Hingham Restaurant Serving Dessert For Breast Cancer Research

HINGHAM, MA — Those of us with a sweet tooth can feel a little less guilty next month when a local restaurant helps raise money for breast cancer research. From May 6 through Mother's Day, Alma Nove, located at the Hingham Shipyard, is participating in "Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer."

Alma Nove, along with several other restaurants and shops throughout Greater Boston, will either donate 100 percent of the sales of one dessert or half of all proceeds from the dessert menu to support breast cancer care and research. Proceeds raised will benefit the nonprofit breast cancer organization Bakes for Breast Cancer, which supports the research of Dr. Rachel Freedman at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Dr. Freedman’s clinical trials focus on treatment for older breast cancer patients, an area of research Bakes for Breast Cancer said has been vastly underfunded.

Twenty years ago, Carol Sneider, Founder and President of Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, set out to create a simple event so that anyone could make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

“What began with 42 pastry chefs committed to donating their culinary creations to raise money for breast cancer research, has grown to over 200 of Boston’s favorite dining spots and shops participating in our annual event,” said Sneider. “During one week, anyone can help raise much needed funds simply by ordering dessert or purchasing a sweet at one of our participating locations throughout Massachusetts — it’s that easy,”

For more information and a list of participating restaurants, click here.