Bright lights & Gingerbread Nights
This holiday season, let’s turn frosting and gumdrops into something extraordinary. Join us for the Gingerbread Build for Epilepsy, raising awareness and support, one gingerbread house at a time.
The holiday season is here, and we’re bringing the community together for a heartwarming (and delicious) cause! We invite you to join our Gingerbread Build for Epilepsy competition, where you’ll get the chance to create your most imaginative gingerbread masterpieces—all while raising funds to support local epilepsy programming and services.
In partnership with Kids Safety Village of Durham Region’s ‘Christmas at the Village’ walkthrough event, Epilepsy Durham Region is excited for thousands of community members to cast their vote for their favourite holiday Gingerbread Build!
Whether you’re a seasoned gingerbread architect or just looking for some festive fun, this is a perfect chance to show off your creativity and spread some holiday cheer. Compete solo or bring a team, and let your imagination run wild!
We’ll provide you with the gingerbread kit (courtesy of Picadilly Cakery), and the rest is up to you!
WHY WE’RE BUILDING FOR A CAUSE:
Epilepsy affects 1 in 100 people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood. This holiday season, our goal is to shine a light on epilepsy and show families affected by this disease that their family of support extends beyond the walls of their home and into our amazing community! By joining us today and building your dream home out of cookies, candies, and icing, you will help to support critical resources for those impacted by epilepsy and their families.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: December 13th & 14th (houses must be completed and delivered by December 13th at 11:00 am to Kids Safety Village, Whitby)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Kids Safety Village of Durham Region | 1129 Athol St, Whitby
Entry Fee: $300 Donation** (this includes your pre-made gingerbread house kit from Picadilly Cakery)
**Charitable tax receipts will be issued for all donations
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Sign up today: Become part of the bright lights & gingerbread nights GINGERBREAD BUILD for epilepsy using our trusted third-party platform!
- Pick-Up Your Gingerbread House Kit: Grab your pre-made gingerbread house kit from our partners at Picadilly Cakery (**please note that the bakery will require a minimum of 5 days to prepare your kit)
- Start Planning Your Design: Using the pre-built kit as a starting point, plan your design; the sky’s the limit! Think holiday homes, whimsical villages, or anything that embodies the spirit of epilepsy awareness.
- Share Your Journey: Share your gingerbread creation progress using our event hashtag #GingerbreadForEpilepsy to spread the word!
Families attending the Kids Safety Village of Durham Region’s ‘Christmas at the Village’ event will have the chance to marvel at all of the designs and vote for their favourite! The winning creation will be announced on December 20th and shared and featured on our website and social media!
Every entry is making an IMMEASURABLE impact in the lives of so many in Durham Region affected by Epilepsy! Can’t attend? Please consider donating to Epilepsy Durham Region’s End of Year Holiday Campaign – helping us reach our $10,000 goal to support local mental health programming for people affected by epilepsy.
