What do Food Network Cupcake Wars and Tony Orlando have in common? Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes! On December 2, Tony Orlando makes a special guest appearance on behalf of Dora’s Hope at the Southbury Crown Plaza. As a tribute to Tony, Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes will be presenting a surprise oak tree cupcake display, (a reference to lyrics “tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree”) to honor Tony’s commitment to military veterans and to thank him for his continuing support of Dora’s Hope.
The mission of Dora’s Hope is to educate the public concerning Medicaid’s limited options for long term health care under the current Medicaid system, create reformative legislation and organize and support a grass roots campaign to achieve Choice Centered Medicaid.
For the last 20 years, Mr. Orlando hosts a “Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans” on Veterans Day in his hometown of Branson, Missouri. A show highlight is the presentation of the Yellow Ribbon Medal of Freedom to an exceptional American who has elevated veteran issues. The gold record ‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon’ was donated by Tony Orlando to the POW wing of the Nixon Library to share with all visitors.
Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes is a winner of Food Networks Cupcake Wars season 9 competition. Nicole and Jeremy Braddock, master bakers of innovative gourmet cupcakes recently opened a location at the Old Pin Shop in Oakville where they will also hold cupcake classes. Sure to bake wow cupcakes, event attendees will be invited to partake in the tasting!
The meet and greet benefit starts at 5:30 pm and tickets priced at $75 include dinner stations along with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. Tickets are limited
and can be ordered online at www.dorashope.org. or by calling 203-982-8210.