Earlier this month, Friends of the March of the Living, a charity based in Miami, Florida, raise significant scholarship funds for March of the Living students in South Florida.

The annual golf tournament, which has been held since 2024, took place at the historic Miami Beach Golf Club (frequented by celebrities such as Jackie Gleason), located across the street from the Holocaust Memorial.

The Miami based Friends of the March of the Living event raised 100K for scholarships to be provided to students of the Leo Martin MOTL of Miami, according to its Executive Director Mel Mann,

IMOTL president Phyllis Heideman spoke to the full field of golfers assembled for the event. A moving tribute was paid to Marshall Baltuch Z”L, founding executive director, and long-time MOTL leader in South Florida. The event was attended by his widow Rochelle and daughter Robyn Baltuch. Memorial remarks were delivered by long-time friend and colleague Mark Baranek in Marshall’s memory.

“Marshall was so active in the March of the Living here, and so essential in the success of the program here in South Florida for many years. We paid tribute to a giant in the March of the Living community who worked so tirelessly for many years for the program, “Mel Mann noted.

The majority of the golfers are MOTL students and adults’ alumni, and this event continues to be a great source of fundraising, Mann added.

“The purpose of the golf tournament is twofold: obviously as a fundraiser, but it also serves as an alumni reunion for the participants in the adult March of the Living trips. It’s a lovefest, people just love it, whether rains or shines, people are happy!”

IMOTL president Phyllis Heideman concurred:

“The annual March of the Living Golf Tournament provides a day of camaraderie, commitment, good food and great fun!”

She also paid tribute to the event organizers.

“Thank you to all who host, sponsor and support this wonderful event each year and continually provide much-appreciated scholarship funding. Events like this serve as another insurance policy to help ensure engagement of the next generation in the pursuit of memory and continuing Holocaust education.”