Book description
Every cookie makes a difference!
In December 2007, Gretchen Holt-Witt set the lofty goal of baking and
selling 96,000 cookies during the holidays, all in the name of funding
research for pediatric cancer, the #1 disease killer of kids in the
United States and the disease her young son was battling. Armed with the
determination of a mom on a mission plus the knowledge that funds for
research mean more treatment options, better survival rates, and hope
for the future, Holt-Witt succeeded in selling all 96,000 cookies and
raising over 0,000 for new pediatric cancer treatments.
Long after the ovens cooled, requests for more cookies along with offers
to help poured in. Gretchen knew she was onto something. She and her
husband Larry answered the call to action by starting Cookies for Kids'
Cancer (cookiesforkidscancer. org), a national non-profit that inspires
people to host bake sales of all sizes, from desktops and porches to
entire corporations and communities, with some raising more than ,000 in
one day. Cookies for Kids' Cancer went on to partner with The Glad
Products Company, inspiring thousands of individuals with Glad's promise
to match funds raised at bake sales. The partnership has received
attention from Martha Stewart, CNN, Parade, Redbook, Ladies Home
Journal, Woman's Day, O The Oprah Magazine
, the Today
show, and more.
With experience, passion, heart, and great stories from bake sale hosts,
this cookbook was created to inspire more bake sales as well as directly
benefit this amazing charity. 100% of the author's proceeds and
royalties will be donated to Cookies for Kids' Cancer for pediatric
cancer research. The recipes include easy-to-prepare treats for cookies,
brownies, bars, cupcakes, quick breads, and more. In addition, there are
tips on starting your own bake sale and inspirational quotes and stories
throughout the book.
Gretchen Holt-Witt
held her first cookie sale in 2007 after her two-year-old son, Liam,
was diagnosed with pediatric cancer. To get involved in the cause or
learn more, visit www. CookiesForKidsCancer. org.
