Lawzie Marigold Foundation
A foundation in remembrance.
The Lawzie Marigold Foundation was founded in April 2016. We’re a Not For Profit Organization in honor of our daughter Lauren Rae Baruch whose life was taken from us along with Amy Grabina, Brittney Schulman and Stephanie Belli in the 2015 Cutchogue Limousine accident.
Quickly, in the months that followed the tragic accident, the outpouring of love and support from everyone was a true testament as to who Lauren was. Therefore, The Lawzie Marigold Foundation was founded. Lawzie Marigold is a name created by Lauren Baruch for a school project when she was 10 years old, that followed her for the rest of her life.
The purpose of the Lawzie Marigold Foundation is to continue Lauren’s influence in people’s lives. We strive to increase awareness in our community regarding the safety issues of limousines. We need to get more prudent regulations in place on the internal/external structure of limousines and mandated comprehensive training programs. Currently, there is no formal training for limousine drivers. It only takes one decision and your loved one’s life can be changed forever.
The Foundation also provides a yearly scholarship to a female senior graduating from high school, a female that is supportive of the worthy causes that are representative of Lauren’s ideals and passions. This initiative is the way the Foundation keeps a personal and human face on the issue of limousine safety and the celebration of life.
Please go the Lawzie Marigold Facebook to “like” and “share” our page.
Mrs. Felicia Baruch, President
A Foundation In Action
LABS Petition
In Memory of the Four Beautiful Lives Lost – Lauren, Amy, Brittney, Stephanie.
Please sign this petition to help us bring awareness to the limousine conditions that WE want to be changed. Our goal is to prevent an accident like this from occurring again. Today, large buses and limousines continue to make U-Turns at the exact location of where this accident occurred. Clearly, this continues to endanger the lives of many people. Help us save others’ lives, help us make a change. Today, limousines are a frequently utilized form of transportation, and need to be safer not only for its occupants, but everyone else on the road. We now know, one decision impacts an entire community.
To sign the petition and to learn more about LABS, visit the link below!