News and Events

Date: October 23, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: DeVos Place; 245 Monroe Ave NW

Thank you to our Title Sponsor: 5/3 Bank...Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsor: Merrill Lynch...Thank you to our VIP Party Sponsors: Bank of America; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine....Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor: Mike & Sue Jandernoa...Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: Dick & Betsy DeVos Foundation; Richard & Helen DeVos Foundation...Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Grand Valley State University; J.C. Huizenga; Universal Forest Products; Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP...Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Peter C. Cook; Grubb & Ellis | Paramount Commerce; Hunt/O-A-K, A Joint Venture; Sidney J. Jansma, Jr.; Miller Johnson; Mills Benefit Group, LLC; Drs. Fritz & Carol Rottman; Saint Mary’s Health Care; Spectrum Health Hospital...Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors: BDO Seidman, LLP; Berends Hendricks Stuit; Suzanne & Jerry Callahan; Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan; The Christman Company; Clark Hill; Crowe Chizek; Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation; Davenport University; Eenhoorn LLC; Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.; Ferris State University; First Companies; David G. Frey; The Granger Group; Holland Community Hospital; Robert R. Israels; Jim & Ginger Jurries; Lake Michigan Credit Union; Vicky & Gary Ludema; Meijer; Norris, Perné & French; Plante & Moran; Progressive AE; Warner, Norcross & Judd LLP; West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative; West Side Beer Distributing...Thank you to our Restaurant Sponsors: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel; CityVu Bistro; Leo's; Monica's Best Gourmet Cookies; San Chez...Thank you to our In-Kind Sponsors: The Hip Pocket; Hoffman Jewelers; Ice Sculptures, Ltd....Thank you to our Media Sponsors: 97 LAV; WOOD TV

Celebration of Hope is Van Andel Institute's premier gala event. Sample cuisine from Grand Rapids' finest restaurants and catering companies. Sip martinis mixed on bars of chiseled ice. Dance to live music and enjoy a performance by comedian Jeff Dunham. And the best part? You're helping us to fight disease and educate the scientists of tomorrow. You're bringing hope to life.

Tickets are $200 each. Contact Sarah Lamb at 616-234-5712 for more information.

sponsor event

Entertainment

Ventriloquist and a stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham, as seen on Comedy Central, will engage guests and selected sponsors during his performance and the VIP reception.
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Cuisine

You'll get a taste of Grand Rapids by sampling cuisine from several local restaurants and catering companies at food stations placed throughout the building. There will also be an extensive drink selection, including martinis served on bars chiseled from ice.

raffle items

Raffle

Don't forget to buy raffle tickets for two fabulous giveaways: a gentleman’s tuxedo set of cufflinks (14 karat white gold with cylinders of elegant black onyx held with a circle of diamonds) and a lady's ring with a spray of brilliant diamonds (1.50 carats set in 18 karat white gold; perfect for the left or right hand).