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September 26  •  8am  •  Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Proceeds from the 6th Annual GRCM State of Play Fundraiser will provide vital funding for our efforts to bring play to all children in our community through open-ended programs and exhibits, outreach initiatives, and community partnerships.​​​​​​​

Keynote Speaker

Dr. James B. Fahner, M.D. 
Dr. James Fahner is the founding and Endowed Division Chief Emeritus of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Ethie Haworth Children’s Cancer Center, and the current Executive Director of Philanthropy for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Corewell Health West Medical Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics/Human Development at Michigan State University. He is also a proud first-time grandfather!

Photos from State of Play 2024

Photos by Julie Balgavy Photography

Thank you sponsors!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, all proceeds from this event will go directly to fund museum exhibits, outreach and programming.

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playtime partners

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playtable sponsors + community friends

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Interested in serving on the committee for next year's event?
Email Natalie Hall at nhall@grcm.org.


Become a sponsor for this year's event!

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