On April 16, Cookies for Kids' Cancer is hosting a bake sale during the Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park. We are asking home bakers across the city to consider baking a batch or two of cookies that we can sell at the sale to help raise money for this important and underfunded cause.
Founded by two parents inspired by their young son's battle with pediatric cancer, Cookies for Kids' Cancer is a 501(c)(3) that raises awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research through local bake sales and other events. Since their son's passing earlier this year, the founders, as well as their wide network of friends and supporters, are even more determined to raise funds to help others like him. To date, the organization has raised $2.5 million but there’s a critical need for more funds, and the group has set an ambitious goal to raise $10 million. Pediatric Cancer is the number one disease killer of kids in the U.S., due in large part to lack of funding. You can learn more about Cookies for Kids' Cancer at http://tinyurl.com/ATLCFKC. On the site, you can also show your support by making a donation or ordering cookies online.
During our April 16 event, we will be selling home-baked cookies as well as goodies provided by some of Atlanta's top bakeries and pastry chefs. Additionally, we'll be raffling off some fantastic prizes contributed by local businesses.
We hope you will consider baking some cookies or other items for us to sell at this event. The baked goods will be need to be delivered on Thursday, April 14, at several dropoff locations in Atlanta. If you are interested in signing up as a baker, please email us at cookiesforkidsATL@gmail.com. Include your name and cell phone number and we'll follow up within the coming weeks with more details on how to package and deliver your items. And you don’t have to just make cookies! Consider brownies, Rice Krispie treats or any other items that can be packaged and don’t break easily. We also have a specific need for food that is appropriate for people with certain dietary needs, so if you are interested in making vegan, gluten-free or other diet-specific cookies, please let us know. Ideally, we'd like a commitment of 4 to 6 dozen items from each baker.
Finally, we'll also need volunteers to help us package and label the cookies on Friday, April 15, as well as to set up, staff and break down the booth on April 16. If you're interested in volunteering for a shift, please email us (cookiesforkidsATL@gmail.com).
So grab your kids or some friends and head into the kitchen – after all, how often can you help support an amazing cause just by baking?
Sharyn Bernard
404.872.2772 (office)
678.361.6406 (cell)
253.550.6560 (fax)
