Custard for a Cause Fundraiser

I just saw that Mayor Bill Sarto posted this notice about a fundraiser to be held this Saturday, June 14, 2008.

Ryanne Mace of Carpentersville was a victim of the shooting that occurred in a classroom on the campus of Northern Illinois University on February 14, 2008.  This senseless tragedy surely left a void that will likely never be filled in the lives of family and friends.

In an effort to realize Ryanne’s goal of becoming a counselor for others, her family has established the Ryanne Mace Memorial Scholarship fund through the Northern Illinois University Foundation. The intent of this fund is to reward those who are pursuing a graduate level degree in clinical psychology. It is their hope that Ryanne’s desire to make the world a better place by helping others have good mental health can in a small way be achieved through their efforts.

To assist in efforts to establish the fund, Van’s Frozen Custard will be holding a fundraising event all-day this Saturday, June 14 (business hours are 11am – 10pm).  All proceeds from the day’s sales (minus tax and salaries) will go directly to the Ryanne Mace Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Van’s Frozen Custard is a family owned and operated fresh ice cream parlor that hopes to become your family’s favorite place to join together to eat a meal, get a snack or to celebrate a special event. Conveniently located at 300 W. Main Street/Huntley Road in Carpentersville, IL, we are just north of Spring Hill Mall with easy access to Route 31 (1 ½ blocks east).