Collector's For Change Drawing in October 2009

Ottawa, Kansas: The Franklin County Cancer Foundation is first monthly recipient of National Recovery Services (NRS) Collector’s for Change drawing.  The drawing took place on October 30th and the funds were delivered in person by Brad DeKraai, CEO/president of NRS, and Nydia Chan, the monthly drawing winner, on November 2, 2009.   The Franklin County Cancer Foundation was pleasantly surprised to be presented with a check for $1264; of which $632 came directly from NRS employee contributions.    

Nydia Chan chose The Franklin County Cancer Foundation because she has experienced the loss of loved ones through cancer.  Chan stated that; “I have lost both of my grandmothers to cancer and I know that they (Then Franklin County Cancer Foundation) will use the funds to help people here in Ottawa.”  

There is no doubt that the collector’s at NRS feel empowered by the Collectors for Change Project.  Employees donate their loose change to benefit various charities and NRS matches the monthly total: dollar for dollar.  Every month each collector selects a charity close to their heart and each month a drawing is held to determine which charity will receive all of the funds.  It is possible to make a positive and sustainable impact throughout both the collection industry and the local community.