Welcome to Vanhar Foundation
VanHar and family have relocated to the Dallas area. Our mission remains the same and our goals have only gotten bigger!
About Vanhar
Kids helping kids
The Vanhar Foundation was started by Vance and Harley Wilks, a brother sister duo whose mission is to get toys and care packages to sick kids and their families during a hospital stay. The Wilks kids know first hand what it's like to spend time in the hospital, Vance has had his share of stays as he has battled both brain tumors and epilepsy.
What we do
Our goal is that every child that spends time in a hospital will receive a toy through our foundation. This is A LOT of kids! To date we have been able to help families and hospitals in Milwaukee, St. Louis, Dallas and Charlotte. Our biggest golf outing raised over $16,000!! That purchased A LOT of toys. Parent Packs are another way we want to help. These packs include the daily necessities from shampoo and conditioner to gum and mints. We hope these little things help to make an expected or unexpected hospital stay just a little easier.
Becoming a Voyager
There are many ways to get involved! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on events like golf outings, bake sales and events at Browns Lake Golf Course in Burlington, Wisconsin as well as Westridge Golf Course in McKinney, Texas.
Fighting for Brain Tumor Awareness
Fighting for Brain Tumor Awareness
Fighting for Brain Tumor Awareness
One mission very important to Vanhar is bringing awareness to the fight against brain tumors. Vance was diagnosed with a Gangilogiloma in June of 2014. Our hope is that one day everyone will have the same outcome he has had.
Fighting for Brain Tumor Awareness
Fighting for Brain Tumor Awareness
Help us by nominating a hospital!
Fighting for Brain Tumor Awareness
Help us by nominating a hospital!
This could be your hospital! Send us some info about why you think a child wellness center or hospital should be the next place we donate to! We are looking to expand and would love to hear from you!