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Posted on Thursday, Dec 17, 2009

Sports Used to Raise Funding for Research for All Cancers, Including Mesothelioma

The Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a key institute conducting research for the treatment of mesothelioma, has initiated a program to raise awareness of cancer and to provide research funding at the same time.

Through Community for a Cure , Van Andel encourages schools to hold a game of their sport of choice to bring the school and community together to “raise awareness, celebrate survivors, honor loved ones who have passed away, and support research that gives hope to patients and families around the world.”

The next event will be held December 29, 2009, by Michigan’s Zeeland High School Men’s Swimming and Diving team. Their theme is “Kick Cancer One Stroke at a Time.”

The money raised during these events will support cancer research at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI). VARI has collaborated with Harvey Pass of New York University, co-author of “100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma,” to determine the molecular mechanisms of mesothelioma etiology and progression.

See Community for a Cure on Facebook.