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Mar. 13, 2026
7:00 pm  -  10:30 pm ET

Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game

Join Van Andel Institute for the Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at Van Andel Arena.

Each Purple Pack ticket directly contributes $3 to biomedical research and science education programs at VAI. Purchase your Purple Pack ticket today!

Pre-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.

The Purple Community Game will also feature:

  • A special intermission hosted by Maranda of WOOD-TV
  • Purple Community ceremonial puck drop
  • 50-50 raffle benefiting Van Andel Institute
  • $2 beers and $2 hot dogs from 6–8 p.m.
  • Limited-edition jersey auction
Donate Today!

Pre-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.

The Griffins will wear custom, purple-themed jerseys during the Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game. These exclusive jerseys will be auctioned both online and live after the game. All proceeds from the jersey auction benefit Van Andel Institute. Stay tuned for the auction link!

Event Details

Venue: Van Andel Arena 130 Fulton W Grand Rapids

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!

MVP Sponsor

  • Bouma logo

Breakaway Sponsors

  • Grand Rapids Christian Schools logo
  • MD Sass
  • THRIVE Consulting & Coaching

Slapshot Sponsor

  • Aquinas College
  • Interphase Interiors
  • Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge