The BC SPCA is inviting animal lovers to get in the kitchen, put on an apron and "bake a difference" next month.
Canada's third annual Cupcake Day, benefitting SPCAs and humane societies across the country, is set for Monday, Feb. 23. On this day, anyone can host a cupcake party, bake and share cupcakes with co-workers, friends and family, and collect money to help abandoned, neglected or abused animals. People can register starting now at nationalcupcakeday.ca. Participants will receive a free cupcake host welcome package in the mail, which includes a poster, stickers, balloons, fundraising guide and recipes. They may then plan a cupcake party at work, home or school on National Cupcake Day; start fundraising by encouraging friends and family to donate online; then bake and share cupcakes in exchange for donations.
Although National Cupcake Day is Feb. 23, participants can choose to hold a cupcake party any day in January or February.
"We see families get involved, kids, even companies are challenging themselves to raise funds and beat last year's donations. It's a great grassroots way to help fight animal cruelty and to make a difference," states CEO of the BC SPCA, Craig Daniell, in a press release.
Last year's event raised almost $500,000.
