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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.

$138,218

Raised of $225,000

Top Donors

$138,218 Raised By 162 Donors

$44,896 on behalf of On Behalf Of Generous Golf Outing Participants/Sharon Rearick
$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
$2,000 on behalf of CareLinc Medical Equipment
$1,500 on behalf of Lori Wieneke
$1,200 On Behalf Of Odessa Entertainment
$1,000 from Anonymous
$1,000 On Behalf Of Viking Products
$864 On Behalf Of Bell House Training Co. / donation date 12/3/25
$750 on behalf of Gayle Veenstra
$530 on behalf of Amanda Bellgardt
$300 On Behalf Of Dr. David Dobbie
$250 On Behalf Of David & Sharon Klein
$250 on behalf of Steve Alles
$250 on behalf of Stu & Sue Warsen
$200 on behalf of Bev Harkema
$200 on behalf of Gordy & Deb
$200 on behalf of Justin Beuthin
$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
$150 on behalf of Senica Family
$100 on behalf of Alexander Gearhart
$100 on behalf of Amy Schreur
$160 on behalf of Amy Wozniak
$130 on behalf of Angela Westfield
$100 on behalf of Anne Lange
$100 on behalf of Barbara Anderson
$160 on behalf of Dawn Shank
$160 on behalf of Eric & Jen
$100 on behalf of Erika Klumpp
$100 on behalf of Glenn & Bonnie Anderson
$100 on behalf of Grandville Calvin Christian Volleyball Fundraiser
$160 on behalf of Gwynne DeLongpre
$100 on behalf of Holly Boehle
$100 on behalf of Jack Roedema
$160 on behalf of James Meiklejohn
$100 on behalf of Janice Gritter
$100 on behalf of Jennifer Ebner
$100 on behalf of Jill Turcotte
$100 on behalf of Joan Balmer
$100 on behalf of Jodi
$100 on behalf of Jodi Sikma
$160 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Karla K Laninga
$130 on behalf of Kris Lamb
$100 on behalf of Kristin Hibbard
$100 on behalf of Leanne Overweg
$100 on behalf of Lisa Eldersveld
$100 on behalf of Lisa Eldersveld
$100 on behalf of Lori Bultinck
$160 on behalf of Madelyn Hankins
$100 on behalf of Mindy Helmer
$100 from Anonymous
$130 from Anonymous
$130 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Paul and DeAnna Huizinga
$100 on behalf of Rebecca Ferris
$100 On Behalf Of Richard & Laura Chatelain
$160 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Robin Hollebeek
$100 On Behalf Of Ron & Mae Scholten
$130 on behalf of Sandy Bultema
$100 on behalf of Scott & Anna Zylstra
$100 On Behalf Of Scott Boot
$100 on behalf of Shanda Klomp
$160 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Sue Vos
$100 on behalf of Tom and Jenn McMahan
$130 on behalf of Valerie Gordon
$100 from Anonymous
$105 on behalf of Heather Huitema
$60 On Behalf Of Christine Bartnick
$80 on behalf of Amy Westendorp
$50 on behalf of Brenda Woodwyk
$140 on behalf of Caryn Devries
$80 from Anonymous
$50 On Behalf Of Dean & Dinorah Dykstra
$50 on behalf of Eric Klomp
$110 on behalf of Gayle Ermer
$50 on behalf of Home Unknown
$80 on behalf of Jeanine Kinzie
$110 on behalf of John Nixon
$50 on behalf of Josh and Krissy Alles
$80 from Anonymous
$80 on behalf of Katie Erickson
$80 on behalf of Kim Wellman
$50 from Anonymous
$50 On Behalf Of Lolly Kirkwood
$50 On Behalf Of Lori & Paul Bultinck
$50 On Behalf Of Marvin & Wilma Ilbrink
$80 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Mia Taylor
$80 on behalf of Nellie DeLaat
$50 on behalf of Patricia Sienstra
$50 on behalf of Pauline Simons
$80 on behalf of Ronald Apol
$80 on behalf of Runily Robin
$80 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Susan Krumlauf
$80 on behalf of Team Turtle
$50 on behalf of Teri Beltran
$50 on behalf of Valerie Capel
$80 on behalf of Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Mary Gamble
$100 on behalf of Ryan Rearick
$36 on behalf of David Ely
$90 on behalf of Adam Rearick
$55 on behalf of Allison Brummel
$55 on behalf of Amy Jarmer
$25 on behalf of Angela Rosenberger
$55 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Anna Williams
$55 on behalf of Aunt Bonnie & Robin M
$25 on behalf of Carolynne Allaben
$55 on behalf of Cheryl Wirsing
$85 on behalf of Chris Willis
$55 on behalf of Dominique Monroe
$85 on behalf of Emilie Wohlscheid
$55 from Anonymous
$55 on behalf of Jennifer Buckwald
$55 on behalf of Joan Bennett ~ mom
$55 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Kristine Dollberg
$25 On Behalf Of Laura McNamara
$55 on behalf of Leslie Booher
$55 from Anonymous
$55 on behalf of Marlene Gatesy
$85 from Anonymous
$55 on behalf of Nicole Harris
$25 on behalf of Nicole Rosencrans
$25 on behalf of Ralph Nelson
$85 from Anonymous
$55 on behalf of Robin Mosher
$55 on behalf of Samantha Clanton
$55 from Anonymous
$55 on behalf of Selena Reid
$25 on behalf of Shari Petrakis
$85 on behalf of Tammy Myers
$25 on behalf of Tao Yang
$55 on behalf of Wendy DeWitt
$55 on behalf of Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf
$55 on behalf of Zach Madaj
$45 on behalf of Britt Crowe
$40 on behalf of Cherith Janes
$40 from Anonymous
$40 from Anonymous
$10 On Behalf Of Keaton Huffman
$40 on behalf of Paula Penrod-Dzombak
$40 from Anonymous
$40 on behalf of Teresa Tucker
$35 on behalf of Maria Jordan
$32 on behalf of Nicholas Timmer

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