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Van Andel Institute: 100% Hope

Purple Community - 100% Hope events support research conducted at Van Andel Institute in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The institute was founded by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996 with a vision of enriching and enhancing lives worldwide through biomedical research and education.

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 GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Tri Del Sol Triathlon

Tri Del Sol

Support the Tri Del Sol Triathlon on July 20, 2013.

Join Forest Hills Central and Rockford Lacrosse for their annual Purple Lacrosse Tournament.
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 Fifth Third Ball Park
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Whitecaps Purple Game

West Michigan Whitecaps

Purple Community is proud to announce the 4th Annual West Michigan Whitecaps Purple Game on July, 31st at the Fifth Third Ball Park!

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 MICHIGAN
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Team Troll

Team Troll

Recreational and competitive cyclists are raising awareness about Parkinson's while raising funds for research at VAI.

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