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Related NewsOctober 30, 2025
WATCH: Brett White’s Comeback: A Story of Grit, Gratitude, and Greatness

A professional golfer and East Kentwood alumnus returned to Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids, where he once was a patient.

Professional golfer Brett White speaks with Nathan Elenbaas at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids on Oct. 28, 2025.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — GameAbove-sponsored professional golfer Brett White continues to inspire the golf world with his remarkable return to competition after a life-threatening illness nearly ended his career.

In 2017, White was struck by a rare brain infection that left him temporarily paralyzed and uncertain if he’d ever walk again—let alone compete. Today, after years of perseverance and recovery, the Grand Rapids native is back on the course, chasing his PGA TOUR dreams and proving that determination can overcome even the toughest setbacks.

White’s journey embodies the spirit of GameAbove’s mission to Bring Forth Greatness—supporting athletes who exemplify resilience, integrity, and an unshakable drive to succeed.

(Story source: WOOD TV8. Read the full article here.)