Even the TV show’s host was crying.

During the “Rad Humans” segment on her talk show, Kelly Clarkson introduced the nonprofit Cake4Kids—and before long, the emotional moment sent happy tears streaming down everyone’s face.

For 15 years, the network of volunteer bakers have been providing custom birthday cakes for homeless kids, foster children, and others dealing with difficult circumstances—and it’s on pace to deliver 20,000 cakes this year.

“They get to choose the flavor and the theme, so it’s personalized just for them, exactly what they want—whether it’s cupcakes, cookies, bars, brownies, or cakes,” explained Cake4Kids Executive Director Alison Bakewell (no pun intended).

It all began in California when Libby Gruender was inspired by an article to start making cakes for foster kids

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