Dr. Laurie Bizero

We celebrate the life of Dr Laurie Bizero, who passed away at the age of 63 last September from complications related to her longstanding struggle with anorexia. She was a brave and talented woman who led a remarkable life.

In her memory, her husband Maurice Bizero made a substantial donation to Body Brave that will be renewed yearly. His donation supports a range of dietetic services at Body Brave.

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A poem written by Laurie when she was child

Plays written and produced by Laurie when she was a child

Queen Nefertari

Laurie and I were together for 48 years. We experienced so much together that it is very difficult to encapsulate. I chose to focus on areas that she loved the most. I have included pictures of various stages of her life. Her career in education is so diverse that I am not able to do it justice. I have included a PDF of her curriculum vitae for your perusal. I think that after reading about Laurie you will understand why the world is a little duller without her...

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Memorials of Laurie

Laurie

Of my three siblings, I was by far closest in age to Laurie. She was a couple of years older, and throughout my childhood she embraced being my confidant and protector. As a little guy, I had an earlier bedtime and I was often afraid of the dark...

A Reflection on Laurie by Dr. Trollope

I first met Laurie Bizero on a Zoom meeting, and she shared with me her long history of anorexia. Her eating disorder had begun in her late teens, and she had struggled with this devastating disorder ever since...