This online art auction is being held for the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in honor of Mary Ruth Webb, an artist in Western North Carolina who received a life-saving kidney transplant in December, 2020, at the Jason Ray Transplant Clinic, UNC Medical Center, in Chapel Hill, NC. 

Mary Ruth was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease in the mid-1980s during an ultrasound for an unrelated situation.  Due to the genetic nature of her illness, COTA is assisting local volunteers with the efforts to raise an estimated $35,000 for COTA in honor of Mary Ruth.

The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), is a national charity based in Bloomington, Indiana. COTA is dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses.  COTA’s services are completely free of charge, and 100% of funds generated by COTA community fundraising campaigns are available for transplant-related expenses.

The auction, sponsored by Mary Ruth’s friends, features over 100 pieces of work from over 65 of our area’s favorite fine artists and craftspeople.  A special auction feature will be work by the transplant recipient herself. A HUGE thank you to all of the artists who generously donated their work in support of Mary Ruth! 

An online preview is currently posted; the event will go live at 8am on June 25 and last through 8pm on June 26th.  Major credit cards will be accepted for any purchase or donation. 

*******

For Bidder Registration Instructions, please follow this link.

*******

A note about charity auctions:  Everyone loves a good deal!  But, please be generous with your bids and keep in mind that your winning bid is a contribution to COTA in honor of Mary Ruth!  Contributions made above the fair retail value are 100% tax deductible.

If you don't want to bid, but still want to help: Donations can be made by clicking on the button below. Thank you!