Van Andel Institute primarily researches cancer - what causes cancer at the cellular level and how to target those causes using therapies. There are several different types of cancer, and even more causes.
Cancer killed 560,000 Americans in 2007, and the global cancer rate could rise by 50% in the next decade. As more of our families, friends, and neighbors fight cancer, Van Andel Institute is prepared and dedicated to fight back.
Ready to Make a Gift to Fight Cancer Through Research?
There are several types of gifts to choose from. You can also check with your employer to see if they will match your gift.
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General Gift - make a gift for a specific amount right now, either online, over the phone, or via fax or mail (make a general gift online; download printable form)
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Memorial Gift - make a gift in memory of someone special to you that has passed away; if you choose, a special card can be sent to the family of the honored individual letting them know of your gift (make a memorial gift online; download printable form)
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Tribute Gift - give a gift to VAI to celebrate births and birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions; a special card can be sent to the honored individual(s) to let them know of your gift (make a tribute gift online; download printable form)
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Gifts of Securities / Stock - eliminates capital gains tax and allows you to claim an income-tax deduction on the market value of the stock on the date of ownership transfer
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Planned Giving - help build a legacy without affecting your cash flow today; gifts can include bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, IRA's or other retirement plan assets, and life insurance (more information)
Please call 616-234-5780 to discuss any of these options.
