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More than 30 Zeeland swimmers and divers poured into the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids January 11.  They were there to give and to learn.  They gave a check totaling $20,018.42 to Institute CEO David Van Andel, who told them all of the money will be used for cancer research.  The check is the largest amount raised in the history of the Community for a Cure initiative, according to Van Andel Institute officials.   Zeeland athletes, parents, staff and community rallied to collect the dollars in just over a month with its "Kick Cancer, One Stroke at a Time."  Throughout the campaign, supporters wore purple, which symbolizes cancer survivors.  Prior to a swim meet in late December, swimmers presented a ceremonial check to the Institute for more than $16,000. However, the money continued to roll in until it hit the $20,000-plus figure.  

Following Monday’s check presentation, athletes and coaches met with scientist Roland West, who led the group through a visual display of the many research functions underway at the Institute.  

Superintendent Gary Feenstra can also be contacted by e-mail HERE

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• To view a video produced by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District with detailed information about school funding in Michigan, click HERE.

SENATE:

Wayne Kuipers, 30th District (City of Zeeland, Blendon Twp., Holland Twp., Olive Twp., Robinson Twp., Zeeland Twp.)
Office Phone: 517- 373-6920
E-mail Address: SenWKuipers@senate.michigan.gov

Patricia Birkholz, 24th District (Fillmore, Overisel, Salem Twps)
Office Phone: 517-373-3447
E-mail Address: SenPBirkholz@senate.michigan.gov

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: 

Joseph Haveman, 90th District (City of Zeeland, Blendon Twp., Holland Twp., Zeeland Twp,)
Office Phone: 517-373-0830
E-mail Address: JosephHaveman@house.mi.gov

Arlan Meekhof, 89th District ( Blendon Twp., Olive Twp., Robinson Twp.)
Office Phone: 517-373-0838
E-mail Address: arlanbmeekhof@house.mi.gov

Bob Genetski, 88th District (Fillmore Twp., Overisel Twp., Salem Twp.)
Office Phone:  (517) 373-0836
E-mail Address: BobGenetski@house.mi.gov

Governor Jennifer Granholm's office:
Office Phone: 517-373-3400:  Or click HERE to leave a written message for the Governor