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March 2018
Eastern Floral – Helping Hands
When ordering from Eastern Floral, be sure to select Van Andel Institute as your Helping Hands Recipient at checkout! When doing this, a portion of your purchase will be donated directly back to research at the Institute. On the payment screen check the box that says “This is a Helping Hands Order,” from there a drop down menu will appear with the option to select VAI.
Find out more »September 2018
Hops for Hope – Honey Creek Inn
Honey Creek Inn will be partnering with us again all September long! Stop by their spot located in Cannonsburg for a Double Moose IPA. $1 from every pint of Double Moose sold will be donated back to Van Andel Institute. Check in on Facebook while you are there and tag Purple Community – don’t forget to snap a selfie with Ralph too!
Find out more »Liberty Muffler & Brake
Liberty Muffler & Brake is hosting a percent of sales kick back month with Purple Community! 2% of all their sales in the month of September will be donated back to Van Andel Institute to cancer research. Thank you to this awesome business who got connected through Project Nights Lights!
Find out more »Otsego Football Purple Game
Otsego Purple Week is back this year! This biennial event has raised over $70,000 for research at Van Andel Institute since 2010.
Find out more »October 2018
Hops for Hope – Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
Throughout the month of October, Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. will be participating in Hops for Hope to benefit breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute. Giveback beer to be determined!
Find out more »41st Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Take on the 41st Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 7, 2018 as part of Purple Community Team Hope!
Find out more »Bee Brave 5K Run and Walk
Save the date for the 11th annual Bee Brave 5K to support breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute! Registration information and more details coming soon! Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018 Time: 9:00 am Location: Shagbark Farms, 7500 Alaska Ave., Caledonia, MI REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Kathleen & Van Andel Research Institute – Celebrating a Legacy of Research
Join Van Andel Institute and Kathleen Drennan's family, as we honor her legacy of medical research. The event includes a charity bike ride along the The Lakefront Trail and a dinner to celebrate Kathleen's life and legacy. REGISTRATION (BIKE AND/OR DINNER) SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION SPONSOR REGISTRATION MAKE A DONATION 10:00 a.m. Charity Fun Ride on the The Lakefront Trail Meet at the Oak Street Beach underpass at 10 a.m. for the start of the Fun Ride Oak Street Beach to Bryn…
Find out more »West Michigan Woman’s Wine & Wig
West Michigan Woman’s “Wine & Wig” exists to find a cure for breast cancer, while also educating the community about the availability of local breast cancer resources. Wine & Wig is a charity event that isn’t actually about a charity, it’s about a cause—the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer and supporting local women with research, diagnostic, treatment and emotional support. Join Van Andel Institute amongst other charities for an evening combatting breast cancer! Details and tickets available…
Find out more »Traverse City West Football Pink Out
The Traverse City West Titans will be hosting Gaylord for their annual PINK OUT game benefitting Van Andel Institute!
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