NANOMEDICINE is HUGE . sports » So are the returns from an AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuity. Max Kollin ‘Best 4 Years’ Steve Stein | Contributing Writer See video about the exciting new partnership between The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Cleveland Clinic to create the Center for Transformative Nanomedicine. Go to afhu.org/cga6 Dr. Galia Blum is developing precision diagnostics to detect life-threatening atherosclerosis plaques at the molecular level. Advances in nanomedicine by Dr. Blum and other outstanding Hebrew University researchers are revolutionizing the fi ght against cancer and the #1 killer in the Western world: cardiovascular disease. When you create a secure AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuity, you’ll support brilliant young Israeli researchers such as Dr. Blum. At the same time, you’ll obtain: • High lifetime fi xed rate of return • An income tax charitable deduction • Substantial tax-free annuity payments Your gift annuity’s high rate of return assures you substantial retirement income for life. AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuity Returns Age 65 70 75 80 85 90 Rate 6.0% 6.5% 7.1% 8.0% 9.5% 11.3% Rates are based on a single life. Cash contributions produce annuity payments that are substantially tax-free. Call or email now. THE RETURNS ARE GENEROUS. THE CAUSE IS PRICELESS. For information on current or deferred AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuities, contact AFHU Midwest Region Executive Director, Judith Shenkman at (312) 329-0332 or email: jshenkman@afhu.org. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem RESEARCH ENGINE FOR THE WORLD. ENGINE OF GROWTH FOR A NATION. 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2020 Chicago, IL 60606 2062140 48 May 5 • 2016 M ax Kollin admits he didn’t have the kind of career he thought he’d have with the Indiana University men’s golf team. “I had my ups and downs,” he said. “I played well at times, but not up to my expectations. But I wouldn’t change anything. These have been the best four years of my life. I’ve loved every second.” The 22-year-old North Farmington High School graduate played 88 rounds for the Hoosiers, averaging 75.65 per round. His days as a college golfer ended last month at the Big Ten tourna- ment at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Ind. He finished his final round with back-to-back birdies, but shot 16-over-par 78-76-78—232 for the tourney, tying for 55th place. So it’s on to the next stage of his life, and it most likely will involve golf. He’ll graduate this month with a degree in telecommunications, and he wants to become involved in the running of professional golf tournaments. He’s open to any possibility ... PGA, LPGA or Champions Tour. “I eventually want to be a tournament director,” he said. “In the meantime, I can help with sponsorship deals and use my social and marketing skills.” After playing in too many golf tourna- ments to count, Kollin says he knows what a well-run tournament looks like. “It’s attention to detail,” he said. “One important aspect is making the players feel wanted and welcome.” Kollin came to Indiana with impres- sive playing credentials that included winning the 2011 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 individ- ual boys golf state championship, being ranked No. 14 in the Class of 2012 by Golfweek magazine and at age 15 becom- ing the youngest club champion at Twin Beach Country Club in West Bloomfield. He also made a name for himself on the junior golf circuit. The jump from high school to Division I college golf was a steep one, which came as no surprise. “In high school, it seemed like there was a group of very good players and a group that wasn’t at that level,” Kollin said. “In college, everyone is very good.” TEE UP FOR B’NAI B’RITH The 34th annual B’nai B’rith Golf Classic will be held June 6 at Tam-O-Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield. Proceeds benefit B’nai B’rith Great Lakes Region activities. The $250 cost includes 18 holes of golf, cart, breakfast, lunch and an awards dinner. Non-golfers can attend the din- ner for $50. Alan “Big Al” Muskovitz will be the dinner emcee and there will be silent and live auctions. Cruise raffle tickets ($25) are being sold once again. The winner will receive a seven-day Caribbean, Alaska or Disney cruise plus $500 cash. It’s not mandatory to be present at Tam-O-Shanter to win. To play in the Golf Classic, donate an auction item, sponsor a hole or purchase a raffle ticket, call the B’nai B’rith Great Lakes Region office at (248) 646-3100 or send an email to program director Bobbie Levine at blevine@bnaibrith.org. NOT LION DOWN Newly signed offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz is the first Jewish player on the Detroit Lions roster since offensive line- man Justin Boren was on the practice squad in 2012. Boren played college football at Michigan and Ohio State. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Pickerington, Ohio, native was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2011, was with the Lions in 2012 and went to the Denver Broncos in 2013. He’s still with the Broncos. He celebrated his 28th birthday April 28. * Please send sports news to stevestein502004@yahoo.com.