Laura Alexiou (pictured above in the pink), the Sabrina Black Foundation's first adopted cancer patient, lost her battle to cancer on October 5th, 2008.  Her passing was even more shocking because she and her family attended the Buddy's Pizza Sabrina Black Foundation one day prior, and was the life of the party.

Here is the obituary from Legacy.com:
 

Laura Ann Alexiou
1969 - 2008
Laura Ann Alexiou, resident of St. Clair Shores, died peacefully October 5, 2008 in Mt. Clemens Regional Hospital. She was 38 years of age. Laura was born in Southfield on October 21, 1969, daughter of Virginia and the late Richard Kucharski. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Matthew, on September 28, 1995 in Roseville. Laura worked for All About Hydraulics for many years retiring due to her health on August of 2007. She enjoyed painting, puzzles, and surfing the web. She was a loving and dedicated woman who will be deeply missed by the many she has touched in her lifetime. Laura is survived by her dear husband, Matthew; cherished children, Ambur and Bradley; loving mother, Virginia Kucharski; beloved brothers, Michael (Paula), Richard (Peggy), and Gary (Valerie) Kucharski. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard. Visitation will be held in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser on Wednesday 3pm until the time of service at 7pm. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday in St. Lucy Catholic Church. Memorials may be addressed to the Sabrina Black Foundation; P.O. Box 282, Clawson, MI 48017. Share memories on line with family at www.faulmannwalsh.com

Laura was owed $5000 on her original grant from The Foundation.  The Foundation will write a check for that full amount, with the hope that it will cover memorial costs and any outstanding hospital bills.

Rest In Peace Laura....