The community in Montreal is grieving following the heartbreaking loss of 3-year-old Ava Ciampini, who died after a tragic accident in the LaSalle area. The news has left family, friends, and the wider athletics community in deep shock, with an overwhelming wave of tributes shared in remembrance of a child described as joyful, bright, and full of life.
Ava was the daughter of Luca Ciampini, founder of GR8 Athletics, and his wife Arielle. Her passing has not only devastated her immediate family but also deeply affected the broader community connected through youth sports, friendships, and shared support networks across Montreal.
According to a statement shared by the GR8 Athletics community, the Ciampini family is enduring a tragedy that has shaken everyone who knows them. Ava, just 3 years old, died suddenly following an accident in LaSalle, leaving her parents and loved ones heartbroken.
The organization expressed its grief in a public message, stating:
“Our GR8 Athletics family is heartbroken. Our founder Luca Ciampini and his wife Arielle have suffered the unimaginable, the loss of their beautiful 3-year-old daughter, Ava, in a tragic accident. She was pure joy, and she will be loved and remembered always.”
The message reflects the deep emotional impact felt by those connected to Luca and Arielle, many of whom have known them through their involvement in community athletics and youth development programs in Montreal.
Though only three years old, Ava is being remembered as a radiant and loving child whose presence brought happiness to those around her. Friends and community members describe her as a bright light in her family’s life, someone deeply cherished and adored.
Her short life has left a lasting impression on many, with people emphasizing that her memory will continue to be honored through acts of kindness, compassion, and unity. Even in her absence, the emotional impact of her life continues to resonate strongly throughout the community.
In moments of profound grief, families and communities often reflect on the importance of love, togetherness, and cherishing every moment shared with loved ones.
In the aftermath of Ava’s passing, members of the GR8 Athletics community and supporters across Montreal have come together to support the Ciampini family. A fundraising campaign has been launched to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, as well as to provide financial relief during this incredibly difficult time.
The family is also caring for their young son, Milan, as they navigate overwhelming grief while trying to maintain daily life under heartbreaking circumstances.
