Carol M. Baldwin was the founder of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund and the mother of actors Alec, Stephen, Billy, and Daniel Baldwin.
After raising her children – four actor sons as well as daughters Elizabeth and Jane – Baldwin worked in market research. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990 and underwent a double mastectomy. After her fight with breast cancer, Baldwin became determined to help others with the disease. She founded the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund in 2001, raising money for research at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Since its founding, the fund has raised millions of dollars for cancer research.
Tributes to Carol M. Baldwin
REMEMBERING CAROL BALDWIN: Carol was an indefatigable warrior in the fight against breast cancer. Her namesake fund has supported dozens of Upstate projects searching for a cancer cure. Guided by her inspiring legacy, Upstate will continue to be partners in her work. pic.twitter.com/kgj9fcU58p
— SUNY Upstate Medical University (@UpstateNews) May 27, 2022
Was lucky enough to work with Daniel & meet all of his brothers & sisters (as well as extended family). They all loved this woman deeply. This whole community did.
Carol Baldwin was more than a mom to some famous actors. She was a wonderful woman who did so much for cancer research. Privileged to know some of her kids and grandchildren. Prayers to her family. https://t.co/MtpPDYJzbT
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