2020 Fundraising Goal
Upcoming events
Bee Brave Golf Outing
Unfortunately we will be canceling this event due to growing concerns about the COVID-19 virus. This was not an easy decision, but the health and safety of the public and our employees must be our top priority. Thank you again for your time and understanding. Please save the date for next year’s outing on May 15, 2021.
A message to all Bee Brave Golfers:
Thank you so much for your support and fundraising efforts for Bee Brave — it is greatly needed and appreciated! Unfortunately, the cancellation of this year’s Bee Brave Golf Outing sets us back significantly in our fundraising goals — several thousand dollars, in fact.
Your participation — through your registration, raffle & mulligan sales — played a huge role in our fundraising efforts and let us bring on amazing sponsors who underwrite all the expenses! Though the event had to be canceled, our fundraising efforts for Bee Brave and Van Andel Institute can always continue. After all, cancer research won’t be stopped by this virus!
As a way of showing your continued support, would you consider donating part or perhaps all of what you would have spent to attend our outing? We have created a ‘Team Golf’ where you can make your donation. We would be ever so grateful, and I KNOW the Institute will be as well!
Thank you in advance for your consideration!
– Pat Ringnalda
About Bee Brave
Bee Brave is more than just a few events throughout the year to raise money for local breast cancer research. Throughout the last twelve years, it has grown to become a community of likeminded individuals who are passionate about raising breast cancer awareness, supporting fighters, and honoring those whose battle has ended. It has become a haven of hope for those who need it, a home to share their courageous stories in, as well as a place to celebrate the victories and triumphs over breast cancer.
What makes Bee Brave unique?
Bee Brave is different because 100% of the money raised stays in Grand Rapids, Michigan! But that’s not all. Bee Brave is different because:
- 100% of our events are organized by volunteers and supported by local business sponsors who are dedicated to finding a cure.
- 100% of race registration goes directly to breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute.
Bee Brave raised over $90,000 for breast cancer research in 2018 and that simply would not have been possible without the support of our local business sponsors and the volunteers who give countless hours to this cause. None of our incredible volunteer organizers receive a paycheck from Bee Brave because they would rather see every single dollar be used for research!
Click on the photos below to check out Bee Brave’s events!
How can I connect?
We invite you to connect with us and become a part of our Bee Brave community! Our annual events include a golf outing, wine and beer fest, and of course the Bee Brave 5K run/walk. More information can be found below.
You can also follow Bee Brave on social media at Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk @BeeBrave5K @beebrave5k
Volunteer for Bee Brave
We NEED YOU! We will need upwards of 25 more volunteers this year. It would also be helpful if you all could use the philosophy, “Each one, Reach one,” and invite a reliable friend to join in you volunteering. We will need upwards of 25 more volunteers this year. We are praying that you can make it and consider asking a friend or two to join you!
Our volunteers are VERY important to the success of our events, so we are excited that you are looking at this information while you consider joining the team of volunteers.
To get more information on volunteer opportunities for our events throughout the year, contact us at beebrave5k@gmail.com.
Questions
To contact us regarding the Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk:
Email: beebrave5k@gmail.com
Phone: 616.893.1798
Mail: Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk 4800 Broadmoor Ave. SE