Jeff Schwarz, known professionally as Jeff the Liquidator, is conducting a year-long series of auctions to benefit the Memorial Ribbon Society, an organization dedicated to supporting families of fallen Police and Peace Officers across Canada. The fourth major auction in this charitable series is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, featuring an array of generously donated items from Schwarz's business partners and Direct Liquidation. This ongoing initiative represents a significant fundraising effort for an organization that provides vital assistance to grieving families who have lost loved ones in law enforcement service.
The upcoming auction showcases diverse offerings including prized sports memorabilia such as a framed 'Battle of Alberta' piece signed by Dave Semenko and Tim Hunter in Lot 10A and a Vancouver Canucks signed hockey stick in Lot 10B donated by Lynda Williams and Family. Lot 10C features luxury furniture with the June Queen Storage Bed by Style in Form, donated by the renowned furniture and design company. Schwarz emphasized that successful bidders not only acquire unique treasures but also directly contribute to supporting families and children of fallen law enforcement officers through their purchases.
The Memorial Ribbon Society's mission focuses on providing critical support to families of fallen officers through donations and merchandise sales. The organization raises funds to assist grieving families, establish memorials and monuments, and provide educational scholarships to children of fallen officers. The blue and black Memorial Ribbon has become recognized as the national symbol of mourning for fallen heroes in Canada, and the society is working to establish it as an international symbol of remembrance. Participants can learn more about the organization's work at https://www.memorialribbon.org.
Schwarz brings thirty years of experience in buying, selling, and auctioning various items to this charitable endeavor. His companies, Direct Auctions and Direct Liquidation, have partnered with the Memorial Ribbon Society to auction donated items throughout 2024, with all proceeds directed to the charity's families. The auction process is designed to be accessible, with free registration available to all participants. Even those unable to attend the live event can place maximum bids online and contribute to the cause. Direct Auctions will continue adding donated lots to each auction throughout the year, ensuring a steady stream of unique items for bidders while maintaining consistent support for the charitable mission.
The auction represents an important opportunity for public engagement with the Memorial Ribbon Society's cause. By participating in these events, community members can directly support families who have experienced profound loss while acquiring distinctive items. The society accepts donations directly through https://www.memorialribbon.org/donate/ for those who wish to contribute beyond auction participation. This year-long series demonstrates how business partnerships can effectively support charitable organizations addressing critical needs within the law enforcement community, creating sustainable funding streams for families facing unimaginable circumstances.
