Mark Raphael Baker

Mark Raphael Baker (1959–2023) was a son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He was also a renowned writer, teacher and an inspiring speaker. Mark was no stranger to death, losing three of his loved ones in seven years – his first wife, his brother and his father. Then, in 2022, he confronted his own death  when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Mark endured 13 months of illness and was surrounded by his three adult children, his baby daughter, his mother, his wife and his extended family.  During his illness he wrote a memoir, A Season of Death, which formed the trilogy to The Fiftieth Gate and Thirty Days. It was published posthumously in 2024.

We hold onto him with laughter and aspire to live by his legacy of being doubly happy. We miss him every day.

Together, we will inspire HOPE.

This page is dedicated to honouring someone dear to me who has been affected by pancreatic cancer.

To pay tribute to them, I am raising funds for this critically underfunded and overlooked disease. I proudly support Dare to Hope, a volunteer-led charity committed to changing outcomes for those impacted by pancreatic cancer by funding vital medical research. 

Medical research is the key to achieving breakthroughs in treatment and improving survival rates. Your support can help bring HOPE to those facing this devastating disease.

Please donate today to honor our special person and make a difference.    Dare to Hope is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. You will be emailed a tax receipt.

The more people who learn about their story and the work of Dare to Hope, the greater the impact. Please share this page with family, friends, and colleagues to spread HOPE to more Australians.