Bengaluru, August 08, 2025: This Independence Day, Shangri-La Bengaluru marks a deeply meaningful milestone: 10 years of Cake for a Cause, a heartfelt initiative in partnership with Iksha Foundation, a Bengaluru-based non-profit dedicated to children diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer that affects infants and children under the age of five.
Retinoblastoma often begins silently with a white reflex in the eye, vision disturbances, or squinting that many parents mistake for a common infection. But without timely diagnosis and treatment, it can lead to blindness or spread beyond the eye to become life-threatening. The treatment journey is intensive, involving chemotherapy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, and in some cases, enucleation which is the surgical removal of the affected eye to save the child’s life.
Iksha Foundation gracefully fill the gaps, supporting families through diagnosis, access to quality treatment, post-surgical care, prosthetics, counselling, and sometimes, simply holding their hand through the scariest moments of their lives.
From 13–15 August, Shangri-La Bengaluru’s pastry team will bake and sell over 100 kilograms of cakes in three flavours Chocolate, Butterscotch, and Vegan with the goal of raising ₹2,00,000. Every cake sold becomes a contribution to a child’s ongoing or upcoming treatment, helping families who often come from remote or underserved parts of the country.
On 15 August, the hotel will host a special gathering of survivors, families, doctors, and well-wishers for a flag hoisting and symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, transforming Independence Day into a tribute to the small but mighty victories of children who’ve faced unimaginable odds.
This is more than just a CSR initiative. Over the last decade, Cake for a Cause has grown into an annual tradition of hope. Survivors return each year to share their journeys. Guests leave with more than just a cake , they leave with purpose. From pastry chefs who hand-temper each batch with care, to staff members who personally deliver cakes to donors across the city, the campaign is built on genuine emotion and quiet effort.
This year, Shangri-La Bengaluru’s pastry team will bake 100 kilograms of handcrafted cakes for the campaign, available in three flavours: Chocolate, Butterscotch, and Vegan Chocolate. Guests can choose between 1 kg cakes for a donation of ₹2,400 or ½ kg cakes for ₹1,200, with all proceeds supporting children undergoing treatment through Iksha Foundation. Cakes will be ready for pick-up or sale from 9:00 AM on 13 August, and the donation portal will open a week in advance for pre-orders.
Last year, the campaign reached homes across Bengaluru and beyond, with widespread support from the community, media, and social media voices. Supporters shared stories of healing, solidarity, and the power of small gestures proving that even something as simple as buying a cake can change the course of a life.
To follow and support the initiative, visit
Instagram: @shangrilablr
@ikshafoundation
Cakes can be pre-ordered via Shangri-La Bengaluru’s Instagram bio link and collected from the hotel or arrangements can be made to deliver.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
