I have an order for a 50th birthday cake, for a woman who is fighting cancer right now. Her husband wants it to be a fun cake - I am at a loss as to what to do for it. Any ideas are very much appreciated. He has given me free rein for it.......his only requirement is that it be fun.

How about a pair of pink boxing gloves?

I would try to find out what sorts of things she likes, otherwise what about a bright "50" cake?

something like this maybe? This design actually matched the 50th birthday decorations for the party.

edited to say: This is assuming that you were doing a sheet cake

What about a prescription pad or a medicine bottle with a "prescription" for a daily dose of laughter? (Of course, you should okay this w/ the husband first.)

Here's an interesting article from a cancer survivor about using laughter as medicine.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5015714_fight-cancer-humor.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

I like the idea of the pink boxing gloves! ( and thanks for the link to that article - makes a lot of sense!) Thanks ladies!

Good luck with your cake, Loucinda. I'm sure it will be wonderful.

How about a sassy cake with "The best is yet to come" theme? Is there anything she's ever wanted to do but hasn't had the nerve or the time? Who would think free rein would be so difficult? lol

I ended up doing the boxing gloves (HOT pink with white laces) and I wrote "Laura's gonnna KNOCK OUT 50!" on it. They LOVED it. (I don't have a pic, batteries were dead in my camera) Thanks to everyone for your help!!

That is awesome! I'm glad it was a hit!

I'm soooooo disappointed you didn't get a pic It sure sounds great.

How about a doll cake. Barbie turned 50 this year and I have done serveral of these this year. You can do it in pink or white and pink with pink breast cancer ribbons on the dress. HTH