Cookies for Kids' Cancer

A couple of weeks ago we were fortunate to attend a talk given by Gretchen Holt-Witt, founder of "Cookies for Kids' Cancer," and author of "Best Bake Sale Cookbook." Her story is heartbreaking, but at the same time, uplifting and inspiring. When faced with her young son's cancer diagnosis, she learned how little research money there was for pediatric cancers. Gretchen brainstormed to think of a way to raise research money. Out of her came the idea for a single bake sale, "Cookies for Kids' Cancer" was born.

"The Front Porch" in Suttons Bay held a very successful "Cookies for Kids' Cancer" bake sale last Saturday. Students from the high school volunteered their time by helping out with baking and also taking shifts at the sale.

An amazing amount of baked goods were donated to the sale, which raised nearly $1,500.00.

"OXO" has teamed up with "Cookies for Kids Cancer" and matches the money raised at the bake sales.

Be a Good Cookie (Gretchen's catch phrase) and participate in a "Cookies for Kids' Cancer" bake sale in your town. Information is on their website.

Michele