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So many of us have had personal experience with the devastation diseases such as cancer and Parkinson’s bring – to individuals, to families, and to hope itself. Every gift makes a difference at Van Andel Institute (VAI), because every dollar goes directly to disease research and science education. Your support brings us closer to finding what causes disease at the genetic and cellular level, and to translating those discoveries into therapeutic strategies that conquer illness and enhance lives.

Your investment in Van Andel Institute will have a global impact. To talk to a VAI representative about giving options, please call 616-234-5780.

Many Ways to Support

There are many ways to support Van Andel Institute's work. What is the best fit for you? Unrestricted gifts are used in the areas of research or education that need the most support. Or, you can designate a gift toward cancer, Parkinson's, or science education. You can give money, securities / stock, or an estate gift. Donations can be made in honor of or in memory of someone special to you; a donation made on someone's behalf can be a touching gift.

Community for a Cure

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? Community for a Cure 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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Where Hope and Science Meet

Don Hendrickson beat the odds against cancer that attacked his kidneys and lymph nodes. Learn why he believes that VAI can make a difference for others suffering from disease.

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"Kid's Cancer Storys"

This book was written and illustrated by five fifth and sixth graders from Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School to share what's it's like when your mother has cancer. The students wrote the book to help others struggling with the same experience. A portion of the proceeds from book sales benefit cancer research at Van Andel Institute. The book can be a wonderful gift for both children and adults who have been touched by cancer. Order Book | More Information