Grand Rapids Resident Launched Halloween Display Fundraiser
The Haunt on Crystal Springs collects donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through October 31.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Jeffery Broking has opened a Halloween display at 20415 Crystal Springs Loop to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The attraction, located near Lake Pokegama, is part of the national Skeletons for St. Jude initiative.
Why it matters
The display leverages the holiday season to generate financial support for children battling serious illnesses. By joining the nationwide network, the local effort contributes to a broader mission of charity.
The Skeletons for St. Jude effort has raised more than $1.16 million total across over 1,000 partner homes. This Grand Rapids display has been operating for 4 years.
The players
Jeffery Broking
He is the local resident and organizer who hosts The Haunt on Crystal Springs Halloween display.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
This is a pediatric treatment and research facility that focuses on children's catastrophic diseases.
The details
Visitors can walk through a lighted path marked with caution tape to view scenes featuring a graveyard, plague doctor area, and clown section, alongside horror-movie character representations. Donations are collected from attendees via text or QR code.
Timeline
The national Skeletons for St. Jude movement began in 2020.
Setup for the display began after Labor Day weekend 2026.
The display is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly through October 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
The local event is part of the national Skeletons for St. Jude fundraising effort, which demonstrates how niche seasonal displays have evolved into organized philanthropic networks. This aligns with a growing trend of using residential real estate for coordinated charitable impacts.
Residents and visitors can visit the display from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October 31 at 20415 Crystal Springs Loop. Attendees can contribute to the hospital through provided text and QR code donation links.
The takeaway
Engaging in seasonal charity efforts allows local residents to contribute to major national causes from their own neighborhoods. These displays demonstrate that community participation can effectively amplify large-scale fundraising campaigns.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts in the Philanthropy section.
More information
For additional details on the initiative, visit the Skeletons for St. Jude information site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Grand Rapids Herald-Review.
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