15 h. ago Thousands of dollars raised for talented Toronto baker battling cancer

A GoFundMe campaign launched for Aya, a Toronto baker and pastry chef known for her talent and commitment to her craft, has raised thousands of dollars as she faces a challenging cancer diagnosis. The fundraiser was launched by Kelsey Blackwell, Strategy and Creative Direction at Blackbird Baking Co., where Aya previously worked before joining Evelyn's Wholegrain Bakery. Back in April, Aya was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. According to the campaign, she began treatment immediately and stepped away from her baking duties to focus on her health. The fundraiser highlights her resilient spirit, quoting Aya in a recent post where she shared her diagnosis. "Here are my favourite bakeries," she wrote. "I promise their treats cure you and make you smile." Blackwell highlighted the close-knit nature of the city's food scene, telling blogTO, "The Toronto food community is incredibly generous; we all work hard a...

Science

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Transport

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Economics

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