Appleton radio station 105.7 WAPL raised $1,800 for the Wisconsin Parkinson Association through a July 28 event titled “Auction for Ozzy.”
Listeners to WAPL Morning’s with Laura Lee & Cutter vied for a unique piece of rock memorabilia: A 1999 “OZZY Osbourne Bark at the Moon Collectible Rock Doll.”
This limited-edition, 18-inch figure, complete with its original box, plays an audio hook of “Bark at the Moon” and features the song’s lyrics on the back. Produced by Fun 4 All™ and designed in conjunction with Art Asylum™, it was a must-have for any serious Ozzy enthusiast.
The station promoted the event across all platforms. Bids poured in via calls and texts to WAPL and through their “Auction for Ozzy” Facebook post.
Osbourne passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. His death followed a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he publicly shared in 2020, though his family later revealed he had been living with a rare genetic form of the condition since 2003. Despite the debilitating effects of the disease, which impacted his mobility, Osbourne continued to make music and even performed a final, poignant concert with Black Sabbath just weeks before his passing, seated on a throne to accommodate his condition. The top bidder was Jack Van Iten of Greenleaf. The $1,800 raised will directly benefit the Wisconsin Parkinson Association in their efforts to provide support, resources, and hope to those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
