Baking a difference for chronic pain at Wethersfield High School

By Allison Montes 

On May 3rd, 2026, “Baking a Difference for Chronic Pain” will raise money and awareness for chronic pain medical research. Seniors Allison Montes and Isabella Korzinski are planning this event for their National Honor Society (NHS) project. 

This event will take place in the Wethersfield High School cafeteria from 2-4 pm. Korzinski and Montes call for all bakers to whip something up of their choice to add to the dessert buffet. Any community member can attend to taste and vote on the array of desserts.

This event is a perfect opportunity for bakers to showcase their talent and attendees to sample sweet treats.

Korzinski explains, “Our event is different from the other NHS events because no one [else] is doing a pot luck. People have done bake sales and things like that but we are doing a dessert potluck. I feel like this will help the community come together more than a usual bake sale would because with a potluck everyone will be able to try each other's creations and talk about it.” 

NHS members must plan and implement a project to help the community. Montes and Korzinski chose to support the U.S. Pain Foundation. This nonprofit organization uses donations from people like Montes and Korzinski to offer resources, support, and information for those who are currently suffering with chronic pain. 

Korzinski states, “This event is very meaningful to me because I know Allison herself suffers from chronic pain and so do many of my loved ones, including my parents and grandma. It’s something that so many people have but is definitely not talked about enough.”

Chronic pain impacts 51.6 million people in the United States, meaning that 20.9% of the United States population currently suffers from chronic pain. Many people may not be aware that chronic pain comes in many forms, including migraines, knee pain, foot pain, and back pain. 

Korzinski said, “It will mean something to the community because the hopes are that a lot of people will come together and have a good time while also learning about chronic pain and hopefully also maybe relate to one another and learn from each other, and also the resources we will provide them with the event.”

Organizers are still looking for bakers to sign up for this unique event to ensure that it reaches its full potential. Those who wish to attend and access details about the event through the QR codes below. 

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