News & Recipes

How Cookies Are Helping Fund Pediatric Cancer Research

National Cookie Day may be a day to indulge in our favorite sweet treats, but it's also a day to remember the inspiring story behind Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Read more

11 Festive Hits for Holiday Baking

We've got the perfect tunes to get you in the holiday mood. Baking cookies for a charitable cookie swap in the office? Prepping for a festive gathering with family? Team Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is sharing our Holiday Playlist on Spotify! Read more

Pediatric Cancer Survivor Inspires Hopeful Futures

Cancer can happen to any child, anywhere. It knows no economic, religious, geographic or race boundaries. We call kids that are battling or have battled cancer Tough Cookies. Garrett, now 25, is one of those Tough Cookies. Read more

Paint the Town Gold - A Story About Finding Your Purpose

Dana Boutwell’s crowning moment wasn’t just about winning Mrs. South Carolina Strawberry Queen in 2013. Instead, her heart would be forever changed as she realized her platform was indeed her life’s purpose … making a difference in the lives of kids battling cancer. Read more

Boo-tiful Bake Sale Idea for a Boo-tiful Cause

Jolene Kesler from Simple Baking with Pep has a BOO-tiful bake sale idea you won't want to miss - the perfect Halloween / Fall bake sale table addition! Read more

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS? These Chefs are Speaking the Love Language of Giving Back

Two New York Chefs are speaking our language and they're also sharing a recipe that's not to be missed. Save a front and center spot on your bake sale table for this one. Read more

BASQUE IN THE MOMENT: Chef Alex Raij, Memorable Good Cookies and More

Acclaimed Chef Alex Raij on supporting others, cookie memories and a biscotti flavored with pecans and citrus that is sure to elevate any bake sale event! Read more

Why I Fight: A Grandmother's Powerful Story of Love and Resilience in the Face of Childhood Cancer

If a traumatic experience occurred in your life would you run away or would you face it and continue to fight for others? I chose to face it. Read more

Leading with Love: A Letter to Liam Witt on his Birthday

Our co-founder Gretchen Witt shares a letter to her son Liam on his birthday. "Hi Buddy, Happy Birthday. Today is the day you made me a mommy..." Read more

3 comments

This is What Love Can Do

Valentine's Day holds different meaning for different people. For our Cookies for Kids' Cancer team, February 14th marks a special place on the calendar, and it's meaning is rooted in love. Read more

10 Ways to Help a Family After Their Child’s Cancer Diagnosis

We recently spoke with Maci Belle, Mom to Luna and Aspen, to talk about motherhood, childhood cancer awareness, life after child loss, parenting, photography, creativity and so much more. Read more

Meet Hunt, the Ultimate Good Cookie

In March 2011, 2 1/2 year old Haldora was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Given only a 70% chance of surviving the next 5 years, she endured countless treatments and procedures - she was quite a fighter. Through it all her top supporter and twin brother, Hunt, was by her side, making her laugh and encouraging her to play and have fun. He wasn’t going to let cancer take away his sister. We checked in with Hunt to find out how he's making a difference in the world of pediatric cancer and so much more. Read more