My Personal Fundraising Page

Our John Baker was diagnosed with metastatic osteosarcoma May 13, 2018, as he was finishing his first year at Michigan Tech.  After months of intensive chemotherapy and several surgeries, including limb salvage surgery, John was declared NED in February 2019.  He traveled abroad, secured a summer internship, and planned his return to Michigan Tech.  Following his 3 month check up, John began his internship.  The second day was cut short as John had started coughing up blood.  We returned to Lurie Childrens Hospital where John received the news his cancer had returned.  His internship came to an abrupt halt and John's dream of returning to Michigan Tech was crushed!  Over the course of the next 6 months John's cancer spread quickly and did not respond to chemo.  He lived in constant pain that no amount of medicine could relieve.  In late January 2020 John  began receiving hospice care.  Two days after watching his brother do the Purple Plunge, John was readmitted to Lurie's; his pain was at a level hospice could no longer manage.  We said good bye to our John Baker on March 30, 2020.  John's life was cut way too short!   JOHN is why I'm doing the 10th Annual Purple Plunge.  JOHN is why I am raising money for this great charity!  Purple Plunge helps individuals with cancer in OUR communities. I would love for you to join my team "JB CREW" to help spread awareness of this amazing organization. Feel free to support my personal fundraising efforts by making a donation.  You can also support Purple Plunge by attending the great event on March 4, 2023.

 

My Supporters

  • Anonymous March 2023
  • Joan Beveridge John Baker March 2023
  • Anonymous March 2023
  • Jocelyn Barajas Love you March 2023 $36.05
  • Gracie Durham Way to go, Libby!! You inspire me every day. March 2023 $20.00
  • John C Baker My Cousin John Baker (more like a wonderful nephew) was dealt a cruel journey, but he was strong & an inspiration to so many. With Love, John & Elon Baker February 2023 $257.50
  • Lyle & Gale Elliot March 2023 $200.00
  • Debbie Baumgart February 2023 $200.00
  • Donald Michaels I have lost too many good friends and loved ones to this horrible disease within the last few years. Although they all lost the good fight, it was not without dignity, grace, and courage. This donation is in memory of those indivduals. Hopefully ongoing r February 2023 $150.00
  • Tom Howe In Memory of John Baker March 2023 $103.00

My Badges

  • Team Fundraising Leader
    Team Fundraising Leader

    Awarded when a Team Member raises the most funds for their team

    Awarded 01/21/2023

  • Snowflake ($100 Raised)
    Snowflake ($100 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $100.00 in donations

    Awarded 01/25/2023

  • Snowball ($250 Raised)
    Snowball ($250 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $250.00 in donations

    Awarded 01/25/2023

  • Snowfall ($500 Raised)
    Snowfall ($500 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations

    Awarded 01/25/2023

  • Snowstorm ($750 Raised)
    Snowstorm ($750 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $750.00 in donations

    Awarded 01/29/2023

  • Fundraising Achieved
    Fundraising Achieved

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    Awarded 02/02/2023

  • Blizzard ($1,000 Raised)
    Blizzard ($1,000 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,000.00 in donations

    Awarded 02/02/2023

  • Most Donors
    Most Donors

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    Awarded 02/25/2023

  • Top Fundraiser
    Top Fundraiser

    Awarded when Anyone raises the most funds

    Awarded 03/04/2023

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