Does My Child Qualify for a Cake?

Learn more about who we serve, cake types and sizes, and how to become eligible.

When Alan and his family were making plans for his seventh birthday — his first not in treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia — he asked for a Minecraft cake. Icing Smiles Sugar Angel April Perez brought his dream to life.

How does Icing Smiles, which delivers roughly 3,000 cakes a year, determine who gets to receive a Dream Cake or a Fun Cake? Check out these graphics to learn about who we serve, cake types and sizes, and how to become eligible.

The 3-2-1 of Cake Eligibility

If you’re interested in receiving a cake for your family through Icing Smiles, there are a few other important things to keep in mind. 

Filling Out the Application

To protect both Icing Smiles and the family, we ask that a parent, legal guardian, or someone authorized by the parent or legal guardian complete the application. 

The application deadline is one month prior to the celebration date in order for all paperwork to be completed and approved. 

Types of Celebrations

You can request a cake for any type of celebration. It does not have to be for the child’s birthday. We do many ring-the-bell ceremonies, heartaversaries, or just-because celebrations.

Still Have Questions?

We want to ensure you get the answers to whatever questions you have about Icing Smiles and about who we serve, cake types and sizes, and how to become eligible.

Review our full set of answers to frequently asked questions to familiarize yourself with how to receive a cake and ensure your family is eligible.

Apply for a Cake

We believe that something as simple as a cake can have a huge impact, not only on the kids and their families but also on their neighbors, doctors, nurses, and beyond. Each cake we serve is more than just a cake — these baked treats are a chance to smile, celebrate, feel normal, and temporarily escape from worry.

If your medically qualified child or their sibling would like a chance to make a magical memory, request a cake today.