A big team came this morning from Oz Harvest to collect our cupcakes, they will be distributing them over the next few days to the following areas: Parramatta, Wollongong and Waterloo where they will be distributed amongst many charities, the Waterloo drop off is to be distributed amongst over 12 charities alone - OZ Harvest were extremely grateful and asked that I pass on a thank you to all of the volunteers!
I developed the idea of a charity cupcake drive in 2006 when read a book called ‘Mixed Blessings”, by an incredible woman called Deborah Lee. Deborah does some amazing work with Foster children among other charities she supports. She mentions in her book that at Christmas time she likes to make hampers for those in need, she had come to realize that although charities dispensed hot meals and the necessities there was very little in the way of treats or nice things, such as shampoo or sweets. Deborah makes a point in her book that it is not only important to look after peoples physical well being but also their mental well being if you want to make a real difference in people lives. I instantly thought about the homeless in Sydney and how Planet Cake could give something back to them, a cupcake on Christmas Eve is certainly not life changing but maybe generate a smile on what is for some a very painful time of year..JPG)
