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“Building A Sweeter Community”

Mission:  Healing, appreciating, and showing our community members they are valued through our sugar art.

****** Help support Cakes for Causes!!! Fundraiser 9/12 at 6pm, hosted by Cody’s Beef ‘n Beans – Learn how to decorate cupcakes and enjoy a glass of wine!!  Click the cupcake image below for more details and registration!

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Different ways you can participate!
cake club
Icing On The Cake Club!   Are you a baker, caker or sugar artist? This is the group for you. IOTCC meets once a month to le...
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Cakes for Causes Kids Program
Teaching children about sugar art and giving Tucson For Children 12 and Under There is a $6.00 per-participant, non-refundable (...
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Get Involved
Join Us There are many different ways in which you can participate with Cakes for Causes.  In addition to baking and decorati
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Recipes

Try some of these yummy recipes
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Adapted from the Barrington Brewery in Great Barrington, MA This reci...
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Marshmallow Fondant
MM (Marshmallow) Fondant Recipe 16 ounces white mini-marshmallows (use a good quality brand) 2 t...
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Leadership Team

Rene’ Luedeman
Rene’ Luedeman
Rene’ Luedeman
Executive Director/Founder
Rene’ Luedeman is a native of Arizona, born and raised in Phoenix. She received both her Bachelor’s
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Ruth Estrada
Ruth Estrada
Ruth Estrada
Board Chair/Fund Director
Ruth Estrada bakes and decorates cakes as a hobby. She learned to decorate cakes when she was pregna...
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Sophia Wright
Sophia Wright
Sophia Wright
Marketing & Communications Director
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Terrill Yuhas
Terrill Yuhas
Terrill Yuhas
Operations Director
As another one of Tucson’s transplants, Terrill moved here in 1988 to finish up his degree in Manage
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Our Work

What we've done so far in 2019!
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Events Supported
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Sweet Treats Provided
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Training Sessions
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Organizations Supported

Testimonials

Special thanks to.... Cakes For Causes for donating food for our Healthy Kids Day Event
Northwest YMCA
Northwest YMCA
Thank you for all you do - for years you have helped make the Teenage Parent High School Graduation extra-fabulous!
David & the TAP Team (Teenage Parent High School)
David & the TAP Team (Teenage Parent High School)
Thank you so much for your thoughtfullness, your time in making cupcakes for our students
Faculty & Staff (Project More)
Faculty & Staff (Project More)
This certificate of appreciation is gratefully presented to Cakes for Causes of Tucson, AZ for your very generous donation in support of the B Co 2-285th AHB and the 640th ASB Army National Guard Family Day Celebration.... Your contribution added immeasurably to the overall success of the event!
American Legion, Post 132
American Legion, Post 132
Thank you for your inkind gift... in support of the Loft Kids Fest!  You help make up a special group of people who recognize the value of independent film and actively support our mission.
Amber Kleefeld, Dir. of Membership and Donor Services (The Loft Cinema)
Amber Kleefeld, Dir. of Membership and Donor Services (The Loft Cinema)
We thank you for Cakes for Causes' gift of the Mario cake provided for Thomas' wish.... Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Karny Stefan, Chief Development Officer (Make-A-Wish)
Karny Stefan, Chief Development Officer (Make-A-Wish)

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