Fallen Souffle

I know everyone is stressed and running around getting there decorating done and trying to finish their Christmas shopping without going out of their mind…trust me I feel ya! But in the spirit of the season there is a wonderful project that I am involve in that I would like to share with you. The project is called Goodfellows and it is run by the Raleigh Jaycees. This is an immense project run entirely by volunteers and with donations from businesses and the community. Almost $50,000 is needed to make this project a success! We take about 100 underprivileged kids on a day trip they will never forget. First we pick them and take take then to a traditional Christmas dinner with every type of holiday food you could think of including an endless dessert buffet! Next Santa and Mrs. Claus come and give gifts of toys and other fun stuff to each child. There are also craft projects and color for them to take part in. After they have opened their toys and stuffed their bellies it is off the Hudson Belk where they get $125 to spend on clothes, shoes and coats. Each child has their own chaperone to help them find just the right fit. They are then taken home where they will no doubt dream of the wonderful Christmas treat.

This is sometimes the only Christmas the child may see and we make sure the day is one they will always remember.

Ok, thanks for the touching story Jen but why are you writing about this. Because this is a project that can’t be done without donations and the generosity of people that can afford to have a proper Christmas. So instead of just asking for a donation I am offer my cakes as an incentive. I will make you one of my world famous 5 Flavor or Lemon Poppyseed pound cakes in exchange for a $25 donation to Goodfellows. Yep, for $25 you can receive a homemade scrumptious bundt size pound cake that you can share with your family or devour in a closet by yourself and know that you helped a child experience a true Christmas. But Jen, I don’t live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area but I want a cake. No problemo, I will gladly ship a pound cake all I ask is that you include an additional $5 for the shipping. (These cakes ship really well!)

Not only are these cakes great for your Christmas or holiday party but they make great gifts! Yes, send a cake to that hard to buy for uncle or co-worker. If it is a gift, I will include a note explaining what Goodfellows is and that a donation has been made on their behalf. What grandmother or teacher wouldn’t love that! I can also add ribbon to each cake to make it extra special as well.

So I hope you will consider helping in this wonderful cause. You can send a check or pay through my PayPal account and I will be sure to keep everyone up to date on the progress of the Buy a Cake…Give a Child a Christmas Campaign!

E-mail me at fallensouffle(a)gmail(dot)com for details or to place an order. We will be collecting money until after the first of the year so think ahead to your New Year’s parties as well!

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

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