC and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust.
You have the opportunity to make a difference. Show your support or to touch a little heart, simply by celebrating National Cupcake Day on Saturday the 27th of September, 2014, with Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer at a selection of 55 malls in South Africa!
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 2011, Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer set a world record with 21, 000 cupcakes on display, which lead to an achievement of R 200 000 being raised. This money was donated to Reach for A dream, CANSA Vereeniging, medical costs for three cancer children patients.
The first National Cupcakes Day was celebrated in September 2012, where a staggering R 507 000 was raised. With this money, they were able to market 60 000 leaflets with the Early Childhood Cancer Warning Signs. “Early Detection Saves Lives.”
In 2013, the second National Cupcake Day was celebrated at 45 malls across South Africa and in 2014, we have the opportunity to reach just one of the 55 malls in order to make a difference, the sweet way!
WHICH MALLS
You can click HERE in order to see who the nearest coordinator is in your area.
HOW EASY IS IT
1. You decide on how many cupcakes you want to make
2. Contact the nearest coordinator on the link provided above
3. Make the cupcakes with LOVE
4. Deliver at a mall closest to you
If you don’t have baking skills, then why not stop by one of the many malls listed above and show your support by purchasing a cupcake. They are being sold at R 10.00 a cupcake.
FIND OUT MORE
You can find out more about this organization, where the money raised goes, how to become a beneficiary or how to get involved by visiting their beautiful website: www.cupcakesofhope.org
EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER
Seek medical help for any persistent symptoms, early detection saves lives...
Visit TheFirstChild's blog or follow her on Twitter.
Follow Women24 on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
