2019 Purple Community Whitecaps Game
On Tuesday, June 4, Purple Community hosted its annual Purple Game with the West Michigan Whitecaps. It was a night full of hope, hot dogs... Read More
Purple Community Blog
Duncan Lake Middle School’s Best Year Yet!
Duncan Lake Middle School (DLMS) continues to amaze us with their unwavering support for Purple Community and cancer research at Van Andel Institute! Their 2019... Read More
Join our Purple Community Cabinet!
Van Andel Institute’s Purple Community is moving at a fast pace to make the largest possible impact on our community and the cancer and Parkinson’s... Read More
Join Our Purple Community Student Ambassador Program
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Purple Community Student Ambassador Program for the 2019–2020 academic year! This is a great way for... Read More
Inaugural Duncan Lake Middle School Fashion Show
When a love for fashion and a dedication to giving back to your community come together, amazing things can happen, such as the inaugural Duncan... Read More
Showcasing Ken Evans as our next Purple Community Angel
When you hear the name “Ken Evans,” you may think of Grand Rapids’ 105.3 Hot FM host and his morning show with Rachael Gray —... Read More
Erin Dean – 2019 Purple Community Night Puck Drop Honoree
Statistics show that one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime … Wednesday, October 11, 2017, happened to be my... Read More
Making the Turn Against Parkinson’s Scholarship
In 2004, Todd Gardner was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 41. After his family came to terms with his diagnosis... Read More