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Donor Story

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May 13, 2016 A donor's story: Love at first sight — Robin and Mike Schwark

Robin met Mike Schwark during their junior year at the University of Michigan. Robin was the business manager of the university's hockey band and Mike…

November 12, 2015 Fellowship program breaks down barriers between the lab and clinic

Training top-tier biomedical research talent in translational research remains a cornerstone of Van Andel Institute’s overarching strategy. In order to encourage the development of individuals…

November 1, 2015 Donor impacts science education through his will

A man who earned his first dollar shining shoes and taught himself to invest in stocks left nearly half his estate to Van Andel…

July 12, 2015 A legacy of science and education

Including a gift to Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) in your annual estate gift planning shows commitment to research and education…

April 12, 2015 The power of giving: Steve Hodges and KiMe Fund

The KiMe Cure Neurological Disorders Fund was founded by a man with a vision. Steve Hodges, a business leader, public speaker and…

April 11, 2015 The power of giving: Steve Grill

Steve Grill is a believer in the power of biomedical research to bring about new therapies that could one day eradicate cancer. Grill’s mother and…

November 20, 2014 Van Andel Institute’s Purple Community® launches online store to benefit biomedical research and science education

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (November 20, 2014) - Purple Community, the dynamic community engagement program that supports Van Andel Institute (VAI) biomedical research and science education programs,…

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November 19, 2014 Van Andel Institute and Grand Rapids DRIVE partner for Purple Community® game to benefit biomedical research

Grand Rapids, Mich. (November 19, 2014) - Van Andel Institute (VAI) and Purple Community® are teaming up with the Grand Rapids DRIVE, a new NBA development league…