Supporting Michael Hofmann
Dear Zen Friend,
As some of you may already know, Michael Hofmann has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. He has moved into Enso Village, a Zen-inspired memory care facility in Healdsburg, CA.
Like many artists, Michael’s focus was on his work; he truly loved to create. Despite never having any kind of substantial income, Michael would give away his paintings and sculptures to those he loved, and even to those he barely knew. This has resulted in much joy for him, however it has also left him with no money and unable to afford the level of care that he needs. He only has enough saved to get him through the rest of this year.
Memory care is incredibly expensive and the cost for his care will be at least $10,000 a month, a huge amount, but nowhere near the high-end cost in California, where most facilities charge up to $16,000 a month.
Michael’s siblings are contributing a considerable amount to pay for his care, yet there is still a significant gap to ensure that he can remain at Enso for the long term. A GoFundMe has been set up on his behalf.
Michael would be deeply grateful if you would consider making a donation. We are encouraging monthly donations – no matter how big or small – to help create a consistent income for him. But any donation would be truly appreciated.
Michael still has hundreds of original paintings and sculptures. Jason Hofmann, his nephew, will be reaching out to donors and you will be able to decide on an original work of your choosing. All of his pieces will be displayed online soon. Michael really would like for you to receive a gift in exchange for your kindness.
Here is the link to his GoFundMe page:
Donate to Supporting Michael Hofmann’s Care, organized by Chris Gaffney
With love and gratitude,
Jan Black
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