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October 2021
2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host a drawing this year for entry, with applications for non-guaranteed entry drawing and guaranteed entry applications open from Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. CT through 2 p.m. CT on February 18. If you apply to run for the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team during this time to obtain a guaranteed charity entry, your fundraising minimum will be $1,250. If you wait until after the drawing closes on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.…
Find out more »November 2021
2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Take on the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon in celebration of the 50th anniversary on Sunday, November 7, 2021 as part of the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team!
Find out more »Gaming for Hope
Gaming for Hope is a 24-hour gaming marathon that will be held virtually, beginning at 10 a.m. November 13 to November 14, 2021. All proceeds from the event will support Van Andel Institute’s biomedical research and K–12 and graduate education programs. Gaming for Hope will include: A Streaming Marathon Tournaments: FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 (Single Player), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) Featured streamers: Several streamers will be featured throughout the event…
Find out more »March 2022
The Batman – Van Andel Institute Student Ambassador Program Event
Be among the first to experience the new Batman movie and feel great helping to support cancer and Parkinson’s research at Van Andel Institute! Invite your friends, family and community to this exclusive event with several options: Movie Ticket: $15 Refreshment Combo: $11 — 32 oz. drink (unlimited refills), box of popcorn (can be refilled twice) Movie Ticket + Refreshment Combo: $25 — includes a movie ticket, 32 oz. drink (unlimited refills), box of popcorn (can be refilled twice). VIP…
Find out more »Purple Community Griffins Game
We are excited to host our 10th annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Van Andel Arena. This year’s event will feature: Intermission activities hosted by Maranda of WOOD TV 8 50/50 raffle (100% of proceeds going to VAI) $2 beers and $2 hot dogs from 6–8 p.m. Limited-edition Van Andel Institute Purple Community jersey auction after the game Purple Ticket Packs are BACK! Lower-level center ice seats available for $25…
Find out more »April 2022
Bluegrass Boots BBQ
Join us for a great cause and enjoy bluegrass with the True Blue band. All proceeds from the evening’s event will go toward finding a cure for Parkinson’s. Reserve your ticket now! Registration
Find out more »May 2022
Duncan Lake Middle School Cancer Walk
Duncan Lake Middle School will be hosting their annual Cancer Walk on Thursday, May 19 from 12:45 to 2:15PM. This dedicated team of students, staff and faculty have come together this year to make this year even more exciting! Check out this year's cancer walk shirts! DonateShirts
Find out more »June 2022
Border to Bridge Run 2022: Benefiting Breast Cancer Research
Three women from the Caledonia community plan to run the length of Michigan’s lower peninsula in a first-ever Border-to-Bridge Run to raise funds supporting breast cancer research from June 4-11, 2022. Becky Bravata, Lieschen Jacobs and Liz Burnis want to use their love of running to generate charitable donations for breast cancer research in partnership with the Van Andel Institute. The women will begin at the Michigan-Indiana border and plan to run more than 300 miles north over eight consecutive…
Find out more »Marathon Team Virtual Kick Off
Join your teammates as we prepare for a summer of running at our virtual Van Andel Institute Marathon Team kickoff! We look forward to welcoming all our Marathon Team members as we officially kick off training season in June. Our virtual event will feature important team updates, a special message from an Institute scientist about the vital research supported by your fundraising efforts, a Q&A session with Marathon Team manager Sarah Rollman, and an opportunity to virtually meet your fellow teammates.…
Find out more »Larry DeSantis’s 1st Inauguration Memorial Golf Outing
MOSS RIDGE GOLF COURSE 13545 Apple Ave., Ravenna, MI 49451 Saturday, June 25, 2022 Registration at 8:00 a.m. Shotgun starts at 9:00 a.m. $100 / Per Person $400 / Per Team Interested in Sponsoring a hole? $100 a hole will include a sign on the tee box with your company’s name and logo. Team Sign Up Donate Sponsors
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