Dori Baker
Loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend
Dori brought so much joy and love with her everywhere she went. Light truly shone from within her and touched so many lives. She was the ultimate hostess for summer bbq's and Steeler Superbowl parties. She was the one who had every right to complain about her situation, but instead decided to always "dance in the rain." She loved to give and donate to others. She never missed a baseball or football game or a cheerleading competition. She was truly the best mom her three kids could have ever imagined.
She fought the most courageous fight for 4 years against stage IV breast cancer all while keeping a smile on her face. Her love lives on, and she continues to inspire so many each and every day. She is the reason so many people offer to help and donate to Corn Hole for the Cure each year. She is the reason we have been able to donate over $35,000 towards breast cancer research to date. We all want to help her continue and FINISH her fight. We so strongly believe that one day, we will.
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1965 - 2011
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Carly Baker
Co-Founder/President
Carly graduated from Pennsylvania State University with her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education in 2015 and with her master's degree in Special Education in 2016.
She currently lives in Northern Virginia and teaches an incredible group of 3rd graders. :)
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Why Carly does Corn Hole for the Cure:
"Some of my most cherished memories involve beautiful summer days with friends and family playing lots and lots of corn hole. (You'd think I'd be better at it by now!) My mom was always up for a corn hole tournament and a good time. Coupling these amazing memories with a strong desire to continue my mom's fight, Corn Hole for the Cure was born. My mom taught me a lot growing up. The things that have stuck with me the most were her ability to always find the good in a not so good situation, her unwavering kindness and generosity, and her ability to always make everyone feel welcomed. I wanted to create a fundraiser that fully embodied my mom, that brought people together, and that made a big impact on such a terrible disease. I truly believe that what we are doing is helping get us closer to finding a cure. I cannot believe the success we have had, and I cannot explain how grateful I am to everyone who comes and supports our cause year after year. It means the world. Together, we continue my mom's fight; tossing cancer out of sight."
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Lucy Baker
Co-Founder/Marketing Director
Lucy graduated from the Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business with a degree in Marketing and a minor in the Legal Environment of Business in Spring 2018
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Lucy is currently working as a Marketing Communications Specialist and a Marketing Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Why Lucy does Corn Hole for the Cure:
"My mom loved to plan events and gather all of our friends and family together. She understood that friends and family were the most important people in your life. They are your support system. They pick you up when your down, they love you at your best and at your worst, and they are always there for you. We started Corn Hole for the Cure to gather friends and family to work together and continue our support and love for my mom and anyone else who has been affected by this terrible disease. I love how much it has grown over the years to include many new friends and families all supporting one another and fighting for someone they love as well. Together we continue [their] fight tossing cancer out of sight. ♥"
Lucy Baker
Co-Founder/Marketing Director
Lucy graduated from the Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business with a degree in Marketing and a minor in the Legal Environment of Business in Spring 2018
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Lucy is currently working as a Digital Commerce Product Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Why Lucy does Corn Hole for the Cure:
"My mom loved to plan events and gather all of our friends and family together. She understood that friends and family were the most important people in your life. They are your support system. They pick you up when your down, they love you at your best and at your worst, and they are always there for you. We started Corn Hole for the Cure to gather friends and family to work together and continue our support and love for my mom and anyone else who has been affected by this terrible disease. I love how much it has grown over the years to include many new friends and families all supporting one another and fighting for someone they love as well. Together we continue [their] fight; tossing cancer out of sight. ♥"
Justin Baker
Brother/Volunteer
Justin graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Neuroscience in 2013. He also graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2019 with a specialty in Anesthesiology. He continued on to his Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He is currently finishing his Pain Management Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Justin will return to Pittsburgh in July 2024 to start a new position as a Staff Anesthesiologist at West Penn Hospital.
Why Justin does Corn Hole for the Cure:
“One summer day each year, friends, family and other members of our community come together to support this amazing cause. Breast cancer affects the lives millions of people throughout the world. By spreading awareness and raising money for breast cancer research, we are truly make a difference in people’s lives. Every year, I am blown away by the love, support, and generosity shown by every person in attendance. Together we all are carrying on my mother’s fight to toss cancer out of sight!”
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Matt Baker
Father/Volunteer
Vice President and General Manager for Great Lakes Communications Sales Inc.
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Great Lakes Communications is a Manufacturer’s Representative Company based in Port Clinton Ohio representing a dozen high tech companies including JVCKenwood and EFJohnson throughout Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and western PA.
Why Matt does Corn Hole for the Cure:
"Cancer is a terrible disease that will affect each and every one of us in our lifetime, whether it’s a family member, friend or acquaintance, I know from personal experience the devastation and heartbreak that cancer causes."
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"My children came up with the idea to create a memorial fund to help prevent this horrible disease from affecting other families and CH4C was born. With the help of friends and family CH4C has grown every year, Please join us in continuing Dori’s fight, tossing cancer out of sight!"