Bounce Back from Cancer: How Pinecrest Bakery is Making a Difference in Miami

Bounce Back from Cancer: How Pinecrest Bakery is Making a Difference

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From Fighter to Founder: Efrain Valdes’ Story

Efrain Valdes knows what it means to fight. Before Pinecrest Bakery became the go-to spot for pastelitos, croquetas, and cafecitos, Efrain was battling something much bigger—cancer.

It was the fight of his life, but giving up was never an option. Con la fuerza de su familia, su comunidad y su espíritu luchador, he bounced back—stronger and more determined than ever. And from that moment, he made it his mission to give back.

This is why Pinecrest Bakery proudly joins the Bounce Back from Cancer™ initiative, supporting Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute in their mission to create a world without cancer.

🥪 Sandwiches with Purpose: How Your Lunch Can Make a Difference

At Pinecrest Bakery, we believe food can bring people together—and now, it can help save lives too.

That’s why we created Sandwiches with Purpose:

✨ 15% of all sales from our specialty sandwiches go directly to the Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute to fund life-saving research and clinical trials.

When you order a Super Lechon, Philly Cheesesteak, Super Cubano, or any of our specialty sandwiches, you're doing more than satisfying your cravings—you’re helping to fight cancer.

Because algo tan sencillo como un sándwich puede hacer la diferencia.

🏀 Bounce Back from Cancer™: Dribble, Walk, or Donate

This year, the Bounce Back from Cancer™ event is taking over the streets of Miami on Saturday, March 15, 2025—and you can be part of it!

🔹 Bounce Back Challenge: Walk or dribble a basketball for 14.2 miles from Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (Kendall) to Kaseya Center (Downtown Miami).
🔹 Bounce Back from Cancer: Walk 2 miles from The Underline's Brickell Backyard to Kaseya Center.
🔹 Donate: Even if you can’t make it, you can support the cause by making a donation.

It may sound crazy—dribbling a basketball to fight cancer—but did you know that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? Events like this help fund world-class cancer treatments, research, and clinical trials—right here in Miami.

So lace up your sneakers, grab a basketball, and let’s bounce back together!

💙 How You Can Help

✔ Visit Pinecrest Bakery and order a Sandwich with Purpose.
✔ Join the Bounce Back from Cancer™ event—walk, dribble, or donate!
✔ Spread the word—share your support on social media and tag us.