Raising funds and awareness in child’s memory

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Raising funds and awareness in child’s memory

12/12/2017 12:00 AM

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council with Ward 3 Civic Hero Award winners Luciano and Alison Fiorini, and their sons, Lucas and Laurence.

Ward 3 Civic Hero Award presented to the Fiorini family

When Jordana Fiorini passed away at the tender age of 10 years old on Jan. 22, 2016, her family knew they needed to commemorate her life and love of rainbows, and strive to find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). They created Jordana’s Rainbows to bring awareness to childhood cancers and raise funds for DIPG research. In recognition of their efforts, the Fiorini family - Luciano and Alison, and their sons, Lucas and Laurence - were presented with the Civic Hero Award for Ward 3 by Vaughan Council yesterday.

Through the campaign’s Facebook and Instagram pages, followers share emotional stories, inspiring rainbow sightings and social media challenges. Some local businesses have gotten involved by selling rainbow promotions in support of the organization. To date, the Fiorini family has helped raise more than $270,000 for the SickKids Foundation. All proceeds go to neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Dirks and his research team at The Hospital for Sick Children.

The Fiorini family has also generously contributed to have the Velmar Downs Park revitalized and renamed Jordana Fiorini Rainbow Park. This special homage to Jordana will be enjoyed by the entire community for years to come.

QUOTES

“It is truly moving to see a family pull together with such elegance, grace and dignity when experiencing the loss of a child. The Fiorinis have demonstrated compassion, love and understanding for others by dedicating themselves to raise funds in Jordana’s name. A beautiful and kind child, Jordana will always be remembered for her joyful and caring spirit. The funds they raise for Jordana’s Rainbows are the manifestation of the family’s collective efforts and spirit of generosity to help others. I offer my sincere congratulations for being recognized as Civic Heroes.”

-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua

“Luciano, Alison and their sons, Lucas and Laurence, have created a wonderful way to honour Jordana. The loss of a child or a sibling is unimaginable. I commend the Fiorini family for bringing awareness to this rare and devastating disease, and raising funds for critical research. I hope we all think of Jordana and make a meaningful contribution the next time we see a rainbow.”

-Ward 3 Councillor Rosanna DeFrancesca

QUICK FACTS

The Civic Hero Award is presented annually to residents from each of Vaughan’s five wards.
The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community.

LEARN MORE

City of Vaughan Civic Hero Awards webpage