8
Nov
2019
Congratulations to our Angel of the Quarter Dominic Russell!
Dominic has a passion for helping others. He first became involved with Purple Community when his friend informed him of a volunteering... Read More
12
Jul
2019
Congratulations to our Purple Community Angel of the Quarter — Erik Wolenberg!
In 2016 when Erik Wolenberg was presented with the opportunity to join the Purple Community Cabinet, he jumped right in. Since then,... Read More
10
Jun
2019
Duncan Lake Middle School’s Best Year Yet!
Duncan Lake Middle School (DLMS) continues to amaze us with their unwavering support for Purple Community and cancer research at Van Andel... Read More
5
Dec
2018
Honoring Debbie Wittenbach and joining the fight against non-small cell lung cancer
Cancer touches all of us – it does not discriminate. A common quote we usually hear associated with this terrible disease... Read More
5
Nov
2018
Brenda’s Marathon Journey
I am not a patient living with Parkinson’s or any other devastating disease. I am one of the fortunate ones, truly blessed. ... Read More
1
Nov
2018
Hops For Hope
What is better than having an excuse to go grab some food and drinks with family? Being able to use that excuse... Read More
10
Sep
2018
Kenny’s Story – Team Hope
When I was signing up for the Chicago Marathon and saw that Van Andel Research Institute was an affiliated partner I knew... Read More
13
Jul
2018
Brenda’s Story
My husband, Todd, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s in 2004 at the age of 41. After coming to terms with his... Read More
27
Jun
2018
Celebrating Duncan Lake Middle School
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Duncan Lake Middle School hosting their annual Cancer Walk and it is full of milestones!... Read More
28
Sep
2017
More than miles for the Sharpe family
Missy and George Sharpe Jr. have always gone the extra mile for Van Andel Institute (VAI) and now they’re going 26.2! George’s... Read More