Impressive tribute AZ supporters for deceased fan Hannes (23) from Ursem

Paauw was an avid AZ supporter. Earlier, supporters of the Alkmaar football club came to support him, with an atmosphere action in his backyard†

During AZ-Vitesse, a day after his death, his death was commemorated. Supporters clapped for Hannes, sparklers were lit and a large photo of Hannes was shown on the video screens. An impressive whole. “Sometimes a football stadium is like a church,” was the striking comment of the Wognum ESPN reporter Sjors Blaauw at ESPN.

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After the game (3-1 win for AZ) the players posed of the home team behind a huge banner.

Family, friends and acquaintances came into action on February 5, during ‘Hollen voor Hannes’. During the day, about 200 people walked 8 kilometers, including many residents of his hometown of Ursem. The bet was placed on 3000 euros, but more than 10 times as much fetched. The counter now stands at 38 thousand euros. The money donated will be used for soft tissue cancer research. You can still donate.

The help came too late for Hannes himself, but the fact that so many people took action gave him a good feeling.

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In May 2021, Hannes was diagnosed with soft tissue cancer. A rare form of cancer that also behaved more aggressively in Hannes than expected. Further treatment was unsuccessful and just before Christmas it became clear that there was nothing more doctors could do for him.

“We are so proud of him and grateful for all the love he leaves us,” the family said on the Instagram page of ‘Hollen voor Hannes’†