When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, like many others, my world felt smaller. With lockdowns in place and life felt on hold, I found myself spending more time at home.
I revisited my passion for baking.
I started baking for the guards and helpers in my vicinity. Seeing the helpers joy when they received the baked goods inspired me to bake more. I reached out to the underprivileged families through charities to try and make a positive impact on those who need it the most. I started baking on every weekend and donated the cakes. For Christmas I baked cupcakes and donated to old age homes. Those happy smiles were priceless and encouraged me further.
Every Birthday matters and every special occasion must be celebrated. With this I decided to go a step further and organized Bake-A-Wish-SG, a cake donation platform
where I involved my community to bake and donate for this noble cause. It’s something very close to my heart. It was a bit overwhelming in the beginning as there was a lot to do and it needed a lot of coordination, back up plans etc. I developed the ability to organize efficiently to ensure smooth progress.
Baked goods, made with care and thoughtfulness, can bring comfort and joy to individuals or families that may be facing difficult times. I believe in contributing in a meaningful way, and hope that these small acts of kindness can provide a moment of joy to people in need.
Through these donations, I hope to spread kindness, build stronger communities, and encourage others to give back in this way.
Thank you to the team of Big at Heart for giving me this wonderful opportunity to donate cupcakes and spread smiles.
Amaira Bahl
BAKE A WISH SG is a baking initiative by Amaira that encourages the community to come together, bake, and donate their creations to those in need. She created a group where people can join using a link and volunteer to donate their baked goods. She carefully curates the participants of the group in order to ensure the quality. There is a roster with all the details so that they can choose according to the requirements and their convenience and suitability. The baked goods are sent to Amaira and thereafter she arranges the delivery. Read more it at https://www.instagram.com/oh_my_goodies9/
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