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And Then They Dreamed

Azhar Kaleel

“And Then They Dreamed” is a free storytelling podcast that aims to inspire children to envision and create a kinder, more understanding world. Created for children aged 5-12 and their families, each episode features carefully crafted stories that spark imagination while nurturing empathy, kindness, and positive values.

As part of the Better Dreamers initiative, we believe in the power of storytelling to shape a brighter future. Our stories go beyond entertainment – they’re thoughtfully designed to help children understand different perspectives, solve challenges creatively, and discover the joy of making our world a little better every day.

Whether it’s bedtime, car rides, or quiet time, “And Then They Dreamed” offers screen-free, enriching entertainment that parents can feel good about. Each tale plants seeds of kindness that grow into lasting values, helping raise a generation of compassionate dreamers who will shape tomorrow’s world.

Available on all major podcast platforms. No ads, no subscriptions – just stories that matter.

Episode

When seven-year-old Zach’s mother receives a special request from Celebrate with a Cake, he jumps at the chance to help create a Spider-Man birthday cake for Andrew, a ten-year-old boy in foster care who has never had a personalized birthday celebration.

Through this heartwarming journey, Zach learns about the challenges faced by children in foster care and those with disabilities as he and his mother carefully craft Andrew’s special cake. With each question Zach asks, he begins to understand the importance of Celebrate with a Cake’s mission – creating personalized birthday memories for children who might otherwise be overlooked.

When they finally deliver the cake on Andrew’s birthday, Zach witnesses firsthand the profound impact a simple act of kindness can have. As Andrew’s eyes light up at the sight of his very first personalized cake, Zach discovers that true heroes don’t always wear capes – sometimes they wear aprons and fight sadness with cake.

This touching story highlights the vital work of Celebrate with a Cake, a Houston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to baking and delivering personalized birthday cakes to foster children and children with disabilities. Through Zach’s experience, readers of all ages will discover how small gestures of kindness can create lasting memories and build confidence in children who need it most.

 

The charity and its cause

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Celebrate with a Cake

Celebrate with a cake is a non profit that bakes and delivers personalized cakes to foster care kids and to kids with disabilities. We try to reach kids and their care givers to create a memory that is personalized to the likes of the child which can make a huge difference in a child's self esteem and confidence level. Our mission is to create a world that everyone is celebrated. Celebrate with a cake wants to empower youth and their caregivers to make their lifestyle situations more encouraging to help aid in youth success while building a healthier community. By providing a celebratory cake made for them gives them confidence an optimism about the socioeconomic situations that they face. Our mission focuses on creating custom cakes for children that will provide a temporary escape from worry for their caregiver and themselves which will create positive memories. Creating memories linger for the child and the caregiver. Our founder owns a bakery but she is not able to create all of the cakes. We rely on a team of volunteers spread throughout the Texas area to fulfill our mission Will you join us in helping to create memories and celebrating children. Our Programs Sensory Celebrations This program is dedicated to giving individuals with disabilities the opportunity to celebrate with custom cakes specially adapted to their needs. People with disabilities often encounter many challenges and barriers in daily life, and it’s essential that they not be excluded from the simple joys—like celebrating milestones with loved ones. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves to experience the happiness and sense of belonging that come with being celebrated on their special day. Cakes for Kids This program is an initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating foster children, who often face the challenges of an unstable environment. Through personalized cakes for their special occasions, we aim to help these children feel valued and loved, offering a moment of joy and connection in the face of adversity.