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SUMMARY:15th annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game
DESCRIPTION:Join Van Andel Institute for the 15th annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game! The Griffins take on the Chicago Wolves at 7 p.m. on Friday\, March 26\, 2027\, at Van Andel Arena. \nThe game is a celebration of the people who make Purple Community possible: our event hosts\, fundraisers\, sponsors\, volunteers\, donors and every supporter who has worn purple for research. Since 2009\, this community has rallied behind VAI’s scientists and educators as they pursue breakthroughs for cancer\, Parkinson’s and other diseases. Come cheer on the Griffins and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together! \nEach Purple Pack ticket directly contributes $3 to biomedical research programs at VAI. Purchase your Purple Pack ticket today! \nPre-order your exclusive co-branded VAI Purple Community and Grand Rapids Griffins merch! Orders can be picked up on game night at the Purple Community table. One hundred percent of your merchandise purchase benefits Van Andel Institute. \nThe Purple Community Game celebration will also feature: \n\nA special intermission hosted by Maranda of WOOD-TV\nPurple Community ceremonial puck drop\n50/50 raffle benefiting Van Andel Institute\n$3 beers and $3 hot dogs from 6–8 p.m.\nLimited-edition purple jersey auction
URL:https://www.vai.org/event/15th-annual-grand-rapids-griffins-purple-community-game/
LOCATION:Van Andel Arena\, 130 Fulton W\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Purple Community
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