![]() ![]() King Arthur Flour was inspired by Cookies for Kids' Cancer and their mission, and joined as a sponsor in 2012. By encouraging people all over the country to have bake sales to support pediatric cancer research, Cookies for Kids' Cancer has donated $5 million in grants since 2007. And that's what Gretchen and Larry have been doing ever since. ![]() Lack of funding can be changed by raising awareness and money. The Witts were shocked by "the lack of effective treatments for pediatric cancer due to lack of funding." Gretchen and Larry Witt started Cookies for Kids' Cancer during their son, Liam's, battle with cancer. Well, they can! Cookies for Kids' Cancer, founded in 2008, has proved the power of bake sales. If a group can get together to bake and sell treats to raise money for new uniforms, a service trip to South America, or the local Humane Society, why can't bake sales be used to make a difference on a larger – national – scale? That's the thing with bake sales, for a small price you get a homemade goodie, while supporting a good cause. "Mom.," I would say, using my little-girl charm, "Can I have some money to buy a treat?" She could never resist handing over $5 to support whatever it was the team, club, or organization was raising money for. A 2-hour drive to your 9-year old brother's baseball game was worth it if there was a bake sale at our destination. We often spent weekends in the car driving to see someone's game or tournament. Growing up, my brothers and I were very involved in sports. ![]()
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