Eat Cake. Give Hope.

At Caroline’s Cakes, we’ve always believed celebrations matter. The big ones, of course, but also the simple moments around the kitchen counter. For years, you’ve allowed us to be part of those moments. You’ve welcomed us into your homes and your families, and I am deeply grateful.

Many of you know this company was built by my mother, Caroline, who believed in taking care of people and the importance of charitable giving. As an extension of that, we established Cakes for a Cause, which continues that tradition by turning something sweet into something meaningful. I am proud and appreciative of the partnerships and organizations that we work with. They truly benefit from your support.

Today is Rare Disease Day, and I want to share something close to my heart. A cause that directly impacts my family and one that I am asking for our cake community to support.

Birdie’s Flight is especially personal. Just days after her second birthday, our daughter Birdie was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called KDM5C. It affects her growth, muscle development, and speech, and brings many unknowns for the future. She spends hours each week in therapies and faces more challenges than any child should.

And yet, she sparkles. She radiates joy. She meets each day with a resilience that inspires all of us.

Today, there is no cure and there are no approved therapeutics for KDM5C. We have spent every day since her diagnosis researching everything we can and making contacts with some of the brightest minds in science and the good news is, there is HOPE for Birdie. We are kicking off a funded research program to support the research necessary to determine if there is a therapeutic ASO strategy for Birdie’s mutation in year one, and if successful, to support the development of a personalized ASO treatment that could neutralize the harmful effects of Birdie’s gene mutation and alter the trajectory of her life in year two.

Inspired by Birdie's energetic spirit, we created this cake and campaign to help fund critical research. A percentage of sales will be donated directly towards this initiative. Every Birdie’s Flight Caramel Cake purchased helps move that research forward. This one truly hits home.

Additionally, you may also donate directly and read a bit more about our journey at www.birdiesflight.com. If you choose to participate, you are doing more than sharing dessert. You are choosing to purchase with purpose. To give back with purpose. To be part of something bigger. We’ve always said, Eat Cake. Be Happy.

Today, we’re saying something more.

Eat Cake. Give Hope.