Purple Community 5K

Van Andel Institute’s Purple Community presents the 3rd annual Purple Community 5K powered by Consumers Credit Union. This special event, held on Saturday, April 28, in Grand Rapids, MI, features a five kilometer walk/run starting and finishing at the new Mary Free Bed YMCA. In addition to the 5K, a fun run is planned for children and families. The event honors those who have fought, or are fighting cancer, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. 100% of the proceeds from the event benefit biomedical research at Van Andel Institute with the goal to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations.