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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWow... Natalie's Cakes and more has raised almost $94,000 in less than a day ( Ferguson bakery)
http://www.gofundme.com/NataliesCakesnMoreShe did NOT start the fund. Someone heard about her and did it for her
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Hello, I'm Natalie Dubose of Ferguson, Missouri. I'm a small business owner with a cake shop and a bakery dream.
First, I would thank everyone for their warm wishes, empathy, and support during this crazy difficult time.
I would love to write more, and will try soon, but my business is so behind right now.
My shop, which had it's grand opening this summer was vandalized in the riots.
My main windows were smashed and bakery damaged. I'm beside myself, but with the holidays, can't stop working.
I'm very busy cleaning and trying to repair my business. I'm also trying to catchup on baking cakes for Thanksgiving!
I promise to update this later. I'm truly mixing batter right now. I began baking and selling cakes at local flea markets, slowly saving money to start my small business.
I LOVE TO BAKE !!!
It was my dream and I'm working hard to accomplish that dream.
The outpouring of support on Twitter, Facebook, and in the media has been amazing. I was in tears.
It was suggested that I start this account by a new friend and here it is. I do need help to rebuild and create a website, so any donations would be a huge assistance.
I'm not sure where to find the money to repair my little bakery. But, even if you just stopped by to say hello. Thank You !!!!
I've never felt such love.
Thank You !!!
Natalie
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Wow... Natalie's Cakes and more has raised almost $94,000 in less than a day ( Ferguson bakery) (Original Post)
OKNancy
Nov 2014
OP
Now THIS is the America that *I* want to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!!!
hamsterjill
Nov 2014
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KMOD
(7,906 posts)1. How wonderful!
I saw Natalie on the news last night. Kudos to all who are supporting her.
Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)2. Wow, it's at $98,241 of 20k in 20 hours. Very cool!
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)3. What a heartwarming story.
dionysus
(26,467 posts)6. are you brandishing your hands at me? thems fightin' woids!11!! that's it...
PUT UP YER DUKES!11!!!!
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)8. Hey Dion! Still itchin' for a fight, I see. Well, I'm ready for ya!
OKNancy
(41,832 posts)4. $108,000 now
Looks like she will be able to rebuild and have some cushion too.
hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)5. Now THIS is the America that *I* want to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!!!
People coming together! An outpouring of love! Awesome! Fabulous! I wish Natalie much success.
elleng
(130,895 posts)7. This is great, $109.742 EDIT, $159,125!
Last edited Wed Nov 26, 2014, 07:02 PM - Edit history (1)
Good her shop was not burned down. Was thinking of how to help those that were.