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# Why cupcakes, why animals?
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/why-cupcakes-why-animals/
- Published: 2009-08-15T22:39:21.000Z
- Updated: 2009-08-15T22:39:21.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: community, ideas, collaboration, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

[![CupCakeCamp Sydney](http://cupcakecamp.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/cropped-cupcakecampnew.jpg "CupCakeCamp Sydney")](http://cccsyd.eventbrite.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com)

My current obsession with cupcakes and supporting the [RSPCA](http://rspca.org.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) results from two things that came together recently.

Last year I was intrigued to hear about the various [cupcake camps](http://cupcakecamp.org/?ref=katecarruthers.com) that were being held around the world. It seemed like a nice thing to do - getting people together for a social occasion and trying to build a bit of community spirit.

I miss the kind of community gathering we used to have when I was a child. People would prepare food at home, with each family bringing a plate of food & everyone would share. We would all gather, usually in the church hall or grounds - the adults talking & sharing news or stories, while the kids ran around burning off energy.

Also, I really like animals and supporting organisations that help animals. Then, when the [RSPCA's cupcake based campaign](http://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) came out, it seemed like an opportunity to combine (a) support for a charity that helps animals in need with (b) a real life community building event.

Thus Cupcake Camp Sydney seemed like a very good idea indeed.

What's not to like? Cupcakes, socialising, and helping animals - it is full of win on many levels.

I really hope people will come along to participate in Cupcake Camp Sydney on Friday 28 August at the offices of [CBS Interactive](http://www.cbsinteractive.com.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com). We need cupcake makers as well as cupcake consumers - all are welcome.

You can [register for free here](http://cccsyd.eventbrite.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com).