Cupcakes for Kids with Cancer

12/04/2021

Sharing again:
Hi all
Long time no posting, but figured this would be an awesome platform to get some survey results for Jacinta's HSC pip...... yes, she's yr12 this year!!!!!!
If your family has been impacted by cancer and you have some time, please click through to the survey.

Hi guys, my name is Jacinta, I am currently completing year 12 and for my Society and Culture Personal Interest Project (PIP) I am looking at how childhood cancer impacts a family's interconnections. I choose this topic as I have had my own childhood cancer diagnosis and am interested in seeing the....

02/04/2021

Hi all
Long time no posting, but figured this would be an awesome platform to get some survey results for Jacinta's HSC pip...... yes, she's yr12 this year!!!!!!
If your family has been impacted by cancer and you have some time, please click through to the survey.
Have a great Easter everyone xo

Hi guys, my name is Jacinta, I am currently completing year 12 and for my Society and Culture Personal Interest Project (PIP) I am looking at how childhood cancer impacts a family's interconnections. I choose this topic as I have had my own childhood cancer diagnosis and am interested in seeing the....

07/08/2020

How cool are these!!!

30/07/2020

Hi all,
Long time no communication. Hope everyone is safe and healthy.

Bit of a different one tonight.

Jacinta is doing an assignment for her year 11 society and culture class, based on the impact of childhood cancer on adolescents. Part of the project requires her to do her own research, so she's put together this survey.

If u know an adolescent (10-19yo) that has had cancer, would you mind checking this out. It's all confidential and your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

💜Kirsten

Hi everyone, my name is Jacinta Gomez and I am a year 11 student. I am currently completing a Mini PIP (Personal Interest Project) for Society and Culture. It would mean a lot if you could take the time to fill this out so that I can collect data to use in my Mini PIP.

01/05/2020

This week marks four years since Jacinta’s diagnosis and today 4yrs since the creation of this FB page. What a crazy time that first week was, with friends rallying around offering all sorts of support and the conception of this fundraising idea which went crazy.

The anniversary of diagnosis always brings up intense emotions and the current COVID situation and the isolation has brought back some deeper ones. Whilst these memories were challenging, we still remain eternally grateful for all the positives we have gained from our cancer experience.

Due to the current COVID situation we have decided not to send out our yearly request to schools to join our fundraising cause. With the unpredictable term ahead for schools and teachers we don’t wish to put more pressure on their time and workload.

This does not mean that fundraising for Cupcakes for Kids with Cancer, John Hunter Childrens’ Hospital or any other great cause needs to necessarily cease. The Every Day Hero page is still open and the Hospital will always accept donations directly.

If this does turn out to be our last year, it’s not a bad way to go out.
2016: $16 050
2017: $11 000
2018: $15 010
2019: $9 593
2020: $107. Grand Fundraising total that blows our minds= $51 760!!!!!!!

(Please be aware that the Every Day Hero page doesn’t show all donations, only the ones that are made through the website with a credit card. Most schools donated using cheques/cash)

Whilst we reminisce about our journey this week, we will always be thankful for all the support we had for this cause. Not just the financial donations but your willingness to follow our story and learn about the treatment regime that some kids go through. The kind and encouraging words you all gave us to help get us through the tough times.

I’m sure any patient currently utilising the isolation wards during this COVID pandemic and restricted visiting period, will be enjoying the room upgrades. The extra entertainment, the cleanliness of the new rooms and the extra comfort. Each and everyone of them will be thanking you too.

Stay safe xo Kirsten
(one of the first photos we shared 2016)

27/02/2020

J1 renovations.

Here's a little sneak peek of the renovations that your hard earned fundraising has contributed to.

The nurses station is now finished and looks brilliant. The old one was probably what most people see at their GPs.

Sadly, the two rooms behind the nurses station that were renovated at the same time, are constantly in use. Making photographs tricky, but we are still pursuing that.

This room photo gives a bit of an idea, showing the new style of parent bed. These 2 rooms were a little smaller than the other isolation rooms on the ward. So, they built out a little. Building the parent bed into a bay window kind of scenario. We haven't seen inside these rooms either, so this little sneak peek is exciting.

On other exciting news, Jacinta had her 2 monthly check up today, and at 18 months post treatment is still going great!!!

12/02/2020

WARNING - Grab a tissue before watching this video!

The Make a Wish Foundation, along with the Westcoast Eagles, flew Jacinta and her family to meet Nic Naitanui. What an experience! This is the start of a new chapter 💜

https://7news.com.au/news/human-interest/stay-strong-teenager-battling-leukemia-gets-to-meet-her-idol-nic-naitanui-c-692358

Tracie

10/02/2020

Thanks CanTeen, for another amazing opportunity for Jacinta to grow.
On the weekend, she attended a youth leadership training course.
The youth leadership team are involved in organising events for members and welcoming new members.
They were inspired by a special speaker, discussed building resilience, built on the team dynamics and planned for the exciting year ahead.
Can't wait to see where this journey takes her.

06/02/2020

Morisset Netball have once again kick started our fundraising for the year!
On Sunday, they held their registration day and included a cupcake stall for CfKwC.
Whilst it was a very hot day, there was a pretty good turn out. But cupcakes were not the draw card. Who wouldn't put up with a bit of heat to meet an Australian Netball player!?!?
Maddy Turner from the Swifts and Diamonds, put the girls through some training drills whilst parents enjoyed a cake.
Thanks Morisset Netball, for again supporting our cause and getting us started 💜

05/02/2020

So it appears it's a new year!! Time just flies by.
We are still here and still planning to continue fundraising this year. Stay tuned 💜

17/11/2019

Lots of fun to be had at Morisset High School, if you're in the area. Come and day "hi"!