Lauren Alpern

Bringing Stories to Life

Mount Pleasant Group • November 27 2025

From Colleagues to Soulmates: Kaitlyn and Dan’s Love Story at York Funeral Centre

According to TheKnot.com, 10 per cent of people meet their spouse at work. That’s just one out of 10. For Kaitlyn Sopta and Dan McKercher, Funeral Directors at York Cemetery and Funeral Centre, they are one of the lucky ones for whom the stars align.

Geneva Centre for Autism Website • September 5 2025

Geneva Centre for Autism

I rewrote all of the text on this website to make it easier for their clients to understand and navigate.

Marisa Koyata: An Inspirational Baker

More than 25 years ago, following the abrupt end of her marriage, Marisa Koyata was left to raise three daughters – all under the age of six – on her own. Having previously left her job as a court clerk with the City of Toronto to care for her young family, Marisa suddenly found herself starting over, alone. Forced to come up with ways to help make ends meet, she started baking.

Mount Pleasant Group • June 17 2025

Hospice Heartbeats: Margaret’s Place Hospice at St. Joseph’s Villa Wins 2025 MPG Innovation Award

In a quiet room at Margaret’s Place Hospice, a heartbeat is recorded – not for diagnosis, but for memory. That simple rhythm becomes a song, a keepsake, a legacy.

Mount Pleasant Group • May 31 2025

Natasha Bryan: Funeral Director by Day, DJ by Night

After spending 20 years as a DJ and working in social services, Natasha Bryan made a bold career shift by enrolling in Humber College’s Funeral Services program at the age of 40.

Northern College • June 24 2024

71-Year-Old Graduate Inspires Northern College Class of 2024 – Northern College

Northern College proudly celebrates its graduating Class of 2024, with 1,375 graduates at 8 convocation ceremonies, including Bradley Davis, a 71-year-old graduate and recipient of several achievement awards from the Mining Engineering Technician program. His journey is a testament to lifelong learning and determination, earning him multiple accolades during the graduation ceremony at the Haileybury Campus.

The Lion • June 11 2024

We Are LCC

A Vibrant Community Connection: Casual conversations can lead to great things.

The Lion • June 11 2024

David (Izzy) Elefant’11: Marching to the Beat of His Own Drum

After spending his formative years at LCC from kindergarten through Pre-University, David "Izzy" Elefant '11, Pre-U '12 encountered a multitude of experiences that left him with a wealth of possibilities to explore as he embarked on his life's journey post-graduation.

Destination Toronto: You Gotta See

This was a full-size banner for a contest encouraging people to colour in a mural of Toronto.

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