13
Jul
2017
Country Kicks Cancer
Throughout the past year, B-93 and The Intersection teamed up with Purple Community for the Country Kicks Cancer concert series. At every... Read More
12
Jun
2017
Cabinet Mixer Recap
On May 23, community leaders, creative minds and passionate hearts gathered together at the Purple Community Cabinet Mixer to learn more about... Read More
8
May
2017
PC5K Generates Large Crowds
From superheroes to pink flamingos, over 350 runners and walkers gathered together at the Mary Free Bed YMCA, on Saturday, April 29,... Read More
26
Apr
2017
Grand Rapids Christian and Rockford Lacrosse Fight Cancer Together
On Saturday April 22, we witnessed two communities come together to fight something so many of us know all too well—cancer. Grand... Read More
9
Mar
2017
February Wrap Up & Thank You’s
We are overwhelmed by all the support we received for Purple Community and Van Andel Institute throughout February! Because it was such a busy... Read More
6
Dec
2016
Local middle schools raise funds for VAI!
Booming noises from the student section, the lingering scent of popcorn and pizza at the concessions, and not one but TWO seas... Read More
18
Nov
2016
Fashion, Food and Fundraising with jb and me
Our partnership with jb and me is one I hold close to my heart. When I started at Van Andel Institute as... Read More
28
Oct
2016
Bees, Wines & Wigs – Oh My!
Breast Cancer awareness month has proven to be one of the busiest months yet for Purple Community! We have supported over 20... Read More
18
Oct
2016
Traverse City Fights Cancer with Annual Football Game
On Oct. 6 we broke out the winter coats, boots and hats as the Purple Community team traveled to Traverse City for... Read More
16
Aug
2016
A night at the ballpark!
After a 2-1 loss in twelve innings the night before, the West Michigan Whitecaps were seeking redemption on August 2 when they took... Read More