It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic and unexpected loss of a beloved Easter Seals Ontario team member, Lauren Squizzato.
Lauren passed away on Sunday, June 16, after experiencing a serious medical event. Lauren has been a pivotal member of our Toronto Development team for over 16 years and has been a part of the Easter Seals family for most of her life, having volunteered at Easter Seals events since she was a teenager. Lauren cared deeply about the kids and families we support, and she worked tirelessly to ensure every one of her fundraising events was as successful as possible. She was an incredibly caring and compassionate individual, and she will undoubtedly be remembered for the difference she made in the lives of countless Easter Seals kids and families.
Over the years, Lauren worked closely with so many of our Easter Seals colleagues, community and corporate partners, donors, sponsors, and hosts, allowing us all to experience her warmth, dedication, and spirited sense of humour. We are forever grateful to Lauren for bringing passion to everything she did, for always making us laugh – even during the most stressful events, and for being a true ally and friend to so many of the children and youth we serve. Lauren’s passing is a tremendous loss to the Easter Seals community, and she will be profoundly missed.
In lieu of flowers, Lauren’s family has requested that donations be made to Easter Seals Ontario in her name. This gesture supports a cause that meant so much to her and allows us to carry on the work that Lauren dedicated herself to wholeheartedly.