Couture for a Cure

Join co-hosts Carol Van Andel, Rebecca Wierda and Kelli Templeton for the 17th annual Couture for a Cure — an evening full of fashion, fun and philanthropy in support of Van Andel institute’s mission!
This year’s intimate event will feature a one-of-a-kind fashion show by Leigh’s along with a special look at the Fall/Winter 2022 collection from world-renowned Italian brand Max Mara. Founded in 1951 by visionary Achille Maramotti and recognized today for its timeless sensibility and luxurious fabrics, Max Mara is available in 2,600 locations in more than 100 countries worldwide. Artistry™ skincare and makeup will grace the runway, with opportunities for guests to experience these on-trend products at the beauty bar.
The event will feature a strolling cocktail hour, a silent auction full of incredible items, a seated dinner and the long-awaited return of the after-party featuring live entertainment from DJ AB. Guests will be gifted swag bags with specially curated items and sponsors will receive exclusive benefits and VIP gifts from Artistry. All in attendance will have access to a one-of-a-kind shopping experience featuring fashionable looks from Max Mara. Guests will receive a gift card for the Max Mara Shopping Experience, and 10 percent of all sales will be donated to VAI!
All proceeds directly fund biomedical research and science education programs at the Institute.
Suggested attire for the evening is Cocktail Attire.
4:00 – 5:30 pm
VIP Party for sponsors and sponsor guests only.
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Max Mara shopping experience
Artistry beauty bar experience
Strolling cocktail reception
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Seated dinner begins
Music by DJ AB and sponsor slideshow
8:00 pm
Welcome by program emcee Kelli Templeton, Chief Marketing Officer, Amway
Remarks by Carol Van Andel, Executive Director of The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
Van Andel Institute video presentation
Remarks by Rebecca Wierda, President of Leigh’s
Leigh’s and Max Mara fashion presentation
9:00 pm
Runway fashion presentation ends
9:00 – 11:00 pm
Afterglow with DJ AB
Max Mara shopping experience and the Artistry beauty bar experience remain open
11:00 pm
Event ends
Passed hor d’oeuvres
Crab cake with saffron aioli
Spinach stuffed mushroom cap
Rare flank steak on seasoned crostini with a delicate mustard mousse
Family Style Apps
Trio of dips with toasted baguette and lavash
Salad
Salad of kale and baby red chard, roasted butternut squash, candied walnuts, radish, and cider honey vinaigrette
Entrée
Seared salmon, purple and sweet potato hash, with tomato-balsamic sauce and chimichurri
Dessert
Vanilla bean cheesecake with roasted peach compote and ginger shortdough cookie
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Exclusive Leigh's experience package | Leigh’s will treat you and three friends to an exclusive in-store experience. First, Leigh’s makeup artists will pamper you with a skincare consultation and makeup application as you enjoy lovely refreshments. Next, you will meet with Leigh’s Merchandise Manager, Deb Clark, for a private overview of the season’s hottest trends and how they can be interpreted into your own personal style. Then, shop to your heart’s content! Leigh’s has included four $100 gift cards in this package for your shopping enjoyment, and they will be giving back 10% of your group’s purchases to Van Andel Institute. To complete the experience, enjoy dinner at any Gilmore Collection restaurant with a $100 gift card! Date to be mutually agreed upon. | $1,500 | Leigh's |
Max Mara Smooth Leather Shoulder Bag | Max Mara Smooth Leather Shoulder Bag in color Earth. Made from supple leather, this bag features a top zip fastening, stitched with double felled-seams, a main compartment with an interior slip pocket and a zipped pocket, an adjustable shoulder strap, protective feet and and finished with the Max Mara logo on the front. Made in Italy. | $1,240 | Max Mara |
Artistry basket #1 | Renewing Foaming Cleanser, Renewing Softening Toner, Renewing Reactivation Cream, Renewing Reactivation Eye Cream, Firming Ultra Lifting Cream, Studio Skin Tanning Water Lt/Md, Studio Skin Tanning Water Md/Dp, Artistry 14 Night ResetGo Vibrant Lipstick (three shades), Go Vibrant Clear Lip Balm. | $602 | Artistry |
Artistry basket #2 | Renewing Foaming Cleanser, Renewing Softening Toner, Renewing Reactivation Cream, Renewing Reactivation Eye Cream, Firming Ultra Lifting Cream, Studio Skin Tanning Water Lt/Md, Studio Skin Tanning Water Md/Dp, Artistry 14 Night ResetGo Vibrant Lipstick (three shades), Go Vibrant Clear Lip Balm. | $602 | Artistry |
Cheeky Strut luxury haircare basket | Luxury haircare basket includes products, silk pillowcase, scrunchies, brushes, and curling iron. | $550 | Cheeky Strut |
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel - Bed, Bottle and Beef | Bed, Bottle, Beef — an overnight stay at the Amway Grand Plaza, a bottle of wine and a $100 gift card to be enjoyed at Ruth’s Chris. | $500 | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel |
Siren and Proper gift basket | Exclusive Siren & Proper gift basket includes: RevitaLash products, Siren & Proper makeup bags, eyelash curler, shirt, YoungBlood eyeshadow and gift card. RevitaBrow Brow Growth Serum four month supply Siren & Proper gift card RevitaLash white makeup bag RevitaLash eyelash curler Siren & Proper shirt RevitaLash Mascara Siren & Proper lash wand RevitaLash black makeup bag RevitaBrow Brow Mascara, dark brown YoungBlood Eyeshadow | $450 | Siren and Proper |
Vintage to Vogue charm necklace | Delicate charm necklace with Swarovski crystal, freshwater pearl and black CC heart zipper pull. | $428 | Vintage to Vogue |
Great Lakes Bagworks bag collection (5) | A set of five bags from Great Lakes Bagworks — three totes and two accessory bags made with laminate sailcloth. The largest bag with the mesh bottom is the Grand Haven Beach bag. The next largest is the Lake Superior tote. The smaller one is the Lake Michigan tote. The boxy toiletry bag is the Charlevoix toiletry bag. Finally the last zipper bag is the Saugatuck cosmetic pouch. | $330 | Great Lakes Bagworks |
Ethos Day Spa package | Gift box including our Signature Bath Robe, a gift card for an Ethos Body Scrub, and a trio of our mini Spa Mist Sprays. | $253 | Ethos Day Spa |
Coiffeteria package | Exclusive Coiffeteria Salon basket includes one Aveda paddle brush, one Aveda Shampowder, one Aveda foam reset, one Aveda heat relief, and one shampoo and style with Savannah. | $170 | Coiffeteria |
Design 1 Salon and Spa Pretty Woman Package | Exclusive Design 1 Salon and Spa "Pretty Woman Package." Includes haircut and blow out with brush work, Signature Pedicure, and Signature Manicure. | $155 | Design 1 Salon and Spa |
Event Details
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!
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Brenda Rinks
AFTER PARTY SPONSORS
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Chuck & Christine Boelkins
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VINTAGE SPONSORS
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Mimi Cummings
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Dave & Donna Hockstra
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Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation
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RUNWAY SPONSORS
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Patti Griswold
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Jana Hall
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Paul & Sheryl Haverkate
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Humphries Development
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Dr. Peter & Veronica Jones
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Margaret Klopcic
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David and Angela Muilenberg
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Shawn & Sarah Platt
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Brian DeVries & Barbara Pugh
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Sharon Van Dellen
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Michael & Gayle VanGessel
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HAIRSTYLIST SPONSOR