A Message to DemonTHON

I remember the first time I got asked to participate in DePaul’s DemonTHON. I was a sophomore, and Gilly’s was less than 6 months old. I received an email asking me to donate some treats and I was so excited. There was just one problem. The event was taking place during my sister’s graduation. I pushed my scheduling worries aside and accepted the challenged. 350 cake pops and 100-something ribbon cookies. I could do this.

I’m going to be honest, it was a challenge. At that time, I had completed some of the hardest baking orders that I had experienced. I was tired, I was divulged in school work and a social life, and it was a lot. When calculated it took over 48 hours to do all the sweets. But once I saw how appreciative DemonTHON was, it didn’t matter.

Time went on and suddenly I found myself again being asked to do some treats for DemonTHON. I said yes, but under one condition, no cake pops. Now my kitchen was smaller, space was limited, and I had a newer job, and more responsibilities. So we settled with 2 9x13 cakes. My back and feet thanked me, and so did my time.

Now, 2015, I get an email from Teresa, like I have for the past two years. Obviously I was doing DemonTHON, just no cake pops. This year, we continued with the 2 9x13 cakes. One as a general DemonTHON cake, and one commemorating their fourth year at the university. Simple and sweet.

Developing an identity at DePaul has always been a real goal of mine. One of my favorite passions is meeting new people, and fostering those connections. I feel as if DemonTHON was one of those connections I would have never found anywhere else. The entire coordinators, dancers, families, etc. of DemonTHON are simply some of the nicest, most dedicated humans I have ever met. Continuing a tradition of cake donation has been a distinct honor for me and I truly cannot thank the organization enough. So, again, I thank you DemonTHON for choosing Gilly’s.

Here’s to next year!

                                                -Gilly