2014 Fall Highlights of Hope
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FALL <strong>2014</strong> VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE’S<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<strong>of</strong> HOPE<br />
Paying it Forward:<br />
One Woman’s Victory Over<br />
Breast Cancer and the Legacy<br />
She Leaves for Others<br />
and now being cancer-free by holding<br />
a 5k run in Riverside Park in Grand<br />
Rapids, Mich., and she invited friends<br />
and family to participate for a $10<br />
donation. Thanks to her efforts and the<br />
contributions <strong>of</strong> friends and family,<br />
Lorrie raised more than $700 for<br />
breast cancer research at Van Andel<br />
Institute.<br />
Breast cancer survivor and advocate Lorrie Jaynes celebrates her triumphant<br />
battle with breast cancer at her 5k run with her nieces and nephews.<br />
A Startling Diagnosis<br />
Breast cancer research has made<br />
great strides thanks to women who<br />
have battled the disease, won and<br />
advocated for others. Lorrie Jaynes<br />
continues that legacy today.<br />
“Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with<br />
breast cancer,” said Lorrie. “I was 37, and<br />
I had no family history.”<br />
Today, she’s a fundraiser, volunteer<br />
and advocate who coaches others<br />
receiving cancer treatments.<br />
“I can do things now. I can spread the<br />
word. I can volunteer. That’s what I enjoy<br />
now. That’s my real passion,” she said.<br />
10-Year Celebration<br />
Lorrie celebrated the 10-year<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> her cancer diagnosis<br />
“I wanted 100% to stay in Grand<br />
Rapids and for it all to go to research,”<br />
she said. “Someday when we find a<br />
cure, I want to be a part <strong>of</strong> it. I will be<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> it.”<br />
You Can Support<br />
Breast Cancer Research<br />
Join Lorrie in the fight for improved<br />
treatments and diagnostics. Learn<br />
how you can support breast cancer<br />
research at Van Andel Institute<br />
by contacting Development<br />
at development@vai.org or<br />
616.234.5030.<br />
Runners line up to participate in<br />
Lorrie Jaynes’ celebratory 5k run and<br />
fundraiser for breast cancer research.<br />
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