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February 2020
South Christian Basketball Game
South Christian High School will be taking on cancer for their men’s and women’s varsity basketball games and invite attendees to help in turning the gym purple, while they raise funds and awareness for cancer research at Van Andel Institute!
Find out more »B93 Country Kicks Cancer Concert Series – Aaron Watson
Calling all country music fans! Our friends at B-93 and The Intersection have teamed up to fight cancer! For every Aaron Watson ticket sold, $1.00 will be donated to Van Andel Institute to support cancer research happening right here in West Michigan! We are in need of volunteers to help run our Van Andel Institute Purple Community table during the concert! Please email purplecommunity@vai.org if you are interested. See you there!
Find out more »March 2020
Canceled – PC Leadership Lunch & Learn – Spring
Unfortunately we will be canceling this event due to growing concerns about the COVID-19 virus. This was not an easy decision, but the health and safety of the public and our employees must be our top priority. Thank you again for your time and understanding. 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…
Find out more »Canceled – Purple Community Griffins Game
Unfortunately we will be canceling this event due to growing concerns about the COVID-19 virus. This was not an easy decision, but the health and safety of the public and our employees must be our top priority. Thank you again for your time and understanding. We are excited to host our 9th annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Van Andel Arena. This year’s event will feature: Intermission activities hosted by Maranda…
Find out more »June 2020
The Cure Parkinson’s Trust Raid Local
Join Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s Trust for Raid Local this June! The Cure Parkinson’s Trust Raid Local is a unique cycling event for socially distanced times where participants ride 137 km (85 miles) with a grueling 3,700 m (more than 12,000 feet) ascent in one day, on your local roads. VAI and CPT are teaming up to raise funds for the International Linked Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s disease research and asking participants to create their own ride to support our cause. Join cyclists from the U.K., France and Italy in this global virtual cycling event to raise funds to…
Find out more »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 »Van Andel Institute Volunteer Virtual Pizza Party
We are excited to bring together our wonderful volunteers virtually to thank them for everything they have done for Van Andel Institute this past year. In addition to recognizing volunteer achievements, this event will update you on what’s new with Van Andel Institute and provide complimentary pizza kits for participants to cook at home with family! Please RSVP by August 14, 2020.
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
Virtual Pure Barre on the Blue Bridge
Join us for the 7th annual Pure Barre on the Blue Bridge event! This year, we have made the decision to go virtual, for everyone's safety and comfort. The virtual event will make use of the backdrop of the beautiful Blue Bridge, so you’ll still be able to enjoy awesome views — from the comfort of your own home. All proceeds benefit biomedical research and K–12 and graduate education at Van Andel Institute. Be sure to have handy a yoga…
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!
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