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February 2019
West Ottawa Purple Power Basketball
West Ottawa Purple Power will be hosting their 7th annual basketball game to honor, remember, and celebrate those who have been on a cancer journey! Donate to this year’s Purple Power to join in their fight against cancer. Women’s Game – 6:00 p.m. Tip Off Men’s Game – 7:45 p.m. Tip Off Donate Shirt Orders
Find out more »B93 Country Kicks Cancer Series – Muscadine Bloodline
Our friends at B-93 and The Intersection have teamed up to fight cancer! For every Muscadine Bloodline ticket sold, $1.00 will be donated to Van Andel Institute to support cancer research happening right here in West Michigan! Visit our Purple Community table at every #CountryKicksCancer Concert for exclusive B-93 Country Kicks Cancer gear.
Find out more »B93 Country Kicks Cancer Series – Walker Hayes with Filmore
Our friends at B-93 and The Intersection have teamed up to fight cancer! For every Walker Hayes ticket sold, $1.00 will be donated to Van Andel Institute to support cancer research happening right here in West Michigan! Visit our Purple Community table at every #CountryKicksCancer Concert for exclusive B-93 Country Kicks Cancer gear. Tickets available here: http://sectionlive.com/event/walker-hayes-dream-tour/ If you are interested in volunteering, please email Allyson.Huttenga@vai.org for more information. Shifts will run from 6 PM to 11 PM.
Find out more »Pinewood Middle School Basketball
Pinewood Middle School has raised over $17,000 for cancer research at Van Andel Institute. We’re excited to see what’s in store for 2019!
Find out more »B93 Country Kicks Cancer Series – Devin Dawson
Our friends at B-93 and The Intersection have teamed up to fight cancer! For every Devin Dawson ticket sold, $1.00 will be donated to Van Andel Institute to support cancer research happening right here in West Michigan! Visit our Purple Community table at every #CountryKicksCancer Concert for exclusive B-93 Country Kicks Cancer gear. Tickets available here: http://sectionlive.com/event/devin-dawson-stray-off-course-tour/ If you are interested in volunteering, please email Allyson.Huttenga@vai.org for more information. Shifts will run from 6 PM to 11 PM.
Find out more »March 2019
Purple Community Griffins Game
We are excited to host our 8th annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game on Friday, March 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena. The 2019 Purple Community Griffins Game will feature: Intermission activities hosted by Maranda of WOTV4 Women 50/50 Raffle with 100% of proceeds going to Van Andel Institute (VAI) $2 beers and $2 hot dogs from 6-8 p.m. Limited-edition Purple Community game jersey auction after the game Limited-edition co-branded apparel featuring Purple Community and the…
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Parade
You can walk with Purple Community in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade! Join us as we toss out beads and spread some purple through Grand Rapids to share the mission of Van Andel Institute. If you are interested in participating, please email Allyson.Huttenga@vai.org to sign up!
Find out more »Bee Brave Beer and Wine Fundraising Fest
Discover delicious and delightful wine and beer by joining us at the Bee Brave Beer & Wine Fundraising Fest! Tickets are available for $20 online, and will also be available at the door for $25. Each ticket includes a souvenir glass, six (6) beer/wine tastings, and light hors d'oeuvres! 100% of the money raised through the Bee Brave Beer & Wine Fundraising Fest will go to the Bee Brave 5K for breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute. Buy Tickets
Find out more »Ventura Wellness Fair
Visit Purple Community at the 2019 Ventura Wellness Fair in Zeeland! Learn about ways you can get involved and support Van Andel Institute.
Find out more »Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Registration is now open for the 2019 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle! We are hoping to register at least FIVE runners with Purple Community for the Shamrock Shuffle which is an 8K Run or 2 Mile Walk on Sunday, March 24, 2019! Questions or concerns with registering, please contact Ashley.Owen@vai.org. This event takes place in Chicago, Illinois.
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