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Lifetime Sports Memorabilia Collection
Selling at Auction to Benefit Organ Transplant Awareness
Columbus, Ohio - Growing up, Amy Wolff Brill thought nothing of rubbing elbows with professional athletes - whether it was after a game, at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony, or anywhere her dad, Marc brought her while on a trek to add to his autograph and memorabilia collection. After learning that his mom had thrown out a collection of baseball cards accumulated during his childhood, Marc Wolff set out to rebuild that stash and then some. Traveling with his daughter, attending professional sporting events (baseball was his first passion), and writing to celebrities and notable athletes became a welcome opportunity to relax from a high-pressure legal career. Wherever they went, Marc was fanatical about getting a photo of Amy with the athlete each time they got a signature - probably relying on an attorney’s brain for detail and ensuring there would be no question of authenticity. When he was diagnosed with primary biliary sclerosis cholangitis, their hobby took on even more meaning as they created priceless memories together. Marc would write letters to celebrities and athletes daily, a practice Amy picked up on her father’s behalf as his disease progressed. Walking to the mailbox at the end of each day became a point of excitement for Marc, who could not wait to see who had replied.
After a liver transplant, Marc found another way to engage with his love of sports - as an athlete himself. Joining Team Ohio Transplant Athletics, Marc participated (and when he could no longer participate, he enthusiastically supported other athletes) at the Transplant Games of America. Sadly, Marc died as a result of his chronic illness in 2002. Late last year, Amy made the difficult decision to part with nearly all of the collection she and her father built together, hoping to put it into the hands of other avid collectors who would enjoy the items and to help raise money and awareness for organ donation.
The Lifetime Sports Memorabilia Collection of Marc Wolff and Amy Wolff Brill is selling at Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneers & Appraisers in Columbus, Ohio on October 26, 2024 as a part of The Gentleman’s Auction. Each item from the collection is denoted as such, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Team Ohio Transplant Athletics. Interested bidders and collectors may view the collection at ameliajeffers.com/wolffsportscollection.
Past Events
SATURDAY June 22, 2024, Time TBD, Team Ohio picnic
This will be our last chance for everyone to get together as a team before we all meet up in Birmingham, Alabama for the 2024 Transplant Games of America on July 5th. This is always a really fun event. We will have food, drinks and fun! There will be plenty of yard games for adults and kids alike. We will also have cornhole boards for all you avid cornholers to work on your skills, so that you're ready to bring home gold in Birmingham.
We will also be handing out our Team Ohio apparel at this event, so you'll be lookin' good for The Transplant Games in July.
Location:
Pickerington Peace United Methodist Church
235 Diley Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
The Transplant Games of America is headed to the “Magic City” of Birmingham, Alabama next year from July 5-July 10, 2024, in what we expect to be the largest Celebration of Life honoring the amazing miracle of organ, eye, and tissue transplantation. The Birmingham community has embraced our mission of honoring donors and heralding the return to health for thousands of recipients across the country and as hosts are eager to showcase the beauty, strength, and southern hospitality of this historical area. Attendees of the 2024 Transplant Games, in its 34th year, will enjoy the many parks, museums, and restaurants in the area as they meet old and new friends during this weeklong event.
#TGA2024BHAM
Register here: Registration | TGA (transplantgamesofamerica.org)
SATURDAY July 13, 2024 8:00am, The 25th Annual Dash for Donation
We are excited to announce the 25th anniversary of our annual Dash for Donation 5K! Over the past 25 years, this event has brought people and communities together to raise awareness and support for organ, eye and donation. This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever before!
Order of Events:
8:00 a.m. Kids & Mascot Dash (6 & under)
8:15 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
8:30 a.m. Family Fun Walk
Virtual Race - anytime, anywhere!
Location: 303 W. Broad St, Genoa Park, Columbus
Register here: Dash for Donation (runsignup.com)
SATURDAY august 17, 2024 7:30am, Gift of Life Walk & Run
The power of the Gift of Life Walk & Run is coming together to celebrate life at Blossom Music Center!
Gather family members, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to form a team and celebrate life given and received. Honor, celebrate, and provide hope for those impacted by donation or transplantation with a Legacy Garden sign. All funds raised are used to educate the community about the vital need for more registered organ, eye, and tissue donors as well as provide grief support for those families whose loved one was a donor.
Participants in the Gift of Life Walk & Run (GOLWR) choose from two distances: 1 mile and 5k. Registrants are encouraged to raise funds to support Lifebanc’s community outreach and education, as well as the grief support services offered free of charge to all our donor families.
Date:
Aug 17, 2024
Time:
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Blossom Music Center, 145 W Steels Corners Rd,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Register here: 2024 Gift of Life Walk & Run - Campaign (lifebanc.org)
Do you have an event coming up that promotes organ donation and transplant that is open to the public and you would like to see it here?
Email- info@teamohio4life.org to let us know.
Check back for more upcoming events.