Health
Support grows for Cupcakes for a Cause
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Sep 9, 2010 - 11:29 AM

Norwalk’s City Hall has joined the sites for Cupcakes for a Cause to make life a little sweeter for children whose lives have been affected by cancer. Mayor Richard Moccia is to proclaim Sept. 24 “Cupcakes for a Cause Day” at City Hall as a nationally-inspired campaign unfolds at 18 locations Sept. 20-26 across Connecticut, up from 10 last year. A number are supporters from past years.

Proceeds fund the counseling and support services of CancerCare for

Kids through Norwalk-based CancerCare of Connecticut.

Said Mayor Moccia: “Everyone deserves a treat, but the enduring reward is in helping kids with special needs and concerns.”

The fundraiser at Norwalk City Hall 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 has been collaboratively mobilized by Purchasing Assistant Karen Kelsey and City Clerk Ellen Wink.

Kelsey is a cancer survivor and enthusiastically appreciative of the support given her family by CancerCare of Connecticut, especially in encouraging her grandchildren—Matthew Solerti, 7, and his brother Ryan, 4—to understand the implications of treatment and the power of hope.

“Using wooden spoons,” Kelsey recalls, “the kids created puppets to represent me. The puppets made it easier for them to express their thoughts and fears.”

In the atrium at City Hall, Kelsey and Wink plan to set up a table brimming with tasty cupcakes—decorated with a smiling face logo--and other pastries. Other volunteers intend to offer handcrafted jewelry for sale in the same area, donating proceeds to CancerCare of Connecticut.

Kelsey says the work is extremely meaningful. “People with cancer—and their families--need to stay positive, know they are not alone and that therapy is available.”

Adds Wink: “The cause is worth the calories.”

The SoNo Baking Company (101 Water St.) in South Norwalk is a participating location. And so are the Stew Leonard’s stores in Norwalk, Danbury and Newington and the Whole Foods stores in Westport and Greenwich.

Other sites:

Garelick & Herbs Inc. in Westport (1799 Post Rd. East), Greenwich (48 West Putnam Ave.) and New Canaan (97 Main St.).

DiMare Pastry Shops in Stamford (12 Largo Drive South) and Riverside (1245 Post Rd,).

Black Forest Pastry Shop in Greenwich (52 Lewis St.).

Amore Baking Company in Fairfield (1215 Post Rd).

A Little Something Bakery in West Hartford (335 Park Ave.).

Sugar in East Haven (422 Man St.).

Madison Chocolates in Madison (535 Boston Post Rd.).

Cake Gypsy in Canton (220 Albany Turnpike).

CancerCare of Connecticut provides free, professional support services to anyone in Connecticut affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Last year more than 3,000 Connecticut adults, children and families were served. Find out more about the organization at www.cancercare.org.

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