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About Us
Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation
The Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation was created by Camden Bailey, whose resilience in the face of osteosarcoma continues to inspire all who know him. What began as a personal journey has grown into a passionate mission to make a difference for others facing this rare and aggressive cancer. The Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation is dedicated to advancing research, advocating for increased funding and awareness, supporting patients and their families, and providing scholarships to empower the next generation. Together, we are working toward a future where osteosarcoma no longer threatens the lives of children and young adults.
Camden's Story
Camden Bailey grew up in a small town in New Hampshire with his two brothers, Braeden and Daven, and parents, Chris and Jen. From a young age Camden was very active, excelling in football, baseball, basketball, and tennis. At the age of 14, Camden was diagnosed with osteosarcoma after experiencing persistent knee pain during his 8th grade basketball season in March 2018. Osteosarcoma is a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer that most often occurs in children. Over the next year, Camden faced vigorous chemotherapy treatment and underwent rotationplasty surgery (a partial amputation of his left leg), and two lung surgeries.
After missing most of his freshman year of high school, Camden went on to enjoy three years cancer-free. Despite having a prosthetic left leg, he became the varsity quarterback of his football team, earning All-State recognition his senior season (first football play after surgery and treatment). He also played three years of varsity tennis, serving as captain for both tennis and football his senior season. Camden’s leadership and accomplishments extended beyond athletics. He was Senior Class President, Salutatorian of the Class of 2022, and recipient of the prestigious Kennett Cup — a true leader on and off the field.
Just days after graduating high school in June 2022, Camden learned his cancer had returned, after enjoying three years cancer free, when a small cancerous lung nodule was discovered at a routine checkup. The nodule was surgically removed, and Camden began a new drug trial. Shortly after starting this treatment, Camden began college at the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During the spring and fall of 2023, Camden had the pleasure of working with the UNC football team as a manager. Unfortunately between his treatments and the demands of school he had to stop working with the football team at the end of the 2023 season. In his five semesters at UNC, Camden endured three chest surgeries, participated in three different drug trials, had two rounds of radiation, and endured chemotherapy treatments. Unfortunately, the cancer continued to come back, and ultimately he was forced to leave school after the fall semester of his junior year (2024).
Upon getting home from school in December 2024, Camden received a terminal diagnosis, as his cancer had continued to spread despite the interventions done throughout the past two and a half years. Within hours of receiving this news, Camden asked his parents if they would start a scholarship in his name. That request became the spark for something greater — the creation of both the Camden Bailey Scholarship and the Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation: Quest 2 Cure Osteosarcoma, established in the spring of 2025. In May 2025 the foundations first two events were held, a launch party and first annual golf tournament. Both were very successful, creating awareness and community the foundation continues to strive for.
Throughout 2025, Camden has continued his fight, undergoing four rounds of intense chemotherapy and two rounds of radiation. The Foundation was created because, for patients like Camden, there is still no cure for metastatic osteosarcoma. Camden's fight continues, fueled by strength, resilience, and the mission to inspire change.
Meet The Team
Chris Bailey - President
Chris, along with his wife Jen, are the proud parents of their adult sons, Braeden and Daven, and their late son Camden, who passed away on December 10, 2025 after a nearly eight year battle with osteosarcoma. Chris and Jen have enjoyed raising their sons in the Mount Washington Valley, a beautiful area located within New Hampshire's White Mountains.
Chris and Jen are both public school teachers, with over 30 years of experience. Chris serves on the Board of the Gary Millen Foundation and Kennett Alumni Association and until recently he could also be found coaching his sons and other local youth in various sports at different levels. His passions have shifted and is now focused on leading the Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation. Chris is committed to working to find a cure for osteosarcoma so one day parents and children won't have to experience what they have been through.
Victoria Blake - Vice President
Born and raised in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley, Victoria has deep roots in the community and a longstanding friendship with the Bailey family. Victoria has spent her entire career in the hospitality industry and the last 18 years specifically with Tuckerman Brewing Company. Her role as ‘Vibe Manager’ has her overseeing sales, marketing, personnel and special events. These roles have allowed Victoria to extend her passion and expertise beyond the brewery and out into the community. Known for her strengths in fundraising and event organization, she brings energy and dedication to the Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation.
Victoria shares her love of the MWV with her husband Bobby and 2 grown daughters Caite and Ella.
Michelle Seavey - Treasurer
Michelle brings over two decades of leadership in education, technology, and operations, currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Symphony Development Group. Previously, she spent 24 years at Fryeburg Academy as a math educator and department chair, leading curriculum, digital learning, and statewide software development initiatives. Her professional work is complemented by years of fundraising for school, athletic, and community programs, as well as service on multiple boards and volunteer initiatives. Her connection to the Bailey family is rooted in years of her sons playing football and baseball alongside Camden, forming a close bond through countless seasons and shared experiences.
Jack Taylor - Secretary
Jack Taylor is an Associate at Arcline Investment Management, an industrials-focused private equity firm based in San Francisco. Prior to joining Arcline, he worked in New York City as an Investment Banking Analyst in the M&A group at Bank of America. Jack earned his B.A. from Michigan State University.
Having grown up alongside Camden and the Bailey family, Jack has spent nearly every summer in Maine with them and many winters skiing together since childhood.
Kelly Bailey - Director
Kelly brings more than 32 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in emergency medicine to her role as a board member. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to improving patient care and outcomes, including spearheading the development of an innovative clinic to expedite cancer diagnoses and ensure patients are quickly connected with the most appropriate healthcare providers.
Kelly lives in upstate New York near her son and his family. As Camden’s aunt, she shared countless meaningful days with Camden and his brothers, creating what she fondly refers to as their “excellent adventures”—moments filled with laughter, love, and lasting memories.
She finds joy in time spent with family and friends, as well as skiing, hiking, water activities, and adventures with her beloved dog, Chauncey. Kelly’s personal experiences and lifelong dedication to compassionate care continue to guide her commitment to the Foundation's mission and the families it serves.
Sean Minton - Director
Lifelong friends with Camden's father, Chris, Sean grew up in the Mount Washington Valley, where he and Chris met in the second grade at Jackson Grammar School—the same school Camden would attend decades later. Now living in the Boston area, Sean was honored to get to know Camden personally and provide a "home away from home" for the Baileys while Camden underwent treatments at Boston Children's Hospital and the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
Currently the owner of Jackson-based White Mountain Puzzles, Sean brings over 30 years of digital media experience to the Board. He is dedicated to leveraging his professional background to help extend the reach of the Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation far beyond the Mount Washington Valley.
Dan Mulkern - Director
Dan is a Principal and Founder of Vigilant Wealth Management and serves clients as a Portfolio Manager. Prior to Vigilant, Dan worked at Goldman Sachs & Co, most recently as a Vice President in the Mergers & Strategic Advisory Group.
Dan currently lives in Stratham, NH with his wife, Amy. Dan and Amy grew up with Camden’s mom and dad in the Mount Washington Valley. Dan was grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Camden to launch his vision to pursue the cure for osteosarcoma and give back to the amazing community that surrounded him in his fight.
Dan is a member of the Board and Executive Committee of the New Hampshire Golf Association and a member of the Board of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation. He finds joy when skiing with his daughters and in the futile pursuit of aperfect round of golf.
Mark Miller - Director
Mark brings a unique blend of executive leadership and deep-rooted community commitment to the Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation. With a professional career spanning over 32 years, Mark most recently served as the National Director of Sales for Target Specialty Products (a division of Rentokil Initial), where he led a diverse team of managers and sales representatives across US and Canada.
While his professional background is in agronomic leadership and sales, Mark’s heart has always been in the Mount Washington Valley. A lifelong friend of the Bailey family, Mark grew up alongside Camden’s father, Chris. He and his wife, Gina, raised their two children, Abby and Brett, in North Conway, remaining very connected to the local community.
Mark is no stranger to nonprofit success. He served on the North Conway Community Center board for nearly two decades, including 12 years as President. During his tenure, he was a very strong advocate for the planning, construction, and relocation of the center, personally spearheading fundraising efforts that raised over $2.5 million to complete the facility’s new home.
Mark is honored to leverage his experience in nonprofit organizations, strategic leadership, and sales to support the Camden Bailey Cancer Foundation.
Mike Pelzar - Director
Mike Pelzar joined the CBCF board in 2026. Having grown up in the Mount Washington Valley, Mike maintains close ties with the area and its residents. A long-time friend of the Bailey family, Mike was attracted to CBCF by Camden’s energy, tenacity, and his unique ability to maintain a positive attitude and resiliency while facing some of the greatest challenges life can offer.
Professionally, Mike has spent a 35 year career in finance, the most recent 20 years with Bank of America. He currently serves as the Head of Investments for Bank of America Private Bank, having also served as Chief Operating Officer of the business. Previously, Mike was President & CEO of BofA Global Capital Management, the bank’s asset management affiliate.
Mike’s board experience includes New England Wire Technologies, Inc. based in Lisbon NH, and finance industry boards in the U.S. and Ireland. Mike earned his undergraduate degree at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.
Currently residing in Weston MA, Mike spends his free time on Thompson Lake in Poland, Maine. He enjoys golf, fishing, travel and taking in professional sporting events with his wife and two college-age children.
Terese Ballou - Director
Terry Livingston Ballou grew up in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley and graduated from Kennett High School. After college, Terry joined Teach For America, a program dedicated to placing teachers in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. She taught elementary school in Brooklyn, New York for four years. While living in NYC, Terry met her husband Chris, an officer with the NYPD.
After teaching, Terry went on to law school and became involved in public interest law. She worked as an Assistant District Attorney in New York County.
After the birth of her third child, Terry stepped away from the District Attorney’s Office to focus on raising her family. In 2014, she returned to the Mount Washington Valley with her husband Chris and their three sons. All three of her sons graduated from Kennett High School, with her youngest, Spencer, graduating in the same class as Camden Bailey.
From 2021 to 2025, Terry returned to the classroom, teaching criminal justice at Kennett High School. During that time, she founded the school’s Mock Trial Team and continues to serve as its advisor.
Terry has also been deeply involved in youth athletics, volunteering as a coach for her sons’ track and cross-country teams. In her spare time, she enjoys running competitively, devouring true crime novels and traveling.