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Chairwoman of the Board

Carol M. Baldwin won her own struggle with breast cancer, which was diagnosed in 1990 and nearly took her life.  After undergoing a double mastectomy, she decided to help other women overcome breast cancer.  In 1996, she founded her own breast cancer-fighting enterprise, the Carol M. Baldwin Cancer Research Fund.  In 2001, the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY was established. 

For much of her adult life, Carol M. Baldwin has been known as the mother of the world's most famous acting family. What is less known about Carol, is her struggle with breast cancer which nearly took her life.

In addition to awarding a total of $1 million to researchers here at SUNY Upstate since 2002, the Baldwin Fund has contributed $3.3 million since 1996 to researchers at SUNY Stony Brook on Long Island.  New and established researchers at both academic centers are investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Carol M. Baldwin serves as Chairwoman of the Board, supervising all aspects of organizational growth. As a breast cancer survivor, Carol uses her experience to heighten understanding of this disease. She is a popular public speaker and is actively involved in strategic planning, continuing her crusade and raising funds to support research.

Carol M. Baldwin was actively involved in the largest mapping project in New York State. The Onondaga Breast Cancer Mapping project provided critical information about the incidence and prevalence of breast cancer. One of the interesting findings from the mapping project revealed that affluent homes had the highest rate of breast cancer. The Mapping Project itself will build on existing efforts to raise awareness and encourage women to adopt the life saving practices of regular self-examinations, clinical breast exams and mammograms.

The National Cancer Institute estimates that one out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.  Breast cancer incidence and death rates generally increase with age, with the majority of new cases and breast cancer deaths occurring in women age 40 and older.  The Baldwin Fund encourages women to adopt the life-saving practices of regular self-examinations, clinical breast exams and mammograms.

Carol M. Baldwin’s family provides moral support and has joined in this effort by enthusiastically working with her on special fund raising events. Daughters: Elizabeth Baldwin Keuchler, Jane Baldwin Sasso; her sons and their spouses, Alec Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin and, William Baldwin and Chynna Phillips, Stephen Baldwin and Kenya Baldwin.