76Dec 3, 2019
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. For Anna and her family, the cake Icing Smiles was able to provide for her birthday was one less item on the to-do list for Anna’s second birthday. While it may not seem like much, it means the world when the top of your checklist […]
77Nov 26, 2019
During the month of October, Icing Smiles hosted a “Best Ever Cake Contest.” The rules were to: create a cake, post it online, and whichever cake had the most votes won! In order to vote for a cake, a donation had to be made to Icing Smiles–all the proceeds would help critically-ill children and their […]
78Nov 19, 2019
Isaiah has a severe form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). OI, sometimes known as Brittle Bone Disease, is a rare collagen disorder that affects many parts of the body, commonly known for how it causes bones to fracture easily. Isaiah has fractures often and has undergone many surgeries over the course of his life, spending a […]
79Nov 15, 2019
Joshua Wortham is the fifteen-year-old founder and owner of Peaceful Pastries and Sweets Bakery. The bakery began when he was 10 years old to help offset the cost of Peacebuilder’s Camp and has blossomed from there. Since Joshua is passionate about human rights, he came up with the name Peaceful Pastries. Recently, Joshua was selected as one of […]
80Oct 22, 2019
On her journey to cake, Sugar Angel Kimberly Hennan was feeling tired of her stressful job. She was rarely feeling fulfilled or accomplished, and wanted to express her creativity. Feeling this way about her day job, she decided to try something different. Kimberly decided that she would create her first ever cake for her Godson, […]
81Oct 16, 2019
The question I get asked more than any other is, “Why did you decide to do this?” You would think by now I would have my elevator speech down. The problem is there was no “lightbulb” moment. It was a million different life events that each handed me a piece of the puzzle. When I […]
82Oct 15, 2019
Being faced with a life-changing diagnosis can make you feel alone, especially when there are only a handful of people in the world that share your diagnosis. This is how Keaton’s family felt upon learning his little sister Mabry has DYRK1A Syndrome, something that affects only about 100 people worldwide. DYRK1A Syndrome can include issues […]
83Oct 8, 2019
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects. These defects in the structure of the heart vary, include enlarged, misshapen, or misplaced chambers or blood vessels. These defects reduce the efficiency of the heart and lungs, which can be life-threatening. Unfortunately, CHD can easily go undetected in newborns until a stressor […]
84Oct 1, 2019
Lily has a very rare degenerative genetic disease called Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency Type B. This caused her to have a stroke when she was 3 days old, and was later diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. Lily has already surpassed the life expectancy of those with her same conditions and she continues to be a […]
85Sep 23, 2019
Happy-go-lucky Eden was born with Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards Syndrome. Trisomy 18 is a chromosomal abnormality where a child is born with an extra copy of chromosome 18 and has three copies total of chromosome 18 (“tri”=three). This extra chromosome causes a disruption in development and can also be life-threatening. Similarly, Down’s syndrome, […]
86Sep 20, 2019
Sophia has a lot in common with unicorns. They sparkle, they shine, and they are very unique. When Sophia was beginning to walk, her parents noticed she was a bit unsteady on her feet. Multiple doctors assured them that this was something that she would outgrow with time, as is the case with most children. […]
87Sep 16, 2019
Bethany went into heart failure at four months of age and was eventually diagnosed with two congenital heart defects: Mitral Arcade and Anomalous Coronary Artery. Bethany has been on a crazy journey, and her family and doctors marvel at all she has done in her life. This past summer was a difficult one as Bethany […]
88Sep 10, 2019
Ellie was born in Ghana, West Africa, and has cerebral palsy. Her mom, Rebecca, knew the moment that she met her and saw Ellie’s special spark, she had to make her a part of her family. Nothing slows Ellie down! She may need a walker, but she always takes off running every chance she gets! […]
89Sep 4, 2019
Mitchie Curran is a self-taught cake and sugar artist from Atlantic City, NJ. She has over 25 years of baking experience, taking her much-loved hobby into a successful business. Her Bakery, Mitchie’s Munchies, is a fully licensed Cottage Maker; the first in the city of North Las Vegas, NV. They focus on creative custom cakes, […]
90Aug 21, 2019
Idiana McGill always wanted for her family to enjoy a cruise. So, when she had the opportunity to take her family on their first cruise to celebrate her birthday, everyone was excited. They even planned a day for each of them to celebrate their birthdays! The family enjoyed the beginning of their cruise, but before […]