Van Ru Grants Two More Wishes

Des Plaines, Ill. – Van Ru Credit Corporation is deeply committed to assisting charitable causes and organizations in the local community. In support of this commitment, Van Ru is proud to be a Bronze Corporate Partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois––the national wish-granting organization dedicated to making wishes come true for children with serious illnesses.

Since 2001, Van Ru’s employees have raised more than $140,000 in support of this organization. Money is raised when employees “purchase” the option to dress casually for up to six days each month. Once the monetary goal is achieved, a check is presented to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and another child’s wish is granted.

Recently, Van Ru granted its 28th and 29th wishes. The 28th wish was for Robert, an outgoing eleven-year-old boy who lives in East St. Louis, Illinois with his dad and four older siblings. Before Robert was a year old, he was diagnosed with Beal syndrome, a genetic disease that can cause contractures of the joints, skeletal problems and aortic enlargement. Robert has had multiple surgeries to help straighten his legs, fingers, and toes. He is currently doing well and remains upbeat, enjoying life and making others laugh. Robert’s wish was to go on a shopping spree, and Van Ru’s donation allowed him to go on the shopping spree of a lifetime!

The 29th wish was for Yary, a playful five-year-old girl who loves sweets! She lives in Chicago with her parents and two-year-old brother. In February 2010, Yary was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and malignant soft tissue tumor. Yary is undergoing chemotherapy treatments and her family remains hopeful for a full recovery. When asked to wish BIG, Yary knew she wanted to go somewhere with a beautiful beach. Van Ru’s donation will allow Yary and her family to travel to Hawaii this spring!

About Make-A-Wish
For information about implementing a corporate contribution program as well as other donation and sponsorship opportunities please visit www.wishes.org or contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois directly at (312) 602-9474.

About Van Ru
Van Ru is one of the nation’s largest independent receivables management companies, employing nearly 600 debt collection professionals across its nationwide network of call centers. Van Ru has earned the confidence of its diverse clientele by delivering superior service and integrity since the company’s inception in 1953. Van Ru provides innovative collection and call center solutions to clients in the financial services, government, educational, energy, telecommunications and healthcare industries. For more information please visit www.vanru.com or contact Jenny Saboya, Director of Marketing, at JSaboya@vanru.com.