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It’s All AboutYOU Dr. Gerrit Ludwig
A Career in Medicine, A Passion for the Arts, and a Lasting Legacy to the Community Born in Hilo, Dr. Gerrit Ludwig traveled to the Mainland for his education and Naval service before returning to his hometown to set up his practice and put down roots. He took an office across the hall from Brian Iwata, an accountant who soon became a dear friend
and advisor. “Whenever he needed a break, he’d come into our office and we would have great conversations.” While Dr. Ludwig pursued a career in medicine, his passions followed the fine arts, leading him to travel to
San Francisco where he held artistic talents. In a matter season tickets for the opera of weeks, The Gerrit Ludwig and symphony. When his Scholarship Fund was health began established at to decline, he HCF, offering “I hope he’d be proud of talked with significant what the scholarship Iwata and his scholarships fund has become. It’s attorney, Roy to East the premier scholarship students Nakamoto, on the east side of the about how he from East might set up Hawai‘i island, changing lives something to who have a of students and their offer local kids passion for families.” a chance to the fine arts. Brian Iwata, pursue their friend and professional advisor
> Did you know: Funds at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, like the Ludwig Scholarship, allow donors to make a lasting contribution to their community while also eliminating significant estate tax burdens after they pass.
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Established in 2003, the fund has awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships and continues to support the community’s local students. “I hope he’d be proud of what the scholarship fund has become,” said Iwata. “It’s the premier scholarship on the east side of the island, changing lives of students and their families.”