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Lucas Escalada

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November 20, 2025 Facing cancer with family and focus

"One of the most emotional moments after being diagnosed with breast cancer was telling my parents and children," Brandi Huyser recalls. As the initial shock…

October 27, 2025 Building a grand vision

Birgit Klohs recalls July 1996 with the vibrant imagery one holds for their favorite memories. She was in her office at The Right Place,…

July 31, 2025 Finding a home in biomedical research

Dr. Agot Aleer didn’t originally envision a future in science. Medical school, a later passion of hers, was not a thought in her mind during…

May 13, 2025 A lifelong focus on discovery and curiosity

Dr. Tiara Hinton didn’t realize how much she loved science until she was in high school.

As a child, she wanted to be a physician:…

February 26, 2025 Building a future to believe in

Dr. Karen Kamerschen values taking care of those in need. She wants to ensure everyone has food to eat and a safe place to eat,…

November 15, 2024 It takes a family — A 10-year journey with cancer

Braden Graham recalls gathering his three children — Ben, George and Mallory — for a family meeting, the kind they usually held to coordinate schedules,…

November 13, 2024 At the crossroads of cancer, research and family

For Sarah Vander Baan, giving is about connection. She's involved in a variety of positive, engaging and impactful organizations, each touching various aspects of…

July 24, 2024 Nurturing education & science in Grand Rapids

Throughout Beatrice "Bea" Idema's life she believed in helping others. In 2010, her passion took on a new shape through the founding of the…