Members of the Hope College men's and women's soccer teams were happy to give an assist last fall to the Van Andel Institute's biomedical research efforts.
The Flying Dutchmen and Flying Dutch held Purple Games on September 20, 2014, at Van Andel Soccer Stadium.
They presented a check for $4,690 for the Van Andel Institute to Hope alums David ('83) and Carol ('81) Van Andel on Wednesday, February 11 during halftime of the men's basketball game against Olivet. David is Van Andel Institute's Chairman and CEO.
Proceeds from the fundraiser help underwrite for a Hope student at Van Andel Institute, which is doing research on cancer and Parkinson's disease.
About Purple Community – Purple Community-100% HopeSM is Van Andel Institute's grassroots fundraising initiative which connects people who want to join the fight against cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson's, to the resources needed for action. It provides individualized tools and customized support to people who want to create awareness and fundraising opportunities in their communities. Purple Community gives local action global potential. All fundraising and awareness activities organized through Purple Community fund research and science education at Van Andel Institute. Find out more about Purple Community by visiting www.PurpleCommunity.org 100% to Research, Discovery & Hope®.
About Van Andel Institute - Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996, Van Andel Institute is an independent research organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing and expanding the frontiers of medical science and to achieving excellence in education by probing fundamental issues of education and the learning process. This is accomplished through the work of over 200 researchers in more than 20 on-site laboratories and in collaborative partnerships that span the globe. Find out more about Van Andel Institute by visiting www.vai.org 100% to Research, Discovery & Hope®.
