Request a cake for your child

How our program works

You apply for a cake

To apply, please read our FAQs first and then submit our Medical Eligibility Form (MEF) or an acceptable alternate form at least 4 weeks in advance.

We verify & coordinate

After verifying each application’s eligibility, the Icing Smiles team will connect your family with a talented local baker.

Sugar Angels deliver!

Your child’s dream cake is lovingly created, and smiles are made! If you’re willing, share your feedback and story with our team.

We would be honored to serve you!

Thank you for your interest in receiving a cake through Icing Smiles! Our volunteer Sugar Angels are waiting in the wings to answer the call.

Please review the important information below, as well as our Family FAQs, to understand how our program works.

When you’re ready to apply, follow the link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.*

*In order to protect both Icing Smiles and the family, we ask that a parent or legal guardian complete the application.

Fast facts for families

Cakes are at no charge, regardless of financial need.
Cakes are required to be picked up from the Sugar Angel assigned.
We provide cakes to medically qualified children as well as their siblings.
Cakes are donated by our Sugar Angels – specific requests are not allowed.

Family FAQs

Our Sugar Angels are ready to answer the call! Request a smile for your child now.

Important note: Once your application has successfully been submitted, you will see a confirmation page AND receive an email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please try again, preferably from a non-mobile device. If you have continued problems, please contact icingsmiles@icingsmiles.org.

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What families say about Icing Smiles

Isabella being held by a woman posing with her birthday cake

“We celebrated Isabella’s 3rd birthday, it was a huge impact because Isabella was extremely happy to see her fantasy cake and it was so great to see her happy after all the pain that she is going through.”

“Liam’s 4th birthday was his first birthday that we have been able to celebrate. The cake was incredible and made it that much better!”

“Silas absolutely LOVED his Grave Digger Monster Truck cake! It totally made his day extra special!”

“The family had gone through such a hard year, and Madison’s grandfather had passed away on Madison’s birthday the year before. Madison loved her cake so much; it was an absolutely wonderful experience!”

“Haley is a super sibling whose brother, Jack has twice battled cancer.. There was a lot of time away from her brother and her parents as one of them was always with Jack . Icing Smiles was there, and Haley’s family loved the baker and experience!”

“Emily so deserved this wonderful birthday surprise! Last year she had to celebrate her 14th birthday in the hospital when her younger brother was diagnosed with leukemia just a few days earlier. This year we did it up right for her. Thank you for making her day amazing!!”

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for putting huge smiles on our boys’ faces on their special days.”

“We had a fantastic experience. Communication was amazing and Ashley did an amazing job with the cake, it tasted and looked fantastic. Breck was born with congenital heart defects. At 1 month old he had his first open-heart surgeries and he now has had 5 open-heart surgeries to date. He is a happy and wild 4 year old.”

“It warms our hearts that others such as yourselves care so deeply for our children as we do.

The cakes always amaze us and it truly means the world to us. You put a smile on my baby girls face,…..that’s worth a million to me!”

“Lydia is the middle child of 10 children. The 5 younger ones are adopted, 2 came to us with cancer.

Lydia not only gave up her position as baby of the family, she has been an incredible big sister and supporter . Making her birthday special with a beautiful cake meant so much…She really deserved and appreciated it!”

“Thank you icing smiles for all that you do! My daughters smile couldn’t have been any bigger!”

FAQs for families

Is my child eligible?

We’re here to spread some cheer! Our cake celebrations are for kids facing tough medical challenges. If your little one has a condition that’s progressive, degenerative, or malignant and is within two years of their most recent treatment, or if they’ve been require frequent or extended hospitalizations, we’ve got a slice of sweetness waiting for them. Let’s make their journey a little brighter with a touch of sugary magic!

How do you verify a child’s eligibility?

Icing Smiles Medical Eligibility Form (MEF) needs to be completed by the child’s Specialist Physician, Physician’s Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner. This form will be valid for 2 years from the signature date.
In lieu of the MEF, you may submit the Icing Smiles Partnership form provided by Make-A-Wish or another approved organization that we partner with. The approval date must be within 2 years of the date on this form. We cannot accept Give Kids the World forms, travel documents, or DocuSign.

What is the difference between a “dream” cake and a “fun” cake?

We’ve got two fab options for our awesome families: Dream Cakes and Fun Cakes. Dream Cakes are like edible masterpieces – tiered, 3D, or sculpted, all custom-made by our fantastic volunteer bakers. They’re a labor of love, and each kiddo can score one Dream Cake through our program. Now, if you’re in the mood for a more casual slice of happiness, our Fun Cakes are the way to go. Think rectangular or single-tier round cakes, perfect for every celebration and milestone. Let’s turn moments into memories with a dash of frosting fun!

I had an amazing experience with Icing Smiles. How can I give back?

We’re so glad that we brought smiles to your life! And we’d appreciate nothing more than you carrying our vision to those around you. To give back, consider paying it forward or getting involved in another way. If you have a passion for baking, consider joining us as a Sugar Angel—like these three moms did!

Note: These are just a few of the Family FAQs. Please find the full list here.

Know a family who needs a smile?

Do you know a family that has a child that may be eligible to receive an Icing Smile? The best way to connect them is to send them a link to our application.

But if you’d prefer we do the legwork, we’re in! Click the button below, submit a quick form, and we’ll reach out to the family on the double.

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