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August 3, 2021

Bakes for Breast Cancer Cape & Islands announced that Alden Park from Plymouth will participate in this year’s event, running from Aug. 2-8.

Bakes for Breast Cancer Cape & Islands returns for its sixth year, which will help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Bakeries, cafés, pastry shops and restaurants throughout the Cape & Islands will participate during this year’s fundraiser by designating 100% of the proceeds from one dessert item to go towards the organization, or offering the entire dessert menu, where 50% of the proceeds of all sales will go towards Bakes for Breast Cancer.

Bakes for Breast Cancer Cape & Islands returns for its sixth year Aug. 2 through 8, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.

In this fundraiser, bakeries, cafés, pastry shops and restaurants throughout the Cape & Islands participate by designating 100 percent of the proceeds from one dessert item to the organization, or by offering the entire dessert menu, where 50 percent of the proceeds of all sales will go towards Bakes for Breast Cancer.

Bakes for Breast Cancer Cape & Islands has announced that the Nantucket Bake Shop is participating in this year’s event.

Bakes for Breast Cancer Cape & Islands returns for its sixth year, raising money and awareness for breast-cancer research. Bakeries, cafés, pastry shops and restaurants throughout the Cape & Islands will participate from Monday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 8 by designating 100 percent of the proceeds from one dessert item to go toward the organization, or offering the entire dessert menu, where 50 percent of the proceeds of all sales will go toward Bakes for Breast Cancer.

July 30, 2021

A cupcake, cookie or brownie from a Maine bakery will be much more than just a sweet treat next week.

More than a dozen restaurants and bakeries across Maine are participating in the inaugural Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine, a weeklong event, Aug. 2-8, in which proceeds from bakery purchases will go towards breast cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Bakes for Breast Cancer is proud to announce that Treats of Maine, 80 Main St., in Wiscasset is participating in the inaugural Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine.

Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine is the fourth event in their annual series of events which helps raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. The inaugural Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine takes place from Monday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 8. Registration is currently open and interested participants can register now.

September 22, 2020

The year of coronavirus cancellations has had an especially troubling impact on charity fundraisers, but food establishments in the Greater Boston area are still selling sweet treats October 19-25 to benefit Bakes for Breast Cancer, a nonprofit organization that raises money for breast cancer research.

June 18, 2020

Cape & Islands Bakes for Breast Cancer returns for its fifth year to help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Bakeries, cafés, pastry shops and restaurants throughout the Cape & Islands will participate during this year’s fundraiser August 3-9, 2020.

June 16, 2020

“We are on a mission to end breast cancer for good, one sweet treat at a time,” said Bakes for Breast Cancer Founder, and Cape Cod resident, Carol Sneider. We’re pleased to have been able to evolve this year’s initiative into something that we think will work for all during this current time. Although we may have tough hurdles ahead due to the impact of COVID-19, we are dedicated to meeting our fundraising goals.”

May 29, 2020

Restaurants, bakeries, and cafes throughout the Cape and Islands will participate in this year’s fourth annual Cape and Islands Bakes for Breast Cancer Event. All proceeds raised will benefit Bakes for Breast Cancer in support of the research of Dr. Rachel Freedman at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, whose research focuses on treatment for older breast cancer patients.

May 3, 2020

A message from the Artisan Bistro staff of the Ritz Carlton Boston about the twentieth annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer starting May 6, 2019.

March 19, 2020

“The funding provided by organizations like Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is crucial to the execution of important research which otherwise would go unfunded,” says Dr. Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH, a physician researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Money raised from the dessert sales during this year’s event will benefit Dr. Freedman’s research focused on under subsidized older patients.

October 15, 2018

There have been great strides in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, but it remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women. The ubiquitous pink merchandise seems disconnected from that reality so think before you pink. Look instead for fundraising efforts like Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer where donations are targeted, specific, and might really do some good.

May 3, 2017

Several restaurants in Cambridge will participate in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer from May 5 to 11. This year, the fundraiser will be supporting the research of Dr. Shom Goel at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

May 5, 2016

Boston College Bakery, the University’s Baking Club has teamed up with Bakes for Breast Cancer for a cancer-fighting event April 27 in Chestnut Hill. “I’m hoping that this event not only raises awareness but that we give people a sweet treat while raising money at the same time,” said Boston College executive pastry chef Tim Fonseca.

May 4, 2016

Treat the special women in your life to decadent desserts while also helping fight breast cancer during Rhode Island Bakes for Breast Cancer, May 8-14. Support the research of Dr. Heather Parsons focusing on biomarkers and patient treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

April 27, 2016

Carol Brownman Sneider is the force behind Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer which enters its 17th year having raised more than $1 million for breast cancer research. The fundraisers are a tribute to Carol’s mom and her love of baking. Through desserts, everyone can make a difference.

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