'Won't give up!' Prayers, support pour in for Ferguson woman whose cake shop was vandalized; Update: Fundraising goal surpassed

Natalie DuBose is the hardworking owner of Natalie’s Cakes and More in Ferguson, Missouri. And last night, her business was among those vandalized by so-called “peaceful” protesters.

Natalie DuBose after #Ferguson looters attacked her cake store to get justice for Michael Brown. pic.twitter.com/932yMDZ0be

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014

A symbol of the #Ferguson riots: Business owner who had her livelihood attacked in the name of justice for Brown. pic.twitter.com/00hTQ3RSXW

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014

Natalie DuBose sold her cakes at flea markets to save up to own her own shop. Tonight it was attacked in #Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/WOKzgiSuKV

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014

Media pundits that justified the riots don't have to live with the consequences, but Natalie DuBose does: https://t.co/vEmzBLVeXy #Ferguson

— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) November 25, 2014

That poor woman. Will pray for her MT @NumbersMuncher: Natalie DuBose after #Ferguson looters attacked her cake store pic.twitter.com/FOrZZAgGTv

— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) November 25, 2014

Cake store owner Natalie DuBose. Her business was just destroyed by #Ferguson rioters. #WhatATravesty pic.twitter.com/DRpVz5afKF

— Joe the Dissident (@joethepatriotic) November 25, 2014

Natalie DuBose just had her cake business destroyed. Is this what justice looks like, #Ferguson? pic.twitter.com/qVzUCxbNe0

— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) November 25, 2014

No justice we’ve ever heard of.

But out of the muck can come something wonderful, and that’s what’s happening today. DuBose is determined to move forward:

“I’m baking today,” Dubose told CNNMoney, as the sound of broken glass being swept up can be heard over the phone. “We have orders to go out for Thanksgiving. I can’t tell the people — I won’t tell the people — that I’m canceling.”

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Despite the mess, however, Dubose says she will continue to bake. She can’t afford to give up now, having invested all she had into a business that was funded through bake sales at flea markets.

“I am a single mom, a mother of two,” she said. “This is everything that I own. I can’t walk away from it. I just got to start up and start baking again.”

Such an amazing spirit.

And she’s receiving an outpouring of support and encouragement from across the country:

Head here and show Natalie DuBose your support. Her business was destroyed. https://t.co/Y1XC6ji3UQ pic.twitter.com/qVzUCxbNe0

— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) November 25, 2014

I wish I lived near St. Louis, Lord knows I love cake. Natalie's Cakes & More plans to remain in Ferguson http://t.co/v8eCdKicuq @fox2now

— Kelly (@flyoverangel) November 25, 2014

Since late last night, 900 people have liked Natalie DuBose's cake shop on FB. Many wanting to donate $$. Awesome. https://t.co/7b9dAyqzvb

— Nick Jacob (@nicktjacob) November 25, 2014

Folks of good will give money to replace Natalie Dubose's cake store in #Ferguson while thugs burn the city. pic.twitter.com/bq4d01t8tS

— RightOfCenter (@Golfpro1948) November 25, 2014

Please send prayers to Natalie Dubose & her business Natalie's cakes & more on S. Florissant #Ferguson #FergusonAction

— Aja Gross (@IAmAjaGross) November 25, 2014

@jblaque words can't describe. Prayers for you Ms DuBose. You will rise again.

— Tim (@DiamonDamien) November 25, 2014

This woman is one hard worker! She won't give up! http://t.co/KeAkqdrus8

— Wetumpka TEA Party (@wetumpkatea) November 25, 2014

Awesome. I wish this lady all of the success in the world. http://t.co/tXkYDExFd9

— Jeff Coker (@jbcoker) November 25, 2014

Amen to that!

To those who have replied about finding ways to help Natalie DuBose and her cake shop – you are awesome. If I hear anything I'll pass it on!

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014

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Where's the kickstarter/gofundme/whatever to help Natalie DuBose replace her shop window?

— bit(((maelstrom))) (@bitmaelstrom) November 25, 2014

According to the Natalie’s Cakes and More Facebook page, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help raise money. We will update this post once we get confirmation of the official site.

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Update:

https://twitter.com/FilmLadd/status/537399930814738432

Thanks Film Ladd. Here’s a direct link to Natalie’s GoFundMe page, which has surpassed its $10,000 goal within just seven hours. Amazing.

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