2014 Winter Highlights of Hope
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A Legacy <strong>of</strong> Caring<br />
Giving a planned gift to Van Andel Institute shows<br />
commitment to disease research and science education<br />
and leaves a long-lasting legacy. For Vivian Anderson<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant, Michigan, her bequest was one act <strong>of</strong> many in<br />
a lifetime <strong>of</strong> love, kindness and service <strong>of</strong> others.<br />
“Mother strongly believed in love,<br />
care and closeness <strong>of</strong> her family,”<br />
said Dawn Anderson, Vivian’s<br />
daughter. “She and my father took<br />
care <strong>of</strong> and provided for numerous<br />
relatives on both sides <strong>of</strong> the<br />
family. Their home was the center<br />
<strong>of</strong> gatherings, celebrations and<br />
family togetherness and strength.”<br />
Vivian and her husband Bob were<br />
fruit farmers for many years.<br />
They were some <strong>of</strong> the first<br />
local farmers to grow apricots<br />
for Gerber Baby Food Company,<br />
helping the company diversify its<br />
baby food <strong>of</strong>ferings.<br />
Vivian’s legacy <strong>of</strong> caring for others<br />
continues with her planned gift to<br />
Van Andel Institute. Thanks to her<br />
generosity, discoveries in cancer<br />
and neurodegenerative disease<br />
research continue at a faster<br />
pace than ever before. Vivian also<br />
inspired Dawn to leave her own gift<br />
by including Van Andel Education<br />
Institute in her estate plans.<br />
“I believe in the future, in the<br />
young people who will discover<br />
more and in the dedication <strong>of</strong><br />
the Institute that will provide the<br />
space, materials and guidance<br />
for this new generation to move<br />
forward and progress,” said Dawn.<br />
Vivian Anderson, a fruit farmer<br />
from Grant, Michigan, left a legacy<br />
for Van Andel Institute with her<br />
planned gift.<br />
“I believe in hope, the<br />
love <strong>of</strong> giving and<br />
the thrill <strong>of</strong> what will<br />
come next.”<br />
Dawn Anderson<br />
Van Andel Institute Donor<br />
The Development staff is<br />
happy to discuss planned<br />
giving opportunities that fit<br />
your interests, passions and<br />
legacy. Learn more by visiting<br />
www.vai.org/plannedgiving<br />
or contacting Development<br />
at 616.234.5030.<br />
HOPE ON THE HILL<br />
BOARD OF GOVERNORS<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hope</strong> on the Hill Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Governors support the Institute financially and<br />
are the ambassadors who share our mission,<br />
vision and important work with others to help<br />
us gain further support to advance our efforts.<br />
CHAIR: John Canepa<br />
Martin & Sue Allen<br />
Ray & Alice Andrews<br />
Tony & Kathleen Asselta<br />
James & Shirley Balk<br />
John & Nancy Batts<br />
Charles & Christine Boelkins<br />
Jim & Donna Brooks<br />
Jerry & Suzanne Callahan<br />
John & Marie Canepa<br />
President Jimmy Carter<br />
Love & Valeda Collins<br />
Sam & Janene Cummings<br />
William & Janice Currie<br />
Dave & Karen Custer<br />
Daniel & Pamella DeVos<br />
Dick & Betsy DeVos<br />
Douglas & Maria DeVos<br />
Richard & Helen DeVos<br />
Jim & Gail Fahner<br />
John & Melynda Folkert<br />
David & Judy Frey<br />
Dan & Lou Ann Gaydou<br />
Gene & Tubie Gilmore<br />
Gary Granger<br />
Martin & Margaret Greydanus<br />
Jana Hall<br />
Ralph Hauenstein<br />
Steve & Brenda Heacock<br />
John & Gwen Hibbard<br />
Dirk & Victoria H<strong>of</strong>fius<br />
Earl & Donnalee Holton<br />
Allen & Helen Hunting<br />
José & Sue Infante<br />
Win & Kyle Irwin<br />
Michael & Sue Jandernoa<br />
Sidney & Cate Jansma<br />
Dr. Peter A. & Veronica Jones<br />
John & Nancy Kennedy<br />
Craig & Debra Kinney<br />
Wilbur & Sharon Lettinga<br />
J-Board Members<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the J-Board are young leaders<br />
who periodically gather to network and learn<br />
more about VAI so that they can serve as<br />
Institute ambassadors in the community.<br />
CO CHAIRS: Heidi Campbell<br />
& Rachel Mraz<br />
Zeke Alejos<br />
Lindsay Benedict<br />
Brandon Bissell<br />
Scott & Heidi Campbell<br />
Linda Jo Carron<br />
Natalie Cleary<br />
Aaron & Afton DeVos<br />
Leslie Drueke<br />
Dawn Fiedorowicz-Mackson<br />
Bo & Jennifer Fowler<br />
Mark Holtvluwer & Wendy<br />
Parr Holtvluwer<br />
Matthew & Sarah Hudson<br />
Brandi Jo Huyser<br />
Patrick Kane<br />
Ray Loeschner<br />
Tim & Kimberly Long<br />
Gary & Vicky Ludema<br />
Donald & Kathleen Maine<br />
Hank & Liesel Meijer<br />
Lena Meijer<br />
Mark & Mary Beth Meijer<br />
R. George Mickel<br />
Jack Miller<br />
Jamie Mills<br />
Louis & Nancy Moran<br />
Mark & Elizabeth Murray<br />
Tim & Denise Myers<br />
Bill & Sandi Nicholson<br />
Juan & Mary Olivarez<br />
Dale & Sonja Robertson<br />
Carol Rottman<br />
Margaret Ryan<br />
Peter & Joan Secchia<br />
Budge & Marilyn Sherwood<br />
Brent & Diane Slay<br />
Duke & Sue Suwyn<br />
Marilyn Titche<br />
Steven & Laura Triezenberg<br />
David & Carol Van Andel<br />
Steve Van Andel<br />
Cheri VanderWeide<br />
Michael & Michelle Van Dyke<br />
Gordon & Mary Van Harn<br />
Gordon & Margaret Van<br />
Wylen<br />
George & Dot Vande Woude<br />
Stuart & Nelleke Vander<br />
Heide<br />
David & Anne-Lise<br />
Whitescarver<br />
Scott & Rebecca Wierda<br />
Linda Zarzecki & Dr. Liam<br />
Sullivan<br />
*As <strong>of</strong> December 31, 2013<br />
Andrew Keller<br />
Christina Keller<br />
Michael Lomonaco<br />
Alyssa Ludema<br />
Jennifer Maxson<br />
Casey McDonald<br />
Michael & Rachel Mraz<br />
Matt Osterhaven<br />
Andrew Robitaille<br />
Charles Rowerdink<br />
Lindsay Slagboom<br />
Jason & Kimberly Slaikeu<br />
Megan Spruit<br />
Joshua Stafford<br />
Alison Waske<br />
Nathaniel Wolf<br />
Megan Zubrickas<br />
*As <strong>of</strong> December 31, 2013<br />
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