If you want to treat yourself to something sweet and help animals at the same time, Quesnel businesses have got you covered.
This month, the BC SPCA is raising money through its National Cupcake Day campaign, in which animal lovers and bakers are encouraged to bake cupcakes and give them away in exchange for a donation to the SPCA. National Cupcake Day falls on Monday, Feb. 26, but animal lovers and bakers can raise money throughout the month, and several local businesses are hosting fundraisers for the Quesnel BC SPCA.
Mamma C’s Gifts ‘n’ Giggles at 424B Reid Street is hosting a National Cupcake Day Party with cupcakes by donation Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lil Red Pony Feed and Supplies will also be offering cupcakes by donation during a two-day National Cupcake Day Party Feb. 23 from noon to 5 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24. The store is located at 1202 Chew Road, next door to Cariboo Water.
Cupcakes by donation will be available during a National Cupcake Day Party at the Bank of Montreal at 397 Reid Street on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All day on Feb. 26, Bliss in West Quesnel will be donating all proceeds from brownie sales to the SPCA.
National Cupcake Day is a cross-country event presented by the BC SPCA, the Ontario SPCA and participating humane societies.
The BC SPCA will use the funds raised from the event to find homes for surrendered, rescued, neglected or abused animals, and to provide emergency care to injured animals.
To get involved in National Cupcake Day, register online at nationalcupcakeday.ca. Everyone who registers and makes a donation of $25 or more will be sent a host kit, which includes a fundraising guide, cupcake selfie frame, mini tote bag and more. The host kit materials are also available for download on the website.
Once registered, people can customize their Personal Fundraising Centre online and ask your friends, family and colleagues to support your fundraising efforts.
Last year, Canadians raised more than $600,000 through their baking and fundraising efforts. Since the campaign’s inception in 2013, $2.45 million has been raised, with proceeds going to participating SPCAs and humane societies across the country.