A HOBBY FOR HOPE The hobby of baking has become a beacon of hope to many children suffering from cancer, with cupcake parties and national cupcake days serving as fundraisers for these kids. Sandy Cipriano, the founder of Cupcakes for Hope made it her mission to spread joy through the power of cupcakes – a hobby that, if managed correctly, can bring hope to many. Sandy’s unwavering dedication has touched the lives of many children and families battling cancer. Cupcakes for Hope also gives others the opportunity to ‘bake’ a difference by
using their baking skills for good. Host a bake sale, become an ambassador or merely make a donation and help lighten the
load of families that have little to no hope. Email info@cupcakesofhope.org for more information.
HL ’S READING NOOK BOOKS CURRENTLY ON OUR READING RADAR
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Cancer: Navigating the Journey Paliative nursing sister, Cherry Armstrong answers a wide range of cancerrelated questions in this 156-page book, published by Quivertree Publications. It goes beyond treatment and medical information and touches on topics like lifestyle, as well as emotional and spiritual aspects. Cancer is a subject so often talked about, yet there is little practical information out there that help people navigate through it. 16 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2023 l hellolifestyle.co.za
Captain Fanplastic & The Black Mermaid This groundbreaking book serves to educate readers about the pervasive issue of marine litter. It also emphasises our interconnectedness with the world’s oceans. Author, Ruben Hazelzet is a Social Behaviour Change Expert and Head of Programme at Captain Fanplastic. With this book, he sheds light on the importance of recognising our role in protecting the oceans from wherever we are. It’s a wonderful engagement tool for all ages in the mission to preserving the planet’s most precious resource, with the core message: The ocean starts here.
Fraud – How prison set me free Author Nikki Munitz matriculated from a top private Jewish school in Joburg, after which she found herself addicted to heroin. She was sent to Noupoort, a rehab centre in the Northern Cape, where she met Jake whom she later married. With money being in short supply, she started a job at a law firm and eventually started to syphon money from trust accounts. She was found guilty on 37 counts of fraud. This book is her memoir. It’s about a Jewish mother who is forced to examine a life of lies and deceit from behind bars, until an unexpected encounter in a grimy prison gives her wings to fly.
HL’S TOP 3 COOKBOOKS 1. The South African Vegan Cookbook 2 by Leozette Roode 2. Recipe Tin Eats: Dinner by Nagi Maehashi 3. Made with Love A culinary tribute to Nelson Mandela by his personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya
