10th Annual Hope on the Hill Gala

Location: Van Andel Institute (333 Bostwick)
Date: October 28, 2010
Start Time: 6:00 PM

Title Sponsor:

Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Fifth Third Private Bank...Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsor: Merrill Lynch - The Veldheer, Long, Mackay & Bernecker Group...Thank you to our VIP Party Sponsors: Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Fred L. Hansen Corporation; Hoffman Jewelers; Mills Benefit Group, LLC...Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor: Mike & Sue Jandernoa...Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation; Metagenics; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation...Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Buist Electric; J. C. Huizenga; Hunt / Owens Ames Kimball, A Joint Venture; Warner Norcross & Judd LLP...Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Charles & Christine Boelkins; Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan, P.C.; Clark Hill; Colliers International (Grubb & Ellis); Peter C. Cook; Custer Workplace Interiors; Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation; Grand Valley State University; Law Weathers; Miller Johnson; Drs. Fritz and Carol Rottman; Saint Mary's Health Care; Spectrum Health; Universal Forest Products; Wolverine Worldwide...Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors: Aon; BDO Seidman, LLP; Berends Hendrick Stuit; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Bruce Heys Builders; Jerry & Suzanne Callahan; The Christman Company; Comerica Bank; Crowe Horwath LLP; Davenport University; Deloitte; Dickinson Wright; DK Security; Eenhoorn LLC; Ellis Parking; Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.; Grand Rapids Community College; The Granger Group; Ralph Hauenstein; Hope College; The ICN Foundation; Jim & Ginger Jurries; Kinney Family; Lake Michigan Credit Union; Gary and Vicky Ludema; Meijer; Metro Health Hospital; Norris Perné & French, LLP, Investment Counsel; Pioneer Construction; Plante & Moran PLLC; Quality Air Service, Inc.; Rhoades McKee PC; Rockford Construction Co. Inc.; The Sharpe Collection; Spring Arbor University; Steelcase, Inc....Thank you to our Copper Sponsors: Cascade Engineering; Herman Miller Foundation...Thank you to our Restaurant Sponsors: 25 Kitchen + Bar; Amway Grand Plaza Hotel; Bar Divani; The Chop House; CityVū Bistro; Food Design by Chef Brech; The Gilmore Collection; Leo's; Ramona's Table; Twisted Rooster...Thank you to our In-Kind Sponsors: Dr. Art Alberts; Tony and Kalthleen Asselta; Bar Divani; Blue Water Technologies; Burton Snowboards; Citadel Broadcasting; CityFlats Hotel; Corporate Portfolio; Design 1; Dixon Interior Design, LLC; GR Outdoor; Grand Rapids Art Museum; Grand Rapids Ballet Company; Grand Rapids Griffins; Grand Rapids Magazine; Ice Sculptures LTD; JW Marriott; Maria Erin Photography; Meijer; Modern Day Floral; Opera Grand Rapids; TGen Foundation; West Michigan Whitecaps; Wolverine Worldwide...

The Hope on the Hill Gala is Van Andel Institute's premier annual event. Sample cuisine from Grand Rapids' finest restaurants and catering companies. Sip martinis mixed on bars of chiseled ice. Dance to live music and enjoy a performance by comedy magician Michael Finney.

And the best part? You're helping us to fight disease and educate the scientists of tomorrow. You're bringing hope to life.

Evening Agenda

6:00 p.m.	Strolling dinner featuring chef selections from Grand Rapids' finest restaurants and Hope on the Hill signature martini bars
8:00 p.m.	Welcome remarks and live auction
8:30 p.m.	Live entertainment by Michael Finney
9:30 p.m.	Desserts and dancing

Contact Sarah Lamb at 616-234-5712 or via e-mail for more information.

Black tie attire. Valet parking available.

Entertainment

Featuring live entertainment by the internationally acclaimed Michael Finney, who delights audiences everywhere with his award-winning comedy magic. (more info)

Entertainment sponsored by:

merrill lynch

Auction Preview

Browse our unique auction packages. There's something for everyone - unique art and tickets to live performances, sport packages, and vacation getaways, from Grand Rapids to the Grand Canyon. (preview items)

Chance Auction

It’s the 10th anniversary of the grand opening of Van Andel Institute and of Hope on the Hill, and that means…DIAMONDS!! Don't forget to buy tickets at the event for a chance to win one of four unique 14-karat white gold diamond bracelets, each valued at $3,000.

Chance Auction Sponsored by:

hoffman jewelers