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August 2020
8th Annual James H. Bouwhuis Memorial Golf Outing
Save the date for the 8th Annual James H. Bouwhuis Memorial Golf Outing! All proceeds from the James H. Bouwhuis Memorial Golf Outing will benefit neurodegenerative disease research at Van Andel Institute!
Find out more »Standup for the Cure
Now that Summer is here it's time to make the most of Social Distancing by taking part in the upcoming Virtual Standup for the Cure. Breast Cancer didn't stop because of COVID, so neither can we. Our mission to save lives, build community and promote an active, healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. We need your help to continue the battle. We acknowledge that things are different in 2020. We are counting on your flexibility and resiliency to make…
Find out more »September 2020
Railside Golf Outing
Railside Golf Club will be hosting a Purple Community fundraiser open to the club’s members! Outing begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in donating a raffle package, please contact purplecommunity@vai.org!
Find out more »Eagles for Eric Golf Outing
We’re excited to be part of the 6th annual Eagles for Eric Golf Outing benefitting osteosarcoma research at Van Andel Institute (VAI).Eric was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2013. After a year of treatment and surgeries, he was deemed cancer free. In 2015, Eric received the unfortunate news that his cancer had returned. Eric passed away in 2016 but he was able to donate a portion of his tumor to VAI. Eagles for Eric is committed to raising money to fund…
Find out more »B93 Country Kicks Cancer — Matt Stell
Our friends at B-93 and The Intersection have teamed up to fight cancer! For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to Van Andel Institute to support cancer research happening right here in West Michigan!
Find out more »October 2020
Hope College Purple Community Football Game
Join Hope College Football for their Van Andel Institute Purple Community Game to raise funds for cancer research at Van Andel Institute!
Find out more »Bee Brave 5K
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…
Find out more »Bank of America Chicago Marathon — Purple Community Marathon Team
Take on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, as part of the Van Andel Institute Purple Community Marathon Team! For more information please email Ashley.owen@vai.org.
Find out more »Purple Community Leadership Lunch & Lean — Fall
Save the date for the 2020 Van Andel Institute Purple Community Leadership Lunch & Learn! Due to popular demand, we have added a second Leadership Lunch & Learn for 2020! This event is free and open to all schools that are interested in learning more about Van Andel Institute. Lunch will be provided to you and your students, you will be able to hear from an Institute scientist, conduct experiments and SO much more! If you have a group of…
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