About Us

Dee is the founder of Courage Under Cancer Foundation and a two-time cancer survivor of an aggressive stage 4 cancer. Dee is the author of Courage Under Cancer; 31 days of hope, inspiration, and encouragement. 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 are contagious and uplifting by nature. She is married to an amazingly supportive husband Jerry. Dee also has a very supportive daughter and two wonderful grandchildren.

Sadly, Dee lost her battle with cancer December 2022, but her vision lives on and we are committed to her dream of helping others that are going through cancer.

Micah has had a career in service for over 25 years in industries of hospitality and financial backgrounds.

Micah is currently a life insurance specialist that brokers only with carriers that provide robust living benefits. His passion comes from his life experiences, testimonials and caring heart.

Micah and his family moved 3 years ago from Colorado and have made Arizona home. He and his wife have been married for 13 years and have an amazing 11-year-old son.

Some of Micah’s hobbies include woodworking, skiing, enjoying the beach and salt water fishing.

Dee Van Houten has over 25 years experience in the business financial industry. starting out at 22 after graduating top of her class from an accounting school in Tucson she moved to California where she started in construction. After several years moved back to Arizona to be closer to her family.

She started out in Construction working for a local general contractor and worked there for several years leaving to start her own accounting business. All her clients are referrals and has had DVH Accounting Services since 2006 (prior name was DC Support Services).

She has been married for 16 years and has two sons. In her spare time before and after tax season – she enjoys entertaining in her home, movies and traveling.

Barbara and her husband moved to Arizona, from Oregon in 2017, where she was active on several non-profit and school Boards also chairing the Women Business Leaders of Eugene. She successfully helped raise funds for the March of Dimes for 3 yrs. She currently serves on the Board for Courage Under Cancer Foundation and is very active with the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce.

Barbara knows the emotional and physical devastation of cancer not only to the cancer patient themselves but also to the family and friends left behind. She lost her dad to cancer, one of her close friends and her 3 children lost their father to cancer.

Barbara has her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She has prepared taxes for over 25 years specializing in small businesses. She knows the importance of having several streams of income.

She has been a Customer with Melaleuca for 33yrs and an Executive Director for over 24 years.

She is passionate about helping others change their lives physically and financially.

Originally from So. California, Mike moved to the Valley of the Sun back in 1989 with a desire to provide his young family an environment they could grow and be successful in. Mike is a Printer by trade, working in his family’s printing business since the 70’s, eventually taking ownership in 2009. Mike has always had a passion for community involvement. Leading by example, Mike was a Scoutmaster with the BSA Grand Canyon Area Council for over 16 years and had mentored 30 young men to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Currently, Mike and his wife Kathy reside in the East Valley. With over 50+ years of combined experience in the printing industry, Mike & Kathy both continue today with their passion for community and produce the weekly publication, the PassTime Paper of Arizona. Mike is also the current Event Coordinator for the Apache Post 27 American Legion Riders, He is an avid Model Railroader, NASCAR fan and enjoys riding his Motorcycle. Mike had been a long time friend with CUCF Founder Mrs. Dee Baginski and has always admired her undaunting desire to provide help with Cancer stricken individuals.

Tina is a single mom of one. She has worked in the accounting field for the last 26 years. Tina spend her time Volunteering for school activities and helping with all the different sports organizations her son was with. She was a Football booster mom for 4 years before moving on to being the Event Lead for the Queen Creek and San Tan Valley Relay for life event for 8 years, while helping take care of family and going back to school (CNA and Patient Care Tech).

Now she Volunteers with the Queen Creek American Legion Auxiliary and she is excited to be on the Board of Courage Under Cancer Foundation.

Windy has been a native of Arizona since 1978 when her family moved from Ohio. Windy lives in Mesa with her Fiance and son. Windy works at Cannon & Wendt Electric, where she heads up the charity committee.

The past 3 years she had volunteered with the 100 Club of Arizona. Before that Windy volunteered with Relay for Life for 8 years. Windy started volunteering with Relay for Life when her best friend was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at 34 years old.

As Windy’s son and Fiance say, if Windy is not home with her family you can find her volunteering.