Events and Seminars

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Attend or Sponsor Events

Help fight cancer while watching renowned comedians and dancing the night away. Support Parkinson's research while sipping wine and sampling gourmet food. Enjoy a beautiful day on the golf course knowing that you're making a difference. VAI fundraisers offer a great atmosphere to enjoy spectacular food, entertainment, and unique experiences while supporting disease research and science education. If you are interested in sponsoring an event, please contact Sarah Lamb at 616-234-5712 or via email

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Purple Community - 100% Hope

Do you want to hold a bake sale to help fight breast cancer? Or maybe host a golf outing to help find ways to treat leukemia? Purple Community - 100% Hope purple games and other events are more than just fundraisers. They are a way to share stories, lean on each other for support, celebrate hope, and to actively help fight a disease that can often leave people feeling helpless.

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VARI Seminar Series

Van Andel Institute hosts speakers from some of the most respected academic, federal, and private research institutes in the nation through its VARI Series. Seminars are open to the public

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