Amway Founding Families' Recent Activities and Recognition
Amway's founding families have been featured in recent news highlighting their diverse involvements, from establishing a professional soccer team to significant philanthropic donations and industry recognition.
Recent news coverage has shed light on the ongoing activities and influence of Amway's founding families, particularly the DeVos and Van Andel families. In December 2024, MLive reported on the families' initiative to create Michigan's first MLS NEXT Pro soccer team, signaling a commitment to sports development in the Grand Rapids area.
The families' philanthropic endeavors have also garnered attention. In March 2024, Fox 17 shared news of the Van Andel Institute's publication of a breakthrough treatment for colorectal cancer, underscoring their dedication to medical research. Prior to this, in February 2024, Crain's Grand Rapids Business detailed a $50 million donation from the DeVos family to support three pediatric projects in the region.
Leadership within the founding families has also been recognized. In December 2021, Amway Co-Chair Doug DeVos launched a podcast aimed at highlighting "doers, dreamers and leaders." Earlier that year, in October 2021, DeVos received the WFDSA Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the direct selling industry.
These various reports illustrate the founding families' continued engagement across business, community development, healthcare innovation, and industry leadership.