Even with its increasing popularity due to prime-time
television programs, baking is still seen as a hobby to the large majority of
people. A boy who has exhibited that this is not the case to magnificent
effect, is thirteen-year-old Gabe Feinn.
Gabe's unusual passion for cake decoration began
when he was just eight years old. The boy's mother, Vicki, signed both Gabe and
his little sister, Livvy, up to cake baking and decoration classes. Since then,
they have nurtured a talent and turned their joy into a happiness that is now
being shared by underprivileged children living in the Congo.
After reading about the Samaritan's Purse, the two
youngsters decided to sell cakes at a local bake sale to make the money to buy
food for those in need. Such was Gabe's commitment however, that the young boy
researched and vowed to raise the money to build a hospital in the Congo. Shockingly,
1 out of every 5 children will not make it past their 5th birthday
in the Congo.
Since he committed himself to such an admirable
cause, the thirteen-year-old has raised over $12,000, simply selling the goods
that he bakes and decorates. It is not the first time that bake sales have been
set up as a means of donation to charity. Dunns Bakery in North London, has dedicated itself to similar levels of
selflessness. Every year, from the 11th to the 18th of May, is a week they have set up called National Doughnut Week.
The event was founded by one leading bakery in London, Dunns, to raise money
for the Children's Trust charity. Proceeds from the sales of doughnuts by
participating bakers are donated directly to the charity, which specialises in
providing care for severly-disabled children.
The bakery
in London has like Gabe, brought the fun and happiness associated with cake
decoration and applied it to a cause that can help others significantly.
The north London bakery Dunns, does not simply sell doughnuts
however, if you are looking for wedding
cakes in London, or any other sweet pastries, then know they are a baker not
operating purely for financial gain.
Baking has brought smiles to faces across the
world, and Gabe and Dunns are helping to bring a few more to faces that would
have usually gone without. Never underestimate what a difference a hobby can
make. We can all give a little more, though that does not mean we have to
strain ourselves. 'Gabe the cake man' has shown how, at such a young age, we
can incorporate our past times into making money for those who are truly lost
without it.
