Celebrating Our Volunteers & Event Hosts!
Purple Community’s name is certainly reflective in its meaning. The volunteers and event hosts that are so incredibly dedicated to Van Andel Institute’s mission help... Read More
Purple Community Blog
Brenda’s Story
Posted on13 Jul 2018
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My husband, Todd, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s in 2004 at the age of 41. After coming to terms with his diagnosis, Todd decided... Read More
Celebrating Duncan Lake Middle School
Posted on27 Jun 2018
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of Duncan Lake Middle School hosting their annual Cancer Walk and it is full of milestones! The DLMS students... Read More
Passion for bashin’ cancer
Posted on08 Jun 2018
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This past weekend the Purple Community team had the pleasure of attending Birthday Bash at Fifth Third Ballpark! The event wasn’t just filled with amazing... Read More
Honoring Daryl Mick for National Cancer Survivors Day
Every year on the first Sunday in June, people around the world come together to recognize National Cancer Survivors Day — “a CELEBRATION for those who have... Read More
Honoring our Purple Community Angel — Cheryl Wirsing
Cheryl Wirsing was seeking a way to give back when she came aboard the Purple Community 5K planning committee in 2014. She and her husband... Read More
What will you run for?
Can you believe it? We have already filled our 2018 Purple Community Team Hope teams for both the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS... Read More
West Ottawa Purple Power: The most powerful year yet!
West Ottawa Public Schools has successfully finished their 6th year of fundraising for cancer research through Purple Power, bringing in over $36,600 this year —... Read More