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Bee Brave 5K

Sat October 3, 2026
Caledonia, MI 49316 US Directions

Bee Brave is more than just a few events throughout the year to raise money for local breast cancer research. Throughout the last 18 years, it has grown to become a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about raising breast cancer awareness, supporting fighters and honoring those whose battle has ended. Bee Brave is a haven of hope for those who need it, a home in which to share their courageous stories, as well as a place to celebrate the victories and triumphs over breast cancer.

Since 2016, Bee Brave has raised more than $860,000 to support breakthrough breast cancer research in the lab of Dr. Matt Steensma at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids.

Bee Brave is different because all of the money raised stays in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

100% of Bee Brave events are organized by volunteers and supported by local business sponsors who are dedicated to finding a cure.
100% of race registration goes directly to breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute.

More about Van Andel Institute:

Van Andel Institute (VAI) is committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations through cutting edge biomedical research and innovative educational offerings. Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to more than 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with a growing number of national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute’s scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.

$69,449

Raised of $225,000

Top Donors

$69,449 Raised By 31 Donors

$15,865 On Behalf Of Generous WERQ Participants/Angie Karsten
$15,710 On Behalf Of Generous Pickleball Participants/Chris Bartnick
$9,500 on behalf of Windemuller Electric
$7,580 on behalf of Generous Puzzle Participants/Jodi Sikma
$6,000 On Behalf Of BK Motor Sales
$4,039 On Behalf Of Grandville Calvin Christian Schools
$3,000 On Behalf Of Rob Groothuis Family
$2,500 On Behalf Of Drs. Stephen & Mary Cohle
$1,200 On Behalf Of Odessa Entertainment
$1,000 On Behalf Of Viking Products
$864 On Behalf Of Bell House Training Co. / donation date 12/3/25
$300 On Behalf Of Dr. David Dobbie
$250 On Behalf Of David & Sharon Klein
$200 on behalf of Mark Gould
$190 On Behalf Of Kentwood Police Department
$150 On Behalf Of Lightning Baseball Club of Michigan
$150 On Behalf Of Stedfast Contruction
$126 On Behalf Of Fully Promoted GR
$100 on behalf of Grandville Calvin Christian Volleyball Fundraiser
$100 On Behalf Of Richard & Laura Chatelain
$100 On Behalf Of Ron & Mae Scholten
$100 On Behalf Of Scott Boot
$60 On Behalf Of Christine Bartnick
$50 On Behalf Of Dean & Dinorah Dykstra
$80 on behalf of Katie Erickson
$50 On Behalf Of Lolly Kirkwood
$50 On Behalf Of Lori & Paul Bultinck
$50 On Behalf Of Marvin & Wilma Ilbrink
$50 on behalf of Mia Taylor
$25 On Behalf Of Laura McNamara
$10 On Behalf Of Keaton Huffman

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