About Us

COURAGE UNDER CANCER FOUNDATION

Our Mission

The Mission of Courage Under Cancer Foundation is to provide financial assistance to those battling cancer, people who are in a situation where they have to choose between treatment or paying a bill. The Foundation would like to help take some of the burden off of that decision and allow the recipient to focus on their treatment. The Foundation pledges that donations go to helping cancer patients with treatment or living expenses, and never to research.

Our goal is to help cancer patients focus on their recovery and improve their quality of life. We believe no one should be without treatment because they can’t afford it.

"You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” ~ John Wooden

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Our Founder

Dee Kapaska Baginski – (1957-2022)

Dee was the founder of Courage Under Cancer Foundation. Sadly, after several bouts, Dee finally lost her battle with an aggressive Stage 4 cancer in December 2022. But her vision lives on, and we are committed to her dream of helping others that are going through cancer.

In 2018, Dee authored Courage Under Cancer; 31 Days of Hope, Inspiration, and Encouragement, a book that focused on how she used her positive, determined attitude to battle and conquer stage 4 cancer. Her determination to beat cancer and help those that can’t afford treatment is what makes the foundation vital for our community and beyond.

Dee’s spirit and positive attitude were contagious and uplifting by nature. Dee is survived by her amazingly supportive husband, Jerry, and her very supportive daughter and two wonderful grandchildren.