This Independence Day, Shangri-La Bengaluru marks a meaningful milestone: 10 years of Cake for a Cause, an initiative in partnership with Iksha Foundation, a Bengaluru-based non-profit dedicated to children diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer that affects infants and children under the age of five.
Retinoblastoma often begins silently with a white reflex in the eye, vision disturbances, or squinting that many parents mistake for a common infection. But without timely diagnosis and treatment, it can lead to blindness or spread beyond the eye to become life-threatening. The treatment journey is intensive, involving chemotherapy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, and in some cases, enucleation; the surgical removal of the affected eye to save the child’s life.
Supporting Families Through Every Step
Iksha Foundation gracefully fills the gaps, supporting families through diagnosis, access to quality treatment, post-surgical care, prosthetics, counselling, and sometimes, simply holding their hand through the scariest moments of their lives.
Baking with Purpose
From 13–15 August, Shangri-La Bengaluru’s pastry team will bake and sell over 100 kilograms of cakes in three flavours—Chocolate, Butterscotch, and Vegan—with the goal of raising ₹2,00,000. Every cake sold becomes a contribution to a child’s ongoing or upcoming treatment, helping families who often come from remote or underserved parts of the country.
A Special Independence Day Gathering
On 15 August, the hotel will host a special gathering of survivors, families, doctors, and well-wishers for a flag-hoisting and symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, transforming Independence Day into a tribute to the small but mighty victories of children who’ve faced unimaginable odds.
How to Participate
This year, Shangri-La Bengaluru’s pastry team will bake 100 kilograms of handcrafted cakes for the campaign, available in three flavours: Chocolate, Butterscotch, and Vegan Chocolate. Guests can choose between 1 kg cakes for a donation of ₹2,400 or ½ kg cakes for ₹1,200, with all proceeds supporting children undergoing treatment through Iksha Foundation. Cakes will be ready for pick-up or sale from 9:00 AM on 13 August, and the donation portal will open a week in advance for pre-orders.
A Community United in Support
Last year, the campaign reached homes across Bengaluru and beyond, with widespread support from the community, media, and social media voices. Supporters shared stories of healing, solidarity, and the power of small gestures—proving that even something as simple as buying a cake can change the course of a life.
