This is the 2022 Spring/Summer edition of Van Andel Institute's Highlights of Hope donor publication.
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Van Andel Institute represents a family legacy. Founded by Join the Jay and Betty Van Andel Circle ofHope A significant and growing number of individuals and households have remembered VAI in their estate plans. These planned giving intentions will greatly benefit the Institute’s research into diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as our work to educate the next generation of scientific leaders and foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in K–12 classrooms. Jay and Betty Van Andel, that VAI honors those who have included the Institute in their estate plans through the Jay and Betty Van Andel Circle ofHope. When you notify us of your intentions, you are invited to become a member. More information about the benefits of membership can be found at vai.org/plannedgiving. legacy is now carried forward by Chairman and CEO David Van Andel and his wife, Carol. We welcome a conversation about estate giving that makes the most sense for you while also supporting the mission of VAI. Additional information about estate giving can be found at vai.giftlegacy.com. Please contact: Kate Frillmann, Philanthropy Director 616.234.5515 Kate.Frillmann@vai.org Steve Ozinga, Philanthropy Director 616.234.5040 Steve.Ozinga@vai.org JAY VAN ANDEL BETTY VAN ANDEL
Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996, Van Andel Institute is committed to improving the health and changing the lives of current and future generations, through biomedical research and science education.
Van Andel Institute is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN 52-2000820
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