the family continues to honor his legacy of fostering scholarship for future generations.

Not only did the boy’s graduate wearing husky purple and gold,

A father made his wife promise…

“make sure the boys graduate from the University of Washington.”

- Mark Shigihara

The Mark Shigihara Memorial Scholarship commemorates a Seattle sansei who prioritized the joy and wellness of his family and community.  Shigihara’s educational and inspirational memoir, Living Lessons – My Journey of Faith, Love, and Cutting-edge Cancer Therapy, was shared to “…help others who face life-altering challenges”.

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