Our Work in Action

Stay up to date with everything happening at Cookie for a Cause. This is where we share the latest news and highlight the impact your support is making.

Vihaan Kamath, founder of Cookie for a Cause, interviewed by News 12 Connecticut Watch on News 12
News 12 Connecticut

Greenwich teen's cookie nonprofit raises thousands for children in need, featured on News 12 Connecticut.

WTNH News 8

Greenwich teen uses baking skills to help sick children, featured on WTNH News 8.

WSHU Public Radio, Good at Heart

Vihaan Kamath speaks with host Randye Kaye about Cookie for a Cause and his mission to help kids.

Recognition

First Lady of the United States February 4, 2026
Letter from the First Lady of the United States

A Personal Letter from the First Lady of the United States

Cookie for a Cause founder Vihaan Kamath received a personal letter from the First Lady of the United States, recognizing his compassion and dedication to supporting children in need. The letter praised Vihaan's commitment to making a difference and expressed great optimism about the next generation of leaders.

This heartfelt acknowledgment from the White House reflects the impact Cookie for a Cause has made — turning a simple idea into a movement of kindness, service, and hope for children facing hardship around the world.

In the News

The Times of India September 12, 2026

Connecticut student's cookie nonprofit has raised $66,331 and helped nearly 1,000 children

Vihaan Kamath found a simple way to turn something he loved, baking cookies, into a mission to help children battling cancer. Inspired by his grandmother's dedication to helping families in need, the Connecticut teenager began selling homemade chocolate chip and sugar cookies for charity.…

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The Economic Times September 12, 2026

At 16, Connecticut teen began selling homemade cookies after his grandmother showed him the struggles of children with cancer

Vihaan's journey started during visits to his grandmother, whom he calls "anama." He watched her spend her time helping people and supporting children and families who were going through difficult circumstances.…

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News 12 Connecticut August 26, 2026

Greenwich teen's cookie nonprofit raises thousands for children in need

News 12 Connecticut featured Cookie for a Cause and its impact on children's healthcare and education. Founder Vihaan Kamath shared how the organization has raised over $66,000 and helped nearly 1,000 children through partnerships with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.…

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WSHU Public Radio – Good at Heart Podcast April 28, 2026

'Cookie for a Cause': Greenwich teen bakes cookies to help kids

Greenwich High School student Vihaan Kamath started Cookie for a Cause to support families with children who are blind, need prosthetics, or are fighting cancer. He spoke with Good at Heart host Randye Kaye about baking cookies in his home kitchen and donating 100% of the proceeds to help kids.

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital March 31, 2026

Inspired by his grandmother in India, a Connecticut teen sells homemade cookies and helps St. Jude.

Vihaan Kamath wants his efforts to continue for years to come. A Greenwich High School junior who began baking cookies to support children's charities has partnered with St. Jude and is building a student board to carry the mission forward.…

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Hartford Courant January 14, 2026

CT teen bakes for cause after volunteering overseas. At $20K+ he says he's just getting started.

Sixteen-year-old Vihaan Kamath has volunteered over the last few summers with his grandmother who runs a small nonprofit to help underfunded schools, pediatric cancer centers and other places in need in Mumbai, India.…

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News 8 (WTNH.com) December 24, 2025

Nyberg: Greenwich teen using skills in kitchen to help sick children

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Greenwich High School junior is using his baking skills and donating 100% of his proceeds to help children in need.…

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Greenwich Times September 2, 2025

Greenwich High junior bakes to benefit other children through nonprofit: 'I saw a need for support'

GREENWICH — For Vihaan Kamath, visiting his grandparents in India gave him the idea to create a nonprofit organization, which he has named Cookie for a Cause.…

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Newsband July 25, 2025

Selfless Initiative By A US-Based Teenager Impacts Young Cancer Patients In India

A teenager from Greenwich, Connecticut (United States), is in Mumbai this week, not for a typical summer vacation, but to see firsthand the impact of his international nonprofit initiative.…

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Awards