Michael VanZandt Family Scholarship
(後段に日本語記載があります)
This project was launched to honor the memory of our beloved friend Michael Van Zandt, who suddenly passed away in July 2021 at the age of 52. He leaves behind his beloved wife Naoko, and his two adorable daughters, Hannah, and Anne.
Hannah is 18 years old. Mike was in the process of dropping her off for her freshman year at her college when he suddenly contracted COVID.
Anne is 16 years old and an 11th grader at an International School, the school she and Hannah have attended since they were small.
Mike’s completely unexpected passing has left the family with significant education costs they are unable to cover without our help. Funds raised will be used to pay for Hannah’s tuition, room and board through graduation, and for Anne’s last two years at her international school and her college tuition thereafter.
All of Mike’s many friends were stunned when Hannah announced on Facebook that her father was a victim of the pandemic. Hundreds of messages from around the world poured in within hours. They reminded us of Mike's wonderful personality, his generosity, his compassion, humor, and warmth. His passing leaves all of us with a hole that cannot be filled, but the pain and fear for the future is particularly acute for his family.
We hope that through this crowdfunding we can lift some of the burden from the shoulders of Naoko, Hannah and Anne, and show our everlasting appreciation for the joy, laughter and support that Mike brought us during his lifetime.
For those of you who want to contribute through US bank account with tax deduction, please donate through this link:
-For Hannah, enter the ugift code: F1S-N9Z
-For Anne, enter the ugift code:
J0H-B0J
Thank you for joining us.
このプロジェクトは、先日まだ52歳の若さにして愛妻Naoko、愛娘のHannahとAnneを残して急逝した我等の愛すべき友人であるMichael VanZandtを追悼しご家族を支援するためMikeの友人有志が立ち上げたものです。
Hannahは18歳となり、今年からアメリカの大学に入学するところでした。MikeはHannahの米国での新生活のサポートに飛んだ先で突然コロナに罹患しました。
Anneは16歳、Hannahと共に幼稚園時代から通っているインターナショナルスクールの11年生(高校2年生)になるところです。
このファンドはMikeに代わって、我々Mikeの友人達でHannahの米国での大学生活に必要な学費や寮費、生活費とAnneのインターナショナルスクールでの残りの2年間とその先の大学進学費用等を支援するためのものです。
ただでさえMikeという掛け替えの無い父親の存在を失ってしまった事に加え、HannahとAnneが今後の学業の機会まで失ってしまうことがないよう、友人達で支援するものです。
Mikeの素晴らしさは、彼の突然の訃報をHannahがMike自身のFacebookアカウントに掲示した瞬間、数時間の内に世界中から何百件に及ぶメッセージが来たことからも伺えます。
メッセージの一つ一つが全てMikeの素晴らしい人柄、どんな時にも相手を思いやり笑いと暖かさをもたらしてくれる寛容さや笑い声を懐かしく思い出させてくれ、そんなMikeにもう会えないという事実が信じられず、悲嘆に暮れる悲痛な内容ばかりでした。
同時に、Mikeが生前に我々にもたらしてくれたそうした楽しさ、喜び、笑い、人間的な暖かさに対してどうやったら恩返しができるか、家族をどうサポートできるか、という切実な声も多数ありました。
こうした思いの受け皿として、このサイトを通じてMikeが世界で最も愛する2人の娘、HannahとAnneのための学資支援を募るものです。
皆さまの寛大なるご理解とご支援をよろしくお願い申し上げます。
なお、米国の銀行口座を通じて寄付して米国での税額控除をご希望の方は、こちらのリンクからの寄付をお願いします。
-For Hannah, enter the ugift code: F1S-N9Z
-For Anne, enter the ugift code:
J0H-B0J
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Tel: 090-4135−8368
Takuya Ito
Donor Wall33
Akria Tsukamoto
We miss your jokes.
Demir Sadikoglu
David Finley | $100
Shinji Amano
奥様、お嬢様、 心よりお悔やみ申し上げます。 Mike とは、福居健さんを通じてお知り合いになりました、大変素敵な人で魅了されたことを昨日のように記憶しています。ありがとうございました。
Frankie | ¥50,000
I wish all the best for the family in such a difficult time. We all appreciated his time in the B&B, and his support in business.
Tsuyoshi Terashi
Adam Handler | ¥50,000
Mike was a wonderful person and I am happy to help his family.
Richard Cohen | ¥100,000
Mike, the good you did in life lives on.
Mark Rappaport
Mike was a class act and will be sorely missed. So sorry for your loss.
Anonymous | ¥100,000
Sincerest condolences to Mike's family. From the day we first met, Mike insisted that we were "brothers from another mother," simply because I'm Dutch and Mike loved his heritage and he loved connecting with people. He was generous and humble, ready to live larger than life, and willing to learn and serve in small roles as well as big ones. I will miss his presence, yet will carry with me the inspiration and example he gave in the past years. I am glad to see he touched so many others in a similar way. I wish his family strength and peace in this time of loss.
Hiromi Lau
Naoko-san, I would like to send my condolences to you on the loss of your husband.
Steven Georgelis
Mark | ¥50,000
Mike was a fantastic soul and will be greatly missed. He was always so willing to help his approach was warm and inviting.
Claus Eilersen | ¥100,000
With warm memories of Mike
Anonymous | ¥100,000
We are very sorry for your loss.
Yoav Keidar
Pete | ¥25,000
I did not know Mike well and never met him outside of TAC. He always expressed interest in one’s ideas, one’s family and one’s dreams. I never knew him to be anything but positive, cheerful and supportive. A true man of the people whose presence at the club will be sorely missed. My condolences to Naoko, Hannah and Anne.
Shunsuke Suzuki
Jodi
Takuya Ito
May Wang
Vanessa | ¥50,000
花の今の気持ちを考えたら、どんな言葉をかけてよいのか分からないほどです。お父様のご冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。Hannah, I send you and your family so much love.
Jon Malamud | ¥100,000
Michael was a special man and a good soul. His passing is a tragedy for all who knew him. His wit and temperament were quite inviting and it is hard to know he is not with us any longer
和美 福室
マイクは、ワインコミティにジョインしたばかりの何も判らない私にとても気遣いと優しく接してくださいました。 同じく私も最愛の父を亡くし途方に暮れましたが、遺族の皆様におかれましては今は時間が解決することを信じてください。 これからもいつも皆様を見守っていてくれます。。 ご冥福をお祈りします。
Robert Rann | ¥50,000
Michael, you were a guy that made a difference in life and were a true friend! I hope this small gift will help your family endure your loss and remind them of the amazing man you were. You will truly be missed. RIP my brother. I will miss you until we meet again in heaven.
Casey
Mike is going to be eternally missed! He was such a bright spot for everyone who came into contact with him and helped create / shares more laughs that can be counted. The entire family is in our prayers and Mike will live on in all of your and our hearts.
Paul | ¥100,000
I didn’t know Mike personally but he was a good friend of many people close to me here in Tokyo. Clearly Mike was a special guy who made quite an impact on those around him. With condolences to Mike’s wife and daughters from our family.
Terry | ¥100,000
Eric Hamilton
Ferda Gelegen
We will miss Mike immensely. Our deepest condolences to the whole family.