In the heart of Winfield, a small town filled with big hearts, a local bank hosted a bake sale that has made an enormous impact for families and their ill or injured child!
Angie Stovall, the driving force behind this initiative, has a personal connection to RMHCA that infused the event with a deeper sense of purpose.
“I have a cousin who stayed at the House when her daughter was born about 16 years ago,” Angie says. “And recently, my church’s music directors stayed there when their daughter was in the NICU.
They posted about it on Facebook and asked for us to pray for the families there. It really just struck me and I thought, ‘I want to do something for the families there.'”
An idea formed in her head to host a bake sale in time for Easter, which she pitched to her coworkers at Citizens Bank of Winfield, who immediately jumped on board.
“I could not have done this without my coworkers. The bake sale was 100% a team effort!” Angie says. “Through this, two of our team members also shared that they too had stayed at the Ronald McDonald House.”
The goal was simple: raise funds to sponsor 30 nights at the Ronald McDonald House, providing a home away from home for families with critically ill children receiving medical care in nearby hospitals.
But a successful bake sale isn’t just about the organizers—it’s about the entire community coming together in a collective effort to make a difference.
Local bake shops and home bakers opened their hearts and their ovens, contributing an array of delectable treats to the cause. Other local businesses were so thrilled to donate goodies and gift certificates for Easter baskets that the bank was able to create additional baskets!
As more people stopped by the day of the bake sale, it became clear that it was more than just a fundraising event—it was a celebration of community spirit and compassion.
And the results speak volumes. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the Winfield community raised enough funds to cover an incredible 56 nights of RMHCA’s essential services so families can find comfort, support, and a sense of normalcy in the midst of uncertainty and fear.
“Winfield is a small town, maybe 5,000 people, and they all really got behind the bake sale,” Angie says. “My original goal was to raise $3,000 so I was over the top excited with our final total.”
But the true measure of success lies not just in the dollars raised but in the lives touched and the spirits uplifted. Each donation, each purchase, and each act of kindness has ripple effects that extend far beyond the confines of a bake sale. It’s a reminder that even the smallest gestures can make a world of difference to those in need.
“When you do a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House, it’s worth every minute of work,” Angie says to encourage other supporters. “You set out to bless someone else but you end up being the one blessed.”
So, here’s to Angie Stovall, Citizens Bank of Winfield, and every individual who played a part in making this bake sale a resounding success. Your kindness, your generosity, and your unwavering spirit have reaffirmed the power of community and the beauty of coming together for a common cause.
As we reflect on this heartwarming success story, let us carry its message forward—let us continue to bake a difference, one cookie at a time, and spread a little sweetness wherever we go. For in the end, it’s not just about the treats we bake but the love we share and the lives we touch along the way!
