Two Year Old Faces Rare Brain Cancer in Tulip Time Fundraiser
Henry Brown, a Holland toddler, attended Tulip Time a month before a cancer diagnosis. He is undergoing chemotherapy at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids after an aggressive form of brain tumors was detected. The community organized support and fundraising efforts to aid his treatment and family.
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Henry Brown
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
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Abby Brown
Holland toddler fights brain cancer sparks fundraising
Henry Brown aged two from Holland underwent brain surgery to remove most of an atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. He continues chemotherapy at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital with radiation likely ahead. Abby and Randy Brown organize a community fundraiser to cover medical costs.
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Henry Brown
Henry
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Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Holland street closures extended into August in downtown redevelopment
Downtown Holland street and lane closures have been extended as GDR Construction completes underground utility work for a redevelopment block. West 8th Street between River and Pine has been closed since June, with the closure now extended to August 3. Officials say further underground work remains at the Eighth and Pine corner.
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Candidate Meet and Greet In Holland Draws Local Voters
In Holland the League of Women Voters hosted a candidate meet and greet at the Old Schoolhouse drawing a few dozen attendees. Republican Tonya Shullmaker, term-limited in the Senate, aims for attorney general, while Mary Whiteford seeks re‑election to the House. Senate hopefuls include Don Wickstra, Garnet Lewis, and Erwin Haas as Libertarian. Democratic candidate Mark Ludwig talked agriculture and climate, with Nesbitt and Genetski noted as absent Republicans.
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Michigan Senate
Holland Area League of Women Voters
Douglas
Tonya Shullmaker
Lawton
Michigan
Mary Whiteford
Casco Township
Wickstra
Heath Township
Garnet Lewis
Northern Michigan University
Vigano LLC
Erwin Haas
Senate
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Haas
Kentwood
Bob Genetski
Allegan County
League of Women Voters
Aric Nesbitt
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Hamilton
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Clyde Township
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Holland Sentinel
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