To Japan: Love, Toronto (Toronto Bakes for Japan)

Toronto certainly has done us proud.

One weekend. Two days. Countless sponsors and volunteers. Thousands of supporters. And the endless hours of dedication and hard work from two wonderful organizers.

Congratulations Toronto! We have raised just over $28,000 for Toronto Bakes for Japan, all of which will be donated directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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Wordless Wednesday #41: Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause

(My haul from Toronto Bakes for Japan at Evergreen Brick Works. Heart-shaped apple mini pies made by Jen and divine bostock made by Samantha.)

Toronto Bakes for Japan: Apr. 9-10

Three weeks ago today, Mother Nature gave the world a stark reminder that she spares no one, regardless of class, age, race, or any other factor. We are all at her mercy. It also served as a reminder that as a civilization as a whole, we need to stand together and help one another. Because if the situation were reversed, we hope that the world will do the same for us.

It has been devastating watching the images from the last three weeks. Whole towns wiped out. Family members desperately searching for their loved ones. The Japan earthquake and tsunami, like many other disasters in the past, brought things into perspective and reminded me once again of how incredibly lucky I am.

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