A Real Christmas Story from Avon’s ‘What the Cupcakes’

Business owner Renee Collins of the Avon-based ‘What the Cupcakes’ bakery has had a tough year like many other small business people.

But Renee decided to live up to the Christmas spirit this holiday season and devote her time to those in need!

Even though business at What the Cupcakes has been extremely difficult (no party or catering orders), Renee learned about two families that just would not have had Christmas without help.

In one family, the mom is battling stage 4 cancer. In the other, the dad is fighting stage 4 cancer.

Both families have children aged 4 through 12.

In response to their needs, Renee dedicated the hours of 11-3 on Dec. 22 & 23 to raising funds for these families’ Christmas.

“Everything we made, including donations and gift cards or toys we donated the night of the 23rd,” reports Renee, who has personally endured family tragedy.

“I know what it is like to have an ill spouse and one who passed away. It is the worst struggle! My business is not good, but I just have to help regardless. Something is better than nothing”

Renee (along with Joe Pullen) is also founder of the Avon ‘Blessing Box’ (which supplies free food for those in need year-around).

Stop in her store, ‘What the Cupcakes,’ soon! Located at 36795 Detroit Rd., Avon. Their phone number is (440) 695-1098.