On a snowy Friday evening in February 2009, our entire community came together to support one woman battling breast cancer. We linked arms with one family and never could have imagined where this journey would take us. None of us ever dreamed the spark that was lit that year would still be growing stronger 12 years later. It has since been an honor to broaden the support and walk alongside those in our community fighting any form of cancer.
Throughout the years, the people and businesses of Jenison have surrounded these families in a very special way and have made Pink Out an annual highlight since the beginning. The event coincided with Friday night Varsity basketball games and were often competing with a Michigan winter storm. But the snow never kept us away. We sold out of t-shirts, we ran out of parking spots and we all experienced just how hot a standing-room-only gymnasium could be. And it became the norm, year after year. It was the best, and the atmosphere was never anything short of wholehearted support for those we came to honor. Pink Out has a rich and historic tradition in the Jenison community and I swell with pride each time we gather together to celebrate life.
Yes, this year will look different, but I can emphatically say, even now during a pandemic, the spirit of Jenison Pink Out can not and will not be stopped. We are still going to encourage those fighting the battle right now, continue fighting for a cure and honor the taken!
The Pink Out volunteers work tirelessly year round to coordinate support and be the hands and feet of the community for families in the fight. They host a public Facebook page with all the information you’ll want for this year’s virtual events. Seven honorees have been chosen for 2021 and their stories will be shared in the coming week via the Jenison Pink Out Facebook Page. You will get to hear their journey and witness their courage and bravery while in their fight against cancer. We can’t wait to celebrate them! The facebook page will also be sharing how students will be participating in different activities in their classrooms/buildings. Join and follow the page to be part of a very encouraging movement this coming week!
The team is also excited to announce that there is a new Pink Out website that now receives online donations: Check it out at www.jenisonpinkout.org
We may be socially distant, but we can stand together in support of our neighbors.
2021 Honorees
- Emily Barnes
- Jill Johnson Barnes
- Kevin Clark
- Jody Heyboer
- Dave Huyser
- Jeanine Decker Jannereth
- Jamey McLeod
We are so thankful for the sponsors that have come alongside us this year. Pink Out could not exist without the support of the community business in this way. While you’re out and about, please take a moment to thank them for their support! Below, you’ll also see web links for each sponsor.
Sponsor links:
- Georgetown Eye Associates
- Groove with Lindsey
- Accurate Quality Inspection
- Village Kids Consignment Boutique
- Voisard Asset Management Group
- Lombardo’s Pizza
- Macatawa Bank
- Sunnyslope Floral
- McMahon Family Dental
- Lake Michigan Credit Union
- Advanced Asset Management
- Bissell Painting
- Arntson Chiropractic
- Hollywood Nails II
- TCF Bank
- Craig A. Jenison Law Offices
- Van Putten Strong
- Cottonwood Veterinary Center
- Clark and Van Overloop Family Dentistry
- Mane Event Style Shop
- Powell Orthodontics
- Personal sponsors in support of Dave Huyser and Gary Seitsema, and in loving memory of Armen & Patricia Oumedian, Doris Bowen, Coach Dean Wierenga, Laura Wisneski, Deb Leaf, and Brenda Sue Huyser
If you need some warm encouragement during a cold winter week, join me for a walk down memory lane with past Pink Out Celebrations!
#WeAreJenison
http://www.JenisonPinkOut.org
