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November 15, 2022 Inspiring the Institute — Ann Schoen’s journey with VAI

In the summer of 2002, Ann Schoen sat in her doctor’s office, feet numb, mind racing. A sudden cancer diagnosis had stunned her, and she…

February 7, 2022 Embodying the spirit of philanthropy: Jim & Jane Zwiers

Jim and Jane Zwiers are a prime example of how the members of Van Andel Institute’s Board of Governors embody in their everyday lives the…

August 9, 2021 Engineering a lasting legacy: Prein&Newhof and Thomas and Garretta Newhof

West Michigan engineering firm Prein&Newhof marked 50 years in business in late 2019. To celebrate, company leaders wanted to find a way to honor the…

July 5, 2021 Making a lasting impact: Michelle and Kevin Bassett

Supporting innovation in research and education today creates hope for tomorrow. Each Van Andel Institute donor, volunteer and supporter brings their own unique hope, passion…

October 1, 2020 Pushing back against Parkinson’s disease

Ron Rutkowski has a lot left to do.

At 58 years old, the West Michigan native is working his way through an extensive bucket list,…

April 11, 2018 Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation provides students with a summer of discovery

Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) hosted an inaugural summer camp program for 60 enthusiastic young students across West Michigan in July 2017. Fourth-…

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March 1, 2018 13th Annual Winterfest Celebration

Van Andel Institute (VAI) donors, supporters, Parkinson’s activists and scientists gathered together for the 13th annual Winterfest Celebration on February 22, 2018. Those in attendance…

February 21, 2018 A legacy of generosity — Alvin and Hylda Tuuk

Alvin and Hylda Tuuk believed in the American dream. Second generation Dutch immigrants, they met and married after Al served his country in World War…