HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE | SEPTEMBER 2018 2 Strength through Diversity | 6 Making Moves in Metabolism | 7 Small Differences, Big Impact

8 Van Andel Institute Graduate Students | 10 Honoring and Empowering Teachers | 11 Thinking and Acting Like Scientists

12 Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Awards | 13 Around the World | 14 Event Photos | 17 Sponsors | 18 Purple Community 5K

20 Duncan Lake Middle School | 22 Lacrosse Dads Support Research | 23 Donor Profile: Duke Suwyn| 24 Memorials and Tributes RESEARCH

2 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE STRENGTH THROUGH DIVERSITY VAI’S WOMEN SCIENTISTS ACCELERATE PROGRESS FOR THE FUTURE

Rigorous science, boundless creativity and diversity of thought are critical elements of a successful research enterprise. VAI is committed to fostering an environment that encourages excellence and is proud of its growing team of women faculty. Together with their collaborators in the U.S. and abroad, VAI scientists are discovering new ways to solve some of today’s greatest health challenges.

DR. LENA BRUNDIN DR. VIVIANE LABRIE Depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide, and Parkinson’s disease has long been considered to be a movement- more than 800,000 lose their lives to suicide each year. As a related disorder triggered by changes in the brain. Now, growing psychiatrist and a scientist, Dr. Lena Brundin searches for better evidence shows that other parts of the body, including the gut, may ways to diagnose and treat these serious public health concerns play a major role in its onset and could provide new opportunities by studying inflammation of the nervous system and translating for prevention and treatment. Dr. Viviane Labrie is working to her findings into new approaches to diagnosis, monitoring and develop these new therapeutic strategies by studying the complex treatment. web of factors that give rise to Parkinson’s in hopes of finding innovative ways to slow or stop its progression — something no current treatment can do.

DR. JUAN DU DR. XIAOHONG LI In biology, the structure of a molecule is directly linked to its role Once spreads to the bone, it becomes much more difficult in the body. Using the Institute’s high-powered cryo-electron to treat and much more painful for the patient. Dr. Xiaohong Li microscope (cryo-EM), Dr. Juan Du is working to understand the studies how and why certain — such as those in the breast, brain’s intricate communication system by visualizing its smallest lung and prostate — are more likely to migrate to the skeleton in components, which she hopes will inform the development of new hopes of finding new ways to stop this process and to treat these therapies for neurological diseases. aggressive cancers.

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STRENGTH THROUGH DIVERSITY (CONTINUED)

DR. HUI SHEN DR. PIROSKA SZABÓ Dr. Hui Shen harnesses the power of Big Data and cutting-edge Dr. Piroska Szabó studies the flow of hereditary information from computational methods to investigate the interaction between parents’ DNA to their offspring, with a focus on the “epigenetic genes and their epigenetic control systems in pursuit of new ways memories” that inform development. Slight alterations to these to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. She is particularly interested “memories,” which are manifested as tags that are added to the in women’s cancers, with a focus on ovarian cancer, but is also genetic code, have consequences on health and disease risk that interested in commonalities shared between different kinds of last throughout a person’s lifetime. cancer.

DR. HONG WEN DR. NING WU Epigenetic changes impact how the instructions in our DNA are Many human diseases, including diabetes, neurodegeneration carried out, making them a key player in cancer development, and cancer, are linked to cellular damage that accrues as we grow progression and resistance to treatment. Dr. Hong Wen and her older. Dr. Ning Wu aims to find new ways to prevent or slow the team are working to understand how cancer cells, particularly onset of such diseases by better understanding how altering one’s in pediatric cancers, exploit epigenetic processes to activate diet and, therefore, metabolism may delay the effects of aging. genes that cause cancer and to silence those that suppress the development of the disease. Ultimately, they hope to translate their findings into improved medications that correct these processes when they go awry, better treating cancers and enhancing the lives of patients.

Read more at vai.org/women-in-science,

4 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE | 5 RESEARCH MAKING MOVES IN METABOLISM VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ESTABLISHES PROGRAM EXPLORING METABOLISM, NUTRITION

On the surface, diseases like cancer, That’s why the Institute is establishing a • Dr. Adelheid Lempradl, who traces the Parkinson’s and diabetes are vastly global hub for metabolism research, which impact of metabolic changes across different. But go deeper and you’ll find that will foster an innovative, collaborative generations in an effort to develop ways to they are linked by a common thread, one environment and increase our impact on predict and prevent disease. that scientists hope will lead to new ways to human health. The goal is simple yet wide- prevent, diagnose and treat these disorders ranging: exhaustively investigate the links • Dr. J. Andrew Pospisilik, who seeks to link along with a range of other health problems between metabolism, nutrition, health and metabolic changes to alterations in how our that plague people around the world. disease, and translate the findings into genes are expressed, giving scientists new life-changing prevention and treatment tools to predict a person’s lifelong health That connector is metabolism, the complex strategies. outlook at birth. web of chemical reactions that controls countless biological processes, such as how To launch the program, we’ve recruited four Together with Van Andel Research Institute our bodies manage and distribute energy exceptional scientists from premier research investigators Dr. Brian Haab and Dr. Ning Wu, gleaned from food consumption. organizations in Canada and Germany. the program will develop a comprehensive They include: and precise understanding of the mechanisms Think of metabolism as a biological power that make our metabolism tick. plant — when there’s an outage or a • Dr. Russell Jones, who investigates malfunction, people who depend on that metabolism at the cellular level to It’s an urgent mission, spurred by a looming plant’s electricity aren’t able to go about understand how alterations in these increase in the incidence of many of the their business efficiently or, perhaps, even processes affect cell behavior and health, world’s most challenging diseases. This new at all. The same is true for our cells; if the with a specific eye on cancer and the program is a catalyst, one that will rally body’s metabolism doesn’t supply enough immune system. the collaborative spirit of the Institute and energy, cells can’t carry out the necessary connect all aspects of its research to create functions to keep us healthy. A robust • Dr. Connie Krawczyk, who studies the link a healthier future. understanding of how these processes between metabolism and the immune impact health — and how to fix them when system, with the goal of understanding how Stay tuned for more information at vai.org. they go awry — would be transformative. these systems work together to keep us . healthy and, when things go wrong, to promote disease.

6 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE SMALL DIFFERENCES, BIG IMPACT VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE SCIENTISTS PLAY MAJOR ROLE IN CREATION OF CANCER “ATLAS”

Just as a map (or these days, a GPS) can help you get to your destination, a new comprehensive atlas is helping scientists hit the mark when it comes to accurately classifying cancers.

Earlier this year, The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network, an initiative spearheaded by the National Institutes of Health, published its final batch of 27 studies detailing precise — and often subtle — molecular variations in 33 major types of cancer. The findings are the result of more than a decade of work by scientists in the U.S. and abroad, including Institute investigators Dr. Peter W. Laird and Dr. Hui Shen, and are already impacting how cancers are classified and studied.

The group’s findings were extensive, so we’ve broken them down into the top three takeaways:

1. Cancers should be classified primarily based on genetic, epigenetic and DR. PETER W. LAIRD & DR. HUI SHEN molecular differences. 2. Better classifying cancers is a 3. Working together is the way forward. Historically, cancers have been categorized game-changer for cancer research and TCGA’s work was a massive, decade-long and named based on the organ or tissue in treatment. undertaking that required the time and which they arose — for example, cancers When it comes to combating cancer, the talent of hundreds of scientists from around that start in the esophagus have been called old adage “Know thine enemy” is incredibly the world, who painstakingly analyzed more esophageal cancers and were believed to apt. Not only do the specific characteristics than 10,000 samples from 33 different have a lot in common with other cancers identified by TCGA reveal new vulnerabilities cancer types. None of this would have been found in the esophagus, and so on. that can be targeted by future medications, possible without an extraordinary level of but they also may help simplify treatment cooperation, teamwork and a singular TCGA’s findings urge a shift away from decisions today. dedication to creating a resource that may this view, based on new insight into the revolutionize cancer research and incredibly complex factors that influence For example, if physicians know that an treatment. and differentiate one cancer from another. individual’s cancer is marked by a certain In short, this means that a cancer found in characteristic, they can choose medications “Team science endeavors like TCGA are the the lower part of the esophagus may actually designed specifically for that subtype and future,” Laird said. “By sharing resources, have more in common with a stomach avoid other treatments that are better expertise and data, we were able to do cancer than other esophageal cancers. suited for another subtype. more together than we ever could have apart. It is our hope that this atlas will serve as a guide for scientists as they develop more personalized and more effective methods of patient care.”

To learn more, please visit lairdlab.vai.org and shenlab.vai.org.

VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE | 7 GRADUATE EDUCATION

VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE GRADUATE STUDENTS — GREAT SCIENCE, GLOBAL REACH

Kajang, a bustling city on the outskirts of State University and Spectrum Health.” things out,” Cordeiro-Spinetti said. the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, is a long way away from Grand Rapids, Arumugam works alongside a team of Today, Cordeiro-Spinetti is a doctoral Michigan. But for Menusha Arumugam, scientists in the laboratory of physician- student in the laboratory of Dr. Scott a doctoral student enrolled in Van Andel scientist Dr. Matt Steensma, an expert in Rothbart, where he collaborates with a team Institute Graduate School (VAIGS), both orthopedic oncology and rare diseases of scientists to better understand the role of cities are home. such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). in human diseases. In addition This direct connection between research to his work as a graduate student, he uses Arumugam is part of a community of and patient care is something that his love of communication and his big international students who come to Arumugam loves about her work in the personality to create educational videos he Van Andel Institute from every corner of Steensma lab, where she studies breast hopes will inspire others to pursue science the world to train as the scientific leaders cancer in NF1 patients. and examine their world. of the future. They hail from diverse backgrounds and cultures, but they are “When you’re a scientist working in a lab, “I’m always challenging myself and trying to bonded by a common desire to use sometimes you can forget why you’re reach people,” Cordeiro-Spinetti said. “I want their talents and skills in the service of doing what you’re doing,” Arumugam said. to tell people in Brazil and around the world, something they all feel strongly about — “In our lab, the work might directly impact ‘Hey, I’m working at this really cool place in the idea that great science can change the patients, and I think when you’re constantly Michigan where I am training to become a world for the better. reminded that your work impacts real great scientist, and if I can do it, you can do people, you’ll never lose the passion for it too.’” Menusha Arumugam (Malaysia) what you’re doing.” Arumugam’s love of science comes from Wooyoung Choi (South Korea) a deep desire to help people. As a young Eric Cordeiro-Spinetti (Brazil) Wooyoung Choi is both a scientist and an student growing up in Malaysia, Arumugam Science can mean a lot of things to a lot explorer. He has traveled to almost every had dreams of becoming a doctor and of people, but for Cordeiro-Spinetti, it country in Asia and has recently started to helping cure people suffering from disease. means living a well-examined life. Cordeiro- explore Canada and the United States. In Spinetti speaks about science in a soulfully 2016, he took the most significant trip of his “When I was a student in high school I enthusiastic way, like a dancer talking life when he traveled to Grand Rapids after shadowed a doctor and, while I liked the about music or an architect talking about finishing his master’s degree at Tsinghua idea of improving human health, I quickly geometry. University in Beijing, China. Drawn to the learned that I was really interested in Institute’s reputation for great science and figuring out how the diseases come about “I want everyone to be a scientist in their intrigued by the opportunity to work with and how we can improve treatments for own way,” he said. “Being a scientist is not the Institute’s state-of-the-art cryo-electron patients,” Arumumgam said. just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and being curious microscope (cryo-EM), Choi decided to move and thinking critically means you’re living halfway around the world to continue his From that moment on, Arumugam has your life to the fullest.” studies at VAIGS. worked toward her goal of being a scientist. That choice led her to leave her hometown His passion for science began as a small “I thought this was a great opportunity to of Kajang to study, first at the University of boy in Rio de Janeiro watching American be a part of an institute with this incredibly Michigan – Flint, and now at VAIGS. television shows and movies. The scientists advanced technology and answer really he saw on the glowing screen were larger complex biological questions,” Choi said. “When I received a scholarship from the than life characters, but they were “I wanted to use this technology to better Malaysian government to study abroad, I important, and they were making sense of understand the structures of proteins, which decided to come to Michigan to further my the world. can be used to understand mechanisms in education,” Arumugam said. “Grand Rapids cells and help develop new treatments.” is such a great city, and the Institute’s “I have a vivid memory of being 5 or 6 years location on the Medical Mile allows for a old and watching scientists on television Choi’s mentor at the Institute, Dr. Wei Lü, lot of collaboration with other scientists, shows and movies, and I loved how they is an expert in cryo-EM and structural clinicians and organizations like Michigan were always curious and trying to figure biology. Working and learning alongside a

8 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE MENUSHA ARUMUGAM, MINGE DU, WOOYOUNG CHOI & ERIC CORDEIRO-SPINETTI. scientist with such a specialized focus is the Minge Du (China) “I never imagined I would be in Grand opportunity of a lifetime. On her family’s farm in China, Minge Du Rapids, Michigan, but I am happy to be here tended to the bountiful corn and wheat because it’s such a good graduate school “Dr. Lü is very knowledgeable and crops. As a child working directly with the program,” Du said. “The size of the Institute experienced with using cryo-EM, and his natural world, Du developed a keen interest allows students to work collaboratively and enthusiasm for his work is incredible,” Choi in animals and plants, which eventually led get to know each other, and that is very said. “Everyone here is passionate about her to pursue a career in science. good for me.” teaching me, and everyone I work with treats me like family. Being here is life- “I loved nature and animals when I was Du’s work with Dr. Li focuses on uncovering changing.” young, but I became really interested in the molecular structure of specific proteins science in college, where I studied a lot using tools such as cryo-EM. Her work at The close-knit bonds Choi has with his of biology,” Du said. “I have always been a the Institute is unlike any experience she’s mentor and classmates helped him very curious person, and while most of my ever had, and she is excited to work with navigate the complexities of a new family are farmers, I decided I wanted to be program peers who share her interest in culture and new environment, and these a scientist.” technology and scientific discovery. relationships have helped him succeed in this new adventure. Du began her graduate education in the “Every day, I am discussing newly published U.S. at Stony Brook University in New York. papers, working and collaborating with “People are really kind here and care There, she worked alongside Dr. Huilin Li, other scientists, and living a life much about teaching me not just science but whose research uses cryo-EM to determine different than I ever expected,” Du said. “I American culture. They really want me to the structures of molecules. When Dr. Li am glad I am following my dreams.” learn,” Choi said. “I am happy to be at a accepted a position at Van Andel Research graduate program that provides such great Institute, Du and her husband, who is also Learn more about supporting Van Andel opportunities and lets me seek out and a scientist in Li’s lab, followed him to Institute Graduate School by contacting achieve my goals for the future.” Grand Rapids. Teresa Reid at [email protected].

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HONORING AND EMPOWERING TEACHERS — VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE’S INAUGURAL SCIENCE ON THE GRAND CONFERENCE

In July 2018, more than 130 teachers, Reaching out to teachers everywhere think like a scientist in the classroom, there administrators and education Lisa Carlstrom, a fifth-grade teacher from is no reason why you can’t be one in the professionals visited Van Andel Holy Spirit School in Grand Rapids, attended future. I think this understanding is really Education Institute (VAEI) for the the conference with other K–12 teachers as important.” inaugural Science on the Grand a way to improve inquiry-based learning in conference. Terra Tarango, Van Andel her classroom. Learning what VAEI is all about Education Institute’s director, and her Tarango is optimistic that the conference team at VAEI designed the conference to “The conference had really good sessions, will serve as a way for teachers and honor the work of teachers and provide and every one of the speakers was administrators to become familiarized with them with the opportunity to gain practical, amazing,” Carlstrom said. ”We had the both the Institute and its mission, which purposeful strategies to incorporate opportunity to learn hands-on techniques focuses prominently on inquiry-based inquiry-based instruction into their we can take back to the classroom and instruction. teaching. apply. I am really fired up to change things up when we start school this fall.” “This conference is a good way for educators to get to know us at VAEI and Conference members came to the Institute metaphorically kick the tires a little,” from across West Michigan, and more than Tarango said. “To make meaningful nine states in the U.S. as well as Canada. transformations in instruction, we often Lori Corley, principal of Springfield work with teachers over a two- or three- Elementary in Greenwood, South Carolina, year period, so this conference lets teachers traveled thousands of miles to attend the learn what we’re about and see if VAEI is conference along with two science teachers a good fit for their continued professional from her school. Corley was introduced to development.” the Institute while attending the National Science Teachers Association Conference, The two-day conference was divided into where she met VAEI education specialists two sections — day one focusing on and learned about the Institute’s science classroom culture and day two focusing TEACHERS DISCUSS INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING AT THE education and professional development on practical, inquiry-based lessons and INAUGURAL SCIENCE ON THE GRAND CONFERENCE. programs. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) content. Tarango views the VAEI was honored to kick off the event with “After meeting representatives from the conference structure as a reflection of exceptional keynote presentations from Institute, I recognized that the beliefs that VAEI’s framework, which emphasizes both Taylor Mali, education advocate and author go into VAEI’s education philosophy are the classroom learning environment and of What Teachers Make, on day one, and very similar to the beliefs that I hold as a content-area knowledge. B. Gentry Lee, chief engineer for the Solar principal,” she said. System Exploration Directorate and partner “I think the conference was a perfect forum for Carl Sagan’s Cosmos, on day two. While at the conference, Corley and for reminding teachers why they entered members of her team went on a tour of this noble profession and inspiring them to “During this event we literally and an Institute lab, met with scientists, continually grow and improve their craft,” figuratively rolled out the red carpet for participated in breakout sessions, heard she said. “I have heard from many teachers teachers,” Tarango said. “We wanted inspirational speakers and networked with who were frustrated with teaching, tempted teachers to be inspired by world-class teachers, where they discovered new ways to leave education altogether, and then speakers as well as empowered with to view science education and new insights heard an inspiring speaker or learned an classroom-proven strategies and lessons to into their profession. innovative strategy, and just like that — they create extraordinary classrooms. But more are recommitted to their students and all than that, we wanted them to feel honored “One of the takeaways I received from the the promise of this remarkable profession.” and appreciated for the extraordinary work conference is the importance of teaching they do.” students to think like scientists,” Corley said. For information on VAEI’s educational “We want to let students know that if you programs and events, visit vaei.org.

10 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE THINKING AND ACTING LIKE SCIENTISTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SPEND SUMMER DAYS AT VAN ANDEL EDUCATION INSTITUTE

High School students from across West Michigan spent their summer days thinking and acting like scientists during Van Andel Education Institute’s (VAEI) week-long summer camp held in July 2018. Students used hands- on interactive investigations and inquiry-based learning techniques to delve into a series of complex projects including using electrophoresis to identify DNA, testing the Esther Vanderwey, Sophomore water quality of river water, “I like science very much, so I exploring what it would be like really enjoyed this camp. Today, Sophia Maisel & Lucie Kovarik, Freshmen to live on Mars and building and we were using DNA to figure out “The camp was good because it was very hands-on, and compared testing robotic devices. how to solve crimes. We used to doing online courses, this was more fun. We did a lot of trial and samples and gel electrophoresis error in our projects, which is cool because it’s all up to you and VAEI’s summer camp is one to match DNA and learn about your group if you succeed or fail. I liked working with other people of several student programs forensics. My interests are in and collaborating, and it was fun seeing people succeed.” in which young scientists can zoology, but I love all sciences explore their world, collaborate and I had a lot of fun.” with other students and learn in an environment where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking thrive.

The Van Andel Education Institute summer camp was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation.

Eli Lake, Freshman Alex Kempston, Freshman “The instructors we had at the “Everyone at the camp is camp are really nice. What I interested in science, and it really loved is that we were was a good opportunity for me doing things that scientists in to be around other people who a big university lab do right like science as much as I do. here in a classroom, and that is I’m really interested in science really cool. I really like science as a career.” and one day I would like to be a molecular biologist.” Learn more about VAEI’s summer camp and other student programs by visiting vaei.org/student-programs.

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CAROL VAN ANDEL ANGEL OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Van Andel Institute (VAI) honored donors • First National Bank of Michigan and volunteers at the sixth annual Carol • Margaret Fondren Van Andel Angel of Excellence dinner • GVSU DIII Hockey Fights Cancer and awards presentation in April 2018. • Haworth, Inc. The annual event celebrates individuals • Ted & Amy Heilman and organizations who have demonstrated • Paul & Rosemary Heule excellence and made significant • Independent Bank contributions to Van Andel Institute’s • James H. Bouwhuis Memorial Golf mission through volunteer service and Outing charitable commitment. During the 2018 • Blake & Mary Krueger event, Angel of Excellence Awards were • Mari J. Meyer presented to Duncan Lake Middle School, Trail Run for Hope Jeffery Roberts, Therese Rowerdink, Susan • Jack Nichols Stafford and West Ottawa Purple Power. • Priority Health • Pure Barre on the Blue Bridge with Lolë The event also welcomes new members • The Bank of Holland of the Institute’s Leadership and Legacy • Traverse City Hockey Fights Cancer Societies. Both societies honor individuals, Game TCW vs. TCC businesses and organizations who have • Traverse City West Football made significant contributions to the • Alvin & Hylda Tuuk Institute’s biomedical research and science • Brian & Lori Vander Baan education programs. The Leadership • Allen & Nancy VanderLaan Society recognizes those who have given • Jim & Jane Zwiers more than $10,000, and the Legacy Society is an honor bestowed to those who have given more than $100,000 cumulatively.

2018 Legacy Society Inductees: • Bee Brave 5K • John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation • Lighthouse Group • Meijer • Neiman Marcus • Southside Ice Arena – Hockey Fights Cancer • Tempting Tables

2018 Leadership Society Inductees: • AT Media Studio • Patrick & Kristine Brady • Cisco Michigan Partner Community • Bill & Marilyn Crawford • Jeffrey & Mary Dixon • Eagles for Eric • Eileen DeVries Family Foundation

(STARTING AT THE TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT) THERESE ROWERDINK, SUSAN STAFFORD & CAROL VAN ANDEL; RYAN GRAHAM; JEFFERY ROBERTS & CAROL VAN ANDEL; CAROL VAN ANDEL & MEMBERS OF WEST OTTAWA PURPLE POWER.

12 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE AROUND THE WORLD

Around the World, a signature special event for the Institute’s JBoard Ambassadors, was held in June 2018.

More than 250 JBoard members, Institute donors and special guests gathered together on a beautiful spring night atop the Medical Mile in Grand Rapids’ Crescent Park. The night featured global cuisine, craft cocktails and a variety of wines from around the world. This year’s Around the World event raised important funds for Van Andel Education Institute’s inquiry-based science education programs including lessons and field experiences for students as well as an innovation in education award for educators.

Around the World is one of many JBoard- sponsored special events that benefit the Institute’s biomedical research and science education programs. Since 2009, the JBoard has given young professionals a way to lend their time and talent to support the Institute’s mission.

Interested in joining the Institute’s JBoard? Visit vai.org/jboard or contact Sarah Rollman at [email protected].

(STARTING AT THE TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT) AB; VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS; RACHEL MRAZ & CHAD BASSETT; KAITLYN DISSELKOEN SWAN; SARAH TUPPER, ABBIE BENTON, MOLLY CHELOVICH & KATHY TUPPER.

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WINTERFEST

(STARTING AT THE TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT) GEORGE SHARPE JR. & MISSY SHARPE & SALLY MURDOCK; MARK & JENN BUGGE; DALE & DIANE EVERETT, RON & MARY RUTKOWSKI; DAVID BRONKEMA; DAVID VAN ANDEL.

14 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE ART OF FASHION & RESEARCH

(STARTING AT THE TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT) KEN DEWEY, CAROL VAN ANDEL & RENEE JANOVSKY; MODEL WALKING THE ART OF FASHION & RESEARCH CATWALK; LAURA FABRIZIO & EILEEN BRADER; ANOTHER MODEL WALKING THE CATWALK.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS DINNER

(STARTING AT THE TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT) DAVID VAN ANDEL & TIM LONG; DR. PETER A. JONES & WIFE, VERONICA; VICKY LUDEMA.

16 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS To learn more about sponsoring an event, contact Sarah Rollman at [email protected].

Winterfest The Sandi Gentry Team RE/MAX Lakeshore Purple Community 5K Aon The Sharpe Collection B93 Aquinas College The Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation Buffalo Wild Wings B.D.'s BBQ US Signal Classic Race Management Belwith Products Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Consumers Credit Union Blue Water Custom Homes Wheelhouse DJ Grant Miller Carnelian Energy Capital Women's LifeStyle Magazine Eastern Floral Crowe LLP Eurest Cumulus Media Art of Fashion & Research Family Fare & D&W Fresh Market Dan Shapiro & Joe Mangini Lighthouse Group Gazelle Sports Deloitte Neiman Marcus Give 'Em A Break Safety Divani Groove City Events Eastbrook Homes Around the World Lighthouse Property Management, LLC Grand Rapids Christian Schools Alliance Beverage Mary Free Bed YMCA Harvey Automotive Blake Crabb Metro Health Sports Medicine iHeartMedia, Inc. Brian DeVries & Barbara Pugh Michigan Paving Jerry & Karen DeBlaay Chad Bassett Nothing Bundt Cakes John & Kristine Palmer Comfort Research Old Orchard Brands K3 NOW Neuroscience Optimized Wellness Crowe LLP Polar Brrr Cryo King Street Capital Management Dan & Carol Springer Ron's Beans Lighthouse Group Edward Jones XS Energy Drink Macatawa Bank Eileen DeVries Family Foundation Mazzo Cucina D'Italia John Hancock Financial Services McShane & Bowie, P.L.C. Ken Hoffman & Lisa Rose Mercy Health Lee & Alexandra Perez MGD Technologies, Inc. Leigh's MSU College of Human Medicine Marc & Ashley Veenstra NorthStar Commercial Media 3 Design Nothing Bundt Cakes Metro Health – Oppenheimer & Company Inc. – Health Michael J. Murdock, Director of Investments Priority Health Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Renew Family Dental Perper Design Rocket Science Pioneer Construction RoMan Manufacturing Inc. Red Water Restaurant Group Rowerdink Inc. Rockford Construction Scott & Jan Spoelhof Foundation Ruth's Chris Steak House The Meijer Foundation Rycenga Building Center The Tupper Group – Merrill Lynch San Chez Bistro Townsquare Media (Channel 95.7, six.one.six 100.5 The River, 98.7 WFGR) Slows Bar BQ Sobie Meats Suburban Landscapes Taconic Charitable Foundation The Chop House

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PURPLE COMMUNITY 5K — STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS MEAN MORE THAN A CHECK

On a cool, spring Saturday morning, donations per day, but it’s important to her hundreds of people rallied together on that the Consumers team can give more the beautiful grounds of the Mary Free than just funds. “One of the many reasons Bed YMCA in Grand Rapids for the annual Consumers Credit Union Purple “If we are going to back a cause, we aren’t we sponsor the Purple Community 5K (PC5K). Enthusiastic just going to write a check, we need to have runners, walkers and volunteers feet on the ground,” Jarman-Johnson said. Community 5K is because participated in a day of activism and “One of the many reasons we sponsor the there’s a connection fundraising in support of Van Andel Purple Community 5K is because there’s Institute’s (VAI) research into cancer, a connection between people and, for us, between people and, for us, Parkinson’s and other diseases. The event it’s important to have that face-to-face has grown from a small gathering in 2015 connection with our charitable giving it’s important to have that into one of West Michigan’s premier 5K partners and the people we serve.” races, thanks to an outpouring of face-to-face connection community support and sponsors like Jarman-Johnson works with Stephanie with our charitable giving Consumers Credit Union and the Mary Free Stacey, an office manager at one of Bed YMCA. Both organizations have built Consumers’ West Michigan locations, to partners and the people bridges between the Institute’s mission and help organize their 5K team and get their the people they serve and helped spread staff involved. Working directly with Purple we serve.” Purple Community’s message of hope to Community and her coworkers to support spirited new audiences. cancer research is incredibly meaningful - Lynne Jarman-Johnson for Stacey, whose mother recently became Feet on the Ground cancer free. Lynne Jarman-Johnson, chief marketing officer for Consumers Credit Union, views the organization’s title sponsorship of the “Right when I became involved with this PC5K as an extension of the company’s corporate values and community-focused business model. Jarman-Johnson’s contagious enthusiasm for giving back, and the efforts of Consumers Credit Union, have helped expand the PC5K’s reach and develop it into a day of exceptional engagement and fundraising.

“Since the beginning, helping our community has been part of our organization’s mission,” Jarman-Johnson said. “For us, it’s very personal — we are proud to be the title sponsor for this event and see it as a way to serve our Consumers family and our region as a whole. Giving back is part of our culture.”

Jarman-Johnson receives more than 10 requests for event sponsorships and LYNNE JARMAN-JOHNSON

18 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE think we can do more when we are working and friends who are there caring for them. together.” This event is a way for us to come together as a community and say, ‘you’re not alone’,” By hosting the PC5K, the Mary Free Bed Petr said. “I’ve always believed that people YMCA has given Purple Community members want to be involved with something that’s access to a beautiful course and top-tier bigger than themselves, and I think the facilities for the event and provided the PC5K is an event that gives people that Y’s members who have been impacted by opportunity. It’s an event we are really cancer with a powerful way to connect and proud to support.” support one another. If you are interested in getting involved “Speaking through the lens of a husband with Purple Community, please contact who recently lost his wife to cancer, a Ashley Owen at [email protected]. framework of support is so critical, not only to those who are going through cancer treatment, but for those family members

PAUL PETR

“Right when I became involved with this event, the fight against cancer became extremely personal because it came for my momma,” Stacey said. “Because of cancer research, my mom was able to use a new treatment that worked for her, and now, knock on wood, she is doing just fine. By supporting this event, I hope we can give these researchers everything that they need.”

Healthy mind, body and spirit for all For Paul Petr, district executive director for the Mary Free Bed YMCA, working for the YMCA is not just a job, it’s a calling. The Y’s focus on the critical needs of the community and its roots in faith and human wellness are things Petr feels deeply passionate about. These values, integral to the Y’s mission, are some of the many reasons Petr believes the partnership with Purple Community is such a good fit.

“Whether we are leading an initiative, convening an event or partnering with another organization, making our community healthier is one of our main (TOP) RUNNERS AT THE ANNUAL CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION PURPLE COMMUNITY 5K; goals,” Petr said. “I think our partnership CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION TEAM. with Purple Community is strong, and I

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DUNCAN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL — SUPPORTING CANCER RESEARCH ACROSS GENERATIONS Duncan Lake Middle School in Hannah Jablonski, a 23-year-old recent “It’s very important that the Cancer Walk is Caledonia, Michigan, sits tucked college graduate, remembers being a student-run and that they have a chance to away between sprawling farmland creative, expressive eighth-grader at lead,” Alexander said. “Every year you can and rolling country roads. From the Duncan Lake. As a member of the school’s see the sixth-graders falling in love with the outside, its brown brick building looks student council, she worked with her event and getting excited about how they like an average middle school anywhere classmates to plan and organize the very can support cancer research, and the cool in the United States, but its students first Cancer Walk in 2008. thing is, when those enthusiastic kids get have achieved something extraordinary. to eighth-grade, they are the leaders taking For more than a decade, the school’s “It all started because we wanted to do charge.” student council has planned and hosted something to give back and support good an event that has inspired their quiet, causes, and because we knew a lot of In addition to planning and executing a rural community and raised more than people were affected by cancer, we successful event, students at Duncan Lake $100,000 to benefit cancer research at decided to do the first Cancer Walk,” also make it a point to come up with some Van Andel Research Institute (VARI). By Jablonski said. “It was such a good out-of-the-box fundraising ideas and have working together and passing the torch experience. When you’re a student and one rule — the crazier the better. to successive generations, the students at you have the freedom to plan an event like Duncan Lake have redefined what young this, and you know that you can make a “Our students come up with some pretty people can do when their hearts and difference in the world, it’s really impactful.” interesting fundraising ideas,” Alexander minds are united by a common cause. said. “We’ve had a teacher dunk tank, Students leading the way teachers getting slimed, unicycle jousting, Elizabeth Alexander, enrichment cupcake wars, sponge toss wars and we’ve coordinator at Duncan Lake, has worked even had a teacher with a fear of snakes for the past 10 years with students like agree to wear a student’s pet snake around Jablonski to help them plan their Cancer his neck if the fundraising goal was met. Walk. Since the very first event, Alexander The kids get creative.” has been impressed with the students’ ability to take charge of their event and Unified behind a powerful cause take pride in their work. Since the very first Cancer Walk was organized by Jablonski and her classmates, the event has become a source of fun, comradery and community that has unified “When you’re a student students, teachers and their families and and you have the freedom friends behind an important mission. to plan an event like this, “This event really shows kids that they can give back to their community and that and you know that you creating change is doable,” Alexander said. “Personally, I lost two family members to can make a difference cancer in the last few years, and this event is a source of hope — hope that the in the world, it’s really Institute’s researchers might one day find impactful.” a treatment or cure that could help people survive.” - Hannah Jablonski

HANNAH JABLONSKI

20 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE DUNCAN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS AWARDED A CAROL VAN ANDEL ANGEL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD IN 2018 FOR THEIR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & IMPRESSIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THAT BENEFIT CANCER RESEARCH AT VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE.

Jablonski is proud that the Cancer Walk and that the small event she and her “I have always believed that you get as gives so many people hope for the future, classmates had organized had raised more much as you give into the world, and these and she continues to spread the message than six figures. kids are giving a lot.” all these years later. While in college, Alexander surprised Jablonski by inviting “It’s really an inspiration to know that a If you are interested in getting involved her to speak at a pep rally and say a few few kids in middle school can organize with Purple Community, please contact words about the event she helped create. an event, raise an impressive amount of Ashley Owen at [email protected]. Jablonski was shocked that Alexander had money and make a difference in the lives of remembered her after all these years people living with cancer,” Jablonski said.

(LEFT) RYAN GRAHAM, PRINCIPAL AT DUNCAN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL & ELIZABETH ALEXANDER; (RIGHT) DUNCAN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATE AT THEIR ANNUAL CANCER WALK.

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LACROSSE DADS SUPPORT RESEARCH AND CHECK CANCER

When Paul Anglim’s son James began playing lacrosse in sixth-grade, his wife, Kelly, was battling through a difficult fight with . Throughout it all, she made it a point to attend as many of James’ games as she could. She loved sports, treasured being there for her kids and was driven by a powerful force Anglim calls her “warrior spirit.” In 2013, Kelly lost her fight with breast cancer, but her warrior spirit lives on in Paul and their three children. Beating cancer is a cause close to Anglim’s heart. He knows what it means to lose a loved one to this devastating disease, and this understanding is what motivated him to take action and give back.

In 2018, along with co-chair Brian Dickerson, Anglim and two committees of dedicated parents helped plan and organize a Purple Community lacrosse game between two West Michigan high schools that raised more than (LEFT) BRIAN & DEVIN DICKERSON; (RIGHT) EMILY, JAMES & PAUL ANGLIM. $27,000 to benefit cancer research at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI). Anglim a co-chair on the committee in order to “I think West Michigan’s generous spirit and and Dickerson have sons in the lacrosse give back and raise funds to benefit the desire to help people comes from a deep program at Grandville High School, and Institute’s mission. Like Anglim, he is proud sense of faith and spirituality,” Dickerson they both wanted to do something with to have been a part of an event that is said. the team that would support those living so meaningful to people who have been with and affected by cancer. Working with affected by cancer. The game gave both men the chance to another committee at Rockford High School, bond with their sons over a shared mission, the parents brought athletes, their families “The Purple Community game is an remember loved ones lost to cancer, and and their community together for a day that opportunity for me, as a member of the place a bright light on the idea that great wasn’t just about winning and losing — it was Grandville lacrosse program, to do things can happen when good people work about making a difference in people’s lives. something good for the community,” together. Dickerson said. “We have a really good, “James is the youngest of my three children, solid group of kids who understand that it’s “My son and I are both very happy that and he saw his two older sisters get the important to be involved with something our community provided so much support opportunity to cheer or play for their mom like this. They know they’re here to make for this game,” Anglim said. “Cancer has multiple times in high school,” Anglim said. a difference and have a positive impact on directly impacted our family in the loss “When his coach asked if we would be society.” of Kelly, and it has greatly impacted the involved, James and I said we would work on Grandville family in the loss of our principal, the game together. This was the first time Dickerson and Anglim helped make sure Chris Vanderslice. This game provided a James had the opportunity to play in honor the event was a success, and the two busy memorable way for us to have a lasting of his mom. I was glad this game benefitted fathers worked long hours doing everything impact in the fight against cancer.” VARI, because Kelly and I both believed that from getting event sponsors and the Institute might one day develop a cure planning the game schedule to arranging If you are interested in hosting a Purple for cancer.” concessions, procuring t-shirts and getting Community game at your school, please specialty jerseys made for the teams. It was contact Ashley Owen at [email protected]. Faith and generosity a true labor of love, and Dickerson believes Dickerson, whose son was a varsity player their work ethic and dedication came from on Grandville’s lacrosse team, decided to be a higher place.

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Duke Suwyn — A Sense of Hope

One love, one moment in time that With a good deal of encouragement from happens by chance, can give a person Sue, Duke pursued a career in commercial the ability to see the world in a new way. real estate and became an executive with When Duke Suwyn first met his wife Sue Colliers International. In his leadership at a Church function, his world opened position, he encouraged the company to up and he was never the same. Suwyn, focus a portion of their charitable giving on a self-described country boy, grew up on a the Institute in support of disease research. family farm in the lush Michigan countryside. The gift, totaling more than $100,000, Sue was from Chicago — the city of big provided Institute scientists with the funds shoulders — and was filled with ambition, to facilitate research into rare childhood drive and determination. diseases.

“The first time I saw her, I knew she was “As far as philanthropy, we fight way out unlike anyone I’d ever met,” Suwyn said.” She of our weight class here in Grand Rapids,” was extremely talented, gregarious and full Suwyn said. “In this city, we really benefit of life. And from that moment on, she was from the leadership of some visionary my mentor, coach and my teammate.” families in our community, and there’s a feeling that we need to continue what Sue and Duke got married, started a family, people like the Van Andels have started and built successful careers and discovered keep that ball rolling.” DUKE SUWYN their love for giving back to their community. Together, they were active in their children’s In 2016, Suwyn’s connection to the Institute school, Ada Christian, and guided by a deep became extraordinarily personal when Sue “As far as philanthropy, faith, they served on the school’s various was diagnosed with an aggressive form foundations and boards. Through their of glioblastoma multiform brain cancer. we fight way out of our philanthropic work, they met David and Suddenly, and without warning, the woman Carol Van Andel, who also volunteered and who gave his life meaning was facing an weight class here in gave of their time and talent to benefit the incredible battle. school. Grand Rapids.” “When Sue was diagnosed, we knew we “They are two real-life angels,” Suwyn said. needed help, and we felt fortunate to live - Duke Suwyn “They were some of the most hardworking, in a community where we have these great focused, visionary people I’d ever met. hospitals and research centers right here in “There were two places Sue wanted They didn’t just come with ideas — they our city,” Suwyn said. “The facilities on the people to think about when they thought really rolled up their sleeves and helped us Medical Mile are just amazing, and when of her — Ada Christian and Van Andel improve the school for the better.” you go into these places, you don’t go in Institute,” Suwyn said. “When you see the there thinking negatively, you go in with passion that the Institute’s scientists have Impressed by the Van Andels’ generosity, the such a sense of hope.” for their work, and you know that these Suwyns decided to get involved with scientists are going to work every day for Van Andel Institute and soon became some During this difficult time, both Sue and the benefit of other people, you really can’t of the Institute’s most ardent advocates and Duke were comforted with the idea that help but fall in love with this place.” donors. the Institute’s scientists were working on new treatments that might one day help Interested in learning more about the Society “We were both very passionate about the others affected by cancer. Sue passed away of Hope and planned giving at VAI? Visit vai. cancer and disease research and the in August 2017, and one of her last wishes org/society-hope or vai.org/plannedgiving or Institute’s mission, and even though we was that memorial gifts be given to the two contact Teresa Reid at [email protected]. had limited resources, we found ways to organizations that were held closest to her give of our time and build awareness about heart. what an incredible gift this Institute is to our community,” Suwyn said.

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We appreciate your trust in us to fight disease in memory or in honor of your family and friends­ ­— with hope for a healthier tomorrow. To make a MEMORIALS gift in memory or honor of a loved one, please call 616.234.5552. Bernadine J. Aidif Jane McMeekin Robert & Ann Bronkema Gregory & Gretchen Lentz Thomas C. Evert Jacqueline Irish Gregory Moss Jon & Nancy Denhof Timothy & Kimberly Long Jean Swaney Brooke Oprsal Shirley & Maurie Duncan Ray Luisier Dr. Art Alberts Michaela Paparella Larry & Deborah Gillam Linda May Delbert M. Fend William Alberts Troy Rambo Laura Hayden Jeff & Mary Ann McChesney Joseph Popiel Carole Howard Dan Shust Paul & Lynne Kleeman Dale & Connie Selvius Coryndi McFadden Christine Steinmetz Gerald Klein Ryan & Angie Stumpo Roy Ferguson Kara Stockard Leo & Marcia Klein Thomas & Shelly Sturgeon Keith & Carolyn Murphy Betty Anderson Tamara Unger Patricia & Barry Klein Adam & Arielle Suwyn Carole & Bill Warren Jack Volk Carl & Beth Kusmierski Philip & Martha Sweedyk Joe Fisher Candance Wise Barbara & Jim Long Drew Vecchio Amy Nelson Robert C. Anderson Duane & Rita Lowing Jonathan VerLee David & Lynne Robinson Dianne S. Barrenger Kim Monks Allan & Mary Jo Weeks Butch Forystek Ann Barrenger Bob & Pat Stone Jay & Lisa Williams James Johnson Vivian G. Anderson Lesley VanderWall Andrew Witlits David & Lynne Robinson Keith Bassett Theodore & Sheila Young Betty J. Frederick Regena Bassett Frank Campbell Nathan & Catherine Zietse Raymond Frederick Cindy Antonides Paul & Lynn Getzin Ricky & Debbra Yeager Mildred Bauer Harold E. Cook Joshua K. Fromer Arthur & Janice Schmude John C. Canepa Marilyn Cook Jacqueline Irish Allan L. Arnoys Jim & Gail Fahner Joanne Arnoys Jeffrey Beagle Dan Creger Vickie L. Gilbert Robert Arnoys Jessica Clendening Barbara Castle-Piper David & Tamara Kroll Dayna Anderson Jody Monetza Eric & Mary Shupe Peggy Church Harold E. Atkinson Julio Cuevas Amber Corneillie Kenneth & Elizabeth Foster R. Dale Berger Anna L. Charles Ivannia Cuevas Oscar & Kathleen Hernandez Donna Tolan Frederick & Willow Chapla Irving & Nancy Humphreys Shaista Aziz Dawn Zokoe Susan DeRoos Kent City American Legion Jodi Mulder Nicole Beuschel Lyle & Roberta Brockway Auxiliary Unit 123 Sue Baar Ronald E. Coats Mark & Jaimi Kent Mary Badanek Keith & Carolyn Murphy Frank W. Diehl Maynard & Imogene Klein Kenneth & Katherine Ernest Bevins Bruce Tuttleman Selena Marr Sanders David Bevins Katelynn E. Conzelmann Mark & Mary Beth Meijer Beverly Assink Carson O. Donley Edward & Judith Mortensen David J. Baines Larry L. Blair Brian & Sheri Backus Elizabeth Donley Bob & Paula Reister Roger & Kelley Stranger Frieda & James Jaynes Michael Barto Ann Videtich Chuck & Christine Boelkins Kathleen Drennan Kathleen Videtich James Barcelona Iva Blevins Dianne Bowman Patrick & Kristine Brady James Ward Patricia Barcelona Gale & Anne Stephens Patrick & Kristine Brady James & Nanette Ward Amanda Beirne Dr. & Mrs. Gregory L. Cammell Delbert C. Dykstra Cynthia Watson Karen Dillon Mitch Bogart Thomas & Judith Conzelmann Kenneth & Cheryl Haverdink Jean Williams Erin Elliott Jim & Joyce Thomasma Lyle & Karen Conzelmann Tonya Woollard Kimberly Engerer Mindick Sandra & Robert Davison Edward Dzwonkowski Erin Gaeta Mickey Boucher Anita Defelice Arline Dzwonkowski Rose Gillett Anne Houser Mike & Pam Murray Jack & Linda Flory Douglas & Kelly Hutchings Kerry Ketring Albert Foo Melissa A. Eden Nancy Kramer Paul D. Bowers Lisa Fuerst Keith & Carolyn Murphy Fredrick S. Gleason Jacob Lambert Jean Swaney Geosyntec Consultants Sandra Gleason Rachele Lawton William & Theresa Grant Bud Elve Thomas & Hazel Palmer Richard & Susan Liftin Wayne J. Brown Diane Holt Mark & Anne Elve Tamara Van Stee Megan Looby Judi Betancourt Carolyn & Mike Lacusta Oma Werner Carol Marshall Elizabeth & Neal Boluyt Jeff & Deb Laux

24 | VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOPE MEMORIALS (CONTINUED) John T. Gollehon Mark L. Kastner Jack Edwards Gertrude Maves Jeannine A. Lankfer Pool Ralph & Jane Holewa Brenda Kastner Karen Gernaat David & Tamara Kroll Charles Anderson The Law Offices of Thomas & Margaret Jager Elizabeth Buyce David L. Carrier, P.C. Marian Katzenstein Leo & Carlene Korchak Matthew McDonald Ann Cheever Dr. Dorothy C. Armstrong Marjory Leestma Laura Jaynes Fred & Linda Fish Mary M. Grigware Michael & Andrea Leestma Marie Gowell Jean Swaney William R. King Melvin & Marlene Nylaan Donald McGinnis Bob & Kathy Larkin Richard King Jason Papes Mark & Kelly Ann Giura Pauline Mangold Carol A. Haarman James Reddington Yvonne Richards Stephen Haarman John E. Koehler Jack & Mary Siebers Lawrence Miller Roger & Kathleen Schecter James & Donna Atman Cora Sinke Jack & Kelli Miller Daryl & Diane Springett Bruce L. Hansen William & Etter Deal Jessica Squire Jeff Roloff Wayne & Andree Tanner Patricia Ter Haar Marcia Deyoung John & Judy Steigenga Kerri Vitale Dennis Echelbarger Michael Stob Peter A. Moga Andy & Maria Young Charles Heise Elite Baseball & Softball Christine Wassenaar Robyn & Stephen Charles Keith & Carolyn Murphy Training Paul & Ann Lawrence Richard L. Pullen Jay & Kathleen Jensen Allan C. Lowe, Jr. Ted & Karen Niemeyer Ruth Kemp Steven M. Hertel Donald & Sue Munn Allan & Barbara Lowe Bradley Putman Antoinette Hertel Susan Rublein Donna Scribner Karen Randolph Joni Schmidt Cornelia M. MacDonald Denise Witthoft Cathy Mathews Jim Hickey Peter & Bonnie Sherman The Hidden Hills Book Club Catherine Amodeo Mark & Denise Steiner James E. Molenaar Neda Raterink Stevens Pointe Condo Wade Mackay Ella Topp Gary Raterink Lawrence E. Hicks Association Thomas & Susan Swaney Mary Lou Hicks Barry & Robin Trenchard Gay N. Moody Robert L. Ray Donald W. Maine James & Marilee Hulswit Eugene & Barbara Gutting Stuart Hoffius Donald R. Kozal Jim & Gail Fahner Stacey Mattson Dirk & June Hoffius Anonymous Thomas & Mickie Fox Roger & Kelley Stranger Anne Rempel Ronald & Mary Frick Chari Norum Michael Holder Eve Kranenberg Edward Fritsch Suzanne Mucci James & Carol Belmarez Jean Swaney Eric & Tahli Goldstein George & Julia Steinhardt Kenneth A. Rongey Randall & Betty Heyboer Linda Anderson Grandpa Holzgen Daniel Kurlendo Twayne Howard Jane Nichols Anesthesia Practice Arden Holzgen Jacqueline Kozal Mike & Sue Jandernoa John Nichols Consultants David & Amy Leonard Anonymous Robert Horgan Marion L. & W. Hudson Ray Loeschner Kathryn L. Olinger Mary M. Appelt, M.D. Craig & Debra Marshall Lamoreaux Barbara Marcus Randy Olinger John & Carol Baar Thomas Lamoreaux Jamie & Gerilyn May Donald & Sally Beaudoin Stuart D. Huntley Mark & Mary Beth Meijer Ronald Patrick Stephen & Susan Bishop George & Jane Muscott George LaPlante Donald Fochtman & Jane Sedlecky Suzanne Bowman Patsy Landy Kay Omalia John & Ruby Carlino Patricia Hutchings Kenneth & Jill Peirce Robert E. Pearson Roger & Carolyn Clark Lindsey Hutchings Jan Lapp Betty & Norm Schmitt Karen Kamerschen Daniel & Linda Conway Barbara Minier Duke Suwyn Jon Cowan Margaret M. Jenkins Orley & Judith Swoveland Brenda Peterson Edward & Linda Cox Howard & Kimberly Perrin Sanford C. Leestma Dr. Jacqueline D. Taylor Michael DeBoe Brielle Darynn John & Bonita Woodman Samuel & Donna Anema The Jerry & Marcia Tubergen Daniel & Virginia DeWitt Vincent Biondo Foundation Denise Picardat Alexander & Lavonne Dragt Adolf J. Jonaitis Shane Brown Edith Vasu Bethany Mulligan Linda & Robert Dudley Phyllis Klein Brian Busch Lisa & Nathaniel Wolf Judy Greko Sue Carlson Lucille M. Polega David & Elizabeth Hamm James Curry Carl & Anne Newberg Paul & Margaret Haviland

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MEMORIALS (CONTINUED) Dr. Ronald M. Hofman & Robert Smith Stanley & Phyllis Wisinski Michael & Patricia Mull Chris Kamhout Mrs. Heidi M. Hofman Barbara Slachter James & Jane Zwiers Louis & Sue Robach Debra Kamhout Bunny & Don Johnson West Michigan Tag & Label, Inc. Nancy Kinziger Thomas & Marguerite Jones Cynthia E. Snyder Billy Swaney Larry & Linda Landon Bruce & Judith Kelly Jerry & Yvonne Balk Thomas & Susan Swaney Lois Van Dyke Al & Denise Lauland Park Kersman David & Mary Anne Burns West Michigan Tag & Label, Inc. James & Sue Launstein Greg & Kristin Kranias John & Molly Parker Russel B. Swaney John & Audrey Losey Karen Larsen Lee Riedl Celebrant Thomas & Susan Swaney Dr. Gordon L. Van Harn Bruce Moore Marilyn & John Leese Mary Sanderson Evan & Nancy Boote Louise & Richard Neiser Gordon Lewis Bob & Mary VanHeest Shirley Ann Swaney Michael & Anne Bruinooge Nichols Lake Association Richard & Heather Lewis Thomas & Susan Swaney Dr. & Mrs. James E. Bultman Linda & Thomas Olson John & Nancy Lockwood James Soenksen David & Carol Van Andel PIPP Mobile Storage Craig Mauro Joseph Popiel Ronald W. Swiderek Family Foundation Systems, Inc James & Susan McCarthy Lisa Aragon Jim & Gail Fahner Thomas & Patricia Price Jane & Michael McDaniels Richard Stewart Mario & Geraldine Contreras Ronald & Mary Frick Thomas & Carolyn Selander Rhoades McKee William Stewart Michael Eichenhorn Louise Kenaga Rebecca & Shawn Spitzer Bill Meade Timothy & Karen McCann Dwayne & Deborah Masselink Janet & Thomas Stone Medical Staff Services of William Stone Michael Ruppeck Carol Mcclow Darlene Vanderberg Spectrum Health Jennifer & Adam Unwin James & Janet Sicoli Dr. Steven J. & Laura Diane & Fred Vanderstelt Thomas & Joyce Miller Alice Swiderek Triezenberg Ken & Bea Vanderstelt Liesl Oberfeld Susan L. Suwyn Mindy Tykocki Mary Van Harn Rod & Maggie Vanderstelt Terrence & Maureen Matthew & Michelle Abraham Gail Yaremchuk Marvin & Virginia Vander Wall Kenneth & Lois Wolters O'Rourke Anonymous Dr. John L. Wang & Ms. Lucille Tracy & Norman Zahrt Gary & Janice Parks Jerry Baker Harold B. Tamblin D. Fallon Kenneth & Jill Peirce Cathy Bottema Tom & Judy Baer Daniel & Melanie Yff Timothy S. Vanderveen Janice Quist Cathy Bronkema Dr. & Mrs. Theodore S. Doug & Connie Randol Brian Campbell Daryl Ter Haar Karen S. VanBuren Vanderveen Mary & John Swanson Scott Cavanaugh Patricia Ter Haar Clarie Bomer Phyllis Witbrodt Colliers International Susan Butcher Jerome Veldheer Colliers International Group James R. Teunis Mark & Margaret Christensen M. Olav & Anita James R. Schmalz Jack & Jennifer De Boer Kathleen Teunis Bonnie Converse Messerschmidt Leslie Schmalz Thomas DeBoet Reginald & Margaret Dunnigan Gary & Peg Novosad Mrs. Bert Elliott Edwin P. Thompson Gordon & Kathy Howes Marlowe Pranger Amy L. Schneider Ty & Jennifer Hallock Michael & Belinda Fisher Julie Ingle Shirley Saenz JoEllen Schneider Shane & Ann Hansen Lee Riedl Celebrant Robert & Cheryl Mckay James & Mary Veldheer Lance Hartman Ina Tiffany Jean Morgan Doug & Kari Veldheer Bill Schultze Mike & Sue Jandernoa Keith & Carolyn Murphy Elizabeth & Timothy Wiersma Raymond & Fran Kisor Mrya Turoski Joanne Woods Marlene Vis Dale Kraker Jacqueline Kozal Sara Bupp Michael E. Serne Timothy & Kimberly Long Harvey VanBuskirk Lonnie Vis Joann Serne Gary & Vicky Ludema Gordon Unwin Michele Garrison Potter's House Jennifer & Adam Unwin Rebecca M. Vogelsang William Sienko Dale & Susan Prins Dale A. Vanderstelt Stephen & Jennifer Czech Jacqueline Kozal Jeffrey & Susan Schreur Eta van der Spek Mark & Linda Arnold Dale & Kandy Suwyn Hennie Elsinga Ray & Lori Boes Annette Weingate Donald E. Sigg Duke Suwyn Tim & Julie Christiansen Arlene Pitsch Shawn & Tonya Price Jeffrey & Sally Tucker Roger Van Duinen Tom & Pat Christiansen Martha Sigg Alan & Mary Veneklasen Kathryn Terbeek Boyd & Susan Freeman Marybeth Westby E. & Sharon Sroka William & Gladys Vermeulen Frank & Pat Herlevich David & Sallie Brinks Scott & Laurie Vicari Mary Warner Harry C. Van Dyke Russell Hogan Mary Wood Chaylee Wenn David & Susan Clark Janice & Tom Hylland Kim Williams Mr. John Estabrook Chase Kamhout

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