8th Annual David Wiersema Memorial Golf Outing
It was a warm, dewy morning on August 3 at Winding Creek Golf Course. A handful of dedicated volunteers were bustling around putting the finishing... Read More
Purple Community Blog
Purple Community Turns Grand Rapids Purple
At the end of July the Purple Community team and volunteers turned Downtown Grand Rapids purple for The Color Run! It truly was the happiest... Read More
A Summer of Park Parties
Last week concluded this summer’s series of Maranda Park Parties. Along with Maranda and numerous local organizations, we participated in Park Parties throughout West Michigan... Read More
Purple Community teams up with Lake Michigan Credit Union at the Whitecaps
Posted on20 Jul 2018
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We are just one short week away from Purple Community Night at the West Michigan Whitecaps game on July 26! This fun night presented by... Read More
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
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