She Brings a Smile to Everyone’s Face

In bad times, and on difficult journeys, parents are there for their kids, holding their hands and kissing boo-boos. But when a child has a critical health condition, parents take on an even greater role. They work tirelessly to ensure their child gets the extra care, love, and support they need. But it can be tough, and even they need a little cheering up sometimes. And little Tegan has been that cheerful spirit for her family in their hard times, even though she is one with the critical health condition.

At the age of 3, Tegan was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, but she has been a warrior through it all. Not only has she been a fighter in this hard time of her life, but Tegan has also brought smiles to her family as they walk this journey with her. Katrina, Tegan’s mother, shares, “While it has been an emotional journey… Tegan continues to put a smile on every person’s face she comes in contact with, and touches people in a special way, nothing stops her! She doesn’t let her disease disable her; she takes it head-on!”

In celebration of such a brave and smiling girl, Icing Smiles was happy to help her receive a special cake for her fourth birthday. Expertly crafted by our lovely Sugar Angel Ebony, Tegan’s cake is Frozen 2 themed. It features the spirited and cheerful Olaf, not unlike Tegan herself.

Tegan and her family are more than grateful for Ebony’s work on the cake, with Katrina explaining, “we had horrible weather, we had two last minute change locations, and the cake was perfect! Ebony was so sweet, and she went above and beyond to make Tegan’s day SO special!!!!”

Thank you to all of our Sugar Angels helping so many families celebrate through this hard time! And to our very special families: thank you for helping us share the love–and the cake!

With smiles + cake,

Candyce Palmer

Icing Smiles Blog Writer