Lauren Alessandro Memorial Foundation
The Lauren Alessandro Memorial Foundation was created in honor of Lauren Alessandro, who tragically passed away in her sleep, from a cardiac dysrhythmia, at the young age of 37. We hope to keep Lauren’s memory alive by raising funds to do good and help others in her name.
Lauren (Macdonald) Alessandro was born and raised in West Roxbury. She was a loving wife, daughter, the best big sister to her three siblings and most importantly, a fun and loving “auntie snack snack” to her nieces.
Lauren was known for her kind heart, beautiful smile and her witty humor. Whether you needed a good laugh or a helping hand, she would always be there for you to turn to. Lauren, a nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital up until her sudden passing, dedicated her life to helping others. The foundation hopes to raise funds so that we can continue Lauren’s legacy of helping others as she did when she was here.
Link to the beautiful article about the caring and compassionate nurse and colleague that Lauren was
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2nd Annual Lauren Alessandro Memorial Foundation Cornhole Fundraiser
All are welcome, whether you are playing cornhole or not
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MADE POSSIBLE
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters, the 2025 Cornhole Fundraiser allowed us to turn our mission into meaningful action.
We were honored to provide:
5 Infertility Grants of $2,000 each
Provided financial assistance to individuals and families navigating infertility
2 Functional Medicine Grants up to $5,000 each
Supported individuals in need of specialized testing and care by providing funds for a patient exam and full treatment at Carolina Functional Neurology Center
Community Sponsorships
-Proud Sponsors of local organization and events, including:
-Parkway Little League
-Parkway Girls Softball League
-Shamrock Shootout
-Parkway in Motion-Parkway Cup Golf Tournament
Additional Community Support
Provided financial assistance to individuals and families facing unexpected illness or hardship, and supported additional local non- profit initiatives aligned with our mission.
Frontline Worker Appreciation
Delivered food to nurses, firefighters, and police officers during Appreciation week to show our gratitude for their continued dedication and service to the community.
Because of supporters like you, we can continue honoring Lauren’s memory by helping others in her name.
DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT
Infertility Costs
Lauren wanted nothing more than to become a mom, but she suffered from infertility. After enduring so many ups and downs, Lauren was finally able to get pregnant through IVF, but to her devastation, lost the baby due to it being an ectopic pregnancy. Most of us have either dealt with or know someone who is facing the same struggles. We can’t think of a better way to honor Lauren than by helping others get the miracle she so badly wanted. We hope to ease the financial burden by giving out funds to help with costs associated with infertility. There is no better gift than the gift of life!
Functional Medicine Costs
Chronic and complex medical symptoms can be detrimental to one’s quality life, and can sometimes require more than just modern medicine in order to get a diagnosis. Getting to the root cause of one’s symptoms is important in order to restore one’s health. Lauren, who suffered from a wide range of chronic and unexplained symptoms, had to resort to a functional medicine doctor in search of getting answers. We recognize that if someone’s symptoms do not fit a basic diagnosis, one is left to get answers on their own, often times seeking alternative medicine. Just the initial conversations, lab tests (etc.) are not covered by insurance and can add up quickly. We will be using funds to provide financial assistance to get the initial visit and testing done so that one can hopefully get a diagnosis and get back their quality of life.
Local Community Support/Sponsorships
Sponsor community events and sports leagues
Provide financial support to those facing unexpected tragedy/illness
Supporting Front Line Workers
Giving back to those who put others before themselves. We would like to show support for front line workers, who risk their lives to help others, by delivering care packages to show support and appreciation for all that they do.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 EVENT SPONSORS & DONORS!
