Community bake sale sees sweet support for Manitoba teen battling brain cancer [Video]

A Manitoba teen’s dream of dining in Parisian cafes is about to come true.

Emma Chamberlain was diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2022 after an MRI revealed a mass. The 14-year-old from Morden, Man. has undergone brain surgery, and chemotherapy to fight the disease.

Now, she’s readying for the trip of a lifetime with some help from The Dream Factory.

The organization works with children facing life-threatening illnesses and makes their dreams – like vacations, tickets to sporting events, or even meeting a celebrity idol – a reality.

On Saturday, The Dream Factory teamed up with Exchange District Pharmacy and Greencrest Pharmacy to put on The Big Bake Sale in Emma’s honour.

An assortment of cookies, donuts, cakes and other baked treats were up for grabs at Central Corydon Community Centre with all proceeds funding Chamberlain’s trip to France later this month.

More than 30 local businesses pitched in …