You can call it a gingersnap comeback! Laura and Susan Stachler of Sandy Springs have built a successful cookie shop, and it all started when Susan and her father were being treated for cancer at the same time.
The team is making a difference in the fight against cancer, one batch of cookies at a time. Every gourmet cookie baked is made with a little something extra -- a dash of hope inside every gingersnap.
"I was diagnosed at 22 with Hodgkin's lymphoma a week before college graduation, so definitely not a time in your life you think you are going to be faced with cancer," said Susan.
The news made even more difficult for Susan because her father Ken was already fighting non- Hodgkin's lymphoma. During treatment, Susan and her dad even went through chemo side by side. Nine years later, both are now cancer free, and out of their long journey, Susansnaps was born.
"I heard ginger was a stomach soother and by a fluke I made about 100 ginger snaps and took them to share at treatment center," said Laura.
The name of the Sandy Springs business honors one Susan's recovery, and another's memory. Susan's aunt, and namesake, died from Hodgkin's disease when she was just 28.
"She would be very proud. I know that we do something that uplifts other people," said Susan.
The mother and daughter are now on a simple mission, and what started as comfort for a few, has grown into a company shipping Susan Snaps across the country.
"When people call and say we have heard your story and we want to order from you because we think your story will uplift them. That's very humbling and rewarding that keeps us going every day," said Laura.
Susan says the cookies have the perfect blend of molasses, with spices and sugar on top. She says a little mother-daughter love goes into baking the cookies.
A portion of all cookie sales goes towards the Susan Carver Foundation which donates Susansnaps to cancer patients and hospitals across the metro-Atlanta area.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:37 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:37:15 GMT
You've seen us handing out Good Day Gas Money for weeks now, and Gurvir and Karen have met plenty of those lucky winners in person.
You've seen us handing out Good Day Gas Money for weeks now, and Gurvir and Karen have met plenty of those lucky winners in person. But Paul turned up the heat when he enlisted the help of two actresses from the new movie Operation Heat to play a little prank on his unsuspecting coworkers.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:30:53 GMT
Does your summer road trip include mouth-watering stops at mom-and-pop eateries? Ours does, and it'll be even better with the help of a new Southern Living book!
Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings is dedicated to finding the best meals in the south-- and it features some great restaurants right here in north Georgia. Good Day's Paul Milliken checked out two of those gems-- The Hil in Serenbe, and Weaver D's in Athens! As usual, he didn't leave hungry.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:17:14 GMT
The new season of Masterchef features a local contestant from the metro area! Jessie Lysiak is from Social Circle, and she's about to make her big debut on the hit FOX show.
The new season of Masterchef features a local contestant from the metro area! Jessie Lysiak is from Social Circle, and she's about to make her big debut on the hit FOX show. But first, she stopped by Good Day to cook us up one of her favorite recipes.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:56:24 GMT
Americans are known for their pearly whites, but we pay for it—and it isn't cheap.
Americans are known for their pearly whites, but we pay for it—and it isn't cheap. If you have more than one child who needs braces, you have quite an expense on your hands—but FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle found some ways to make it a little more manageable.
This week's Good Day Casting Call is loaded with opportunities! Whether you're a jock, a hipster, or a funky-looking worker (WHAT?), there's a job on the big screen for you!
This week's Good Day Casting Call is loaded with opportunities! Whether you're a jock, a hipster, or a funky-looking worker (WHAT?), there's a job on the big screen for you!
Our own Katie Beasley is about to get hitched! She's finally finished planning her big day, and she did lots of it herself. She let us in on her DIY secrets on Good Day!
Our own Katie Beasley is about to get hitched! She's finally finished planning her big day, and she did lots of it herself. She let us in on her DIY secrets on Good Day!
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:29:22 GMT
Summer is almost here, and that means lots of people will be hitting the roads on vacation. But before you go, don't forget to give your car a little TLC to get it ready for the highway.
Summer is almost here, and that means lots of people will be hitting the roads on vacation. But before you go, don't forget to give your car a little TLC to get it ready for the highway.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:51:47 GMT
Chances are your child or someone in your child's class has at least one food allergy.
Chances are your child or someone in your child's class has at least one food allergy. A study by the CDC released last week shows that one in every 20 kids is dealing with food allergies. It's a challenge, but doctors say it's important that kids get diagnosed and treated.
