By Gazette Staff
September 4th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) today announced a transformational gift commitment of $1 million from longtime Foundation supporters and Burlington residents Ralph and Susan Sgro.
These funds will support a new donor-advised fund, the Lindsay’s Loves Fund, created in honour of the Sgro’s late daughter, Lindsay (Sgro) Bridge, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 44.
Lindsay had an unmistakable enthusiasm for life that brought people together. Her deep love for the arts and the Burlington community remains a hallmark of her life and an enduring part of her legacy.
Lindsay (Sgro) Bridge
“Through ‘Lindsay’s Loves,’ charitable causes that she championed will continue to be supported, with a special focus on providing children and youth with access to art programming,” Susan said.
The fund will also support well-being for families and children.
A dragonfly, the symbol of this legacy fund created by the Sgro family in Lindsay’s honour, beautifully reflects her spirit. Dragonflies represent change, inspire creativity, keep dreams alive, and remind us that anything is possible.
“BCF guided us through this journey with compassion and thoughtfulness,” Ralph said. “They took the time to understand our vision and provided the support and structure we needed along the way. Through BCF, we were connected with many meaningful organizations that can now be supported through the Lindsay’s Loves Fund.”
The Sgro family
The Sgros, retired owners of McDonald’s Restaurants in Burlington and Waterdown and current owner, their son Ryan Sgro, have long been generous supporters of charitable causes. Since 2007, the Sgros have been fundholders at BCF, with Susan serving on the Foundation’s Board of Directors for six years, including a term as Chair from 2004-2006.
In 2014, the couple was named Philanthropists of the Year by the Foundation.
“We are honoured to receive this gift from the Sgro family and partner with them to honour the legacy of their beloved daughter, Lindsay,” said Megan Tregunno, Foundation CEO. “Thanks to their generosity, numerous children will benefit from access to activities that Lindsay loved.”
The fund is expected to provide its first grant later this month.
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