Variety St. Louis is proud to welcome our new Board Chair – Mike Lefton, MX Holdings Executive Chairman – and new Board Vice Chair – Sean Fleming, Distribution Management CEO. Mike and Sean will lead Variety in our 90th year of empowering children with disabilities. With their passionate and driven leadership, Variety will confidently address …
Thanks to a new therapeutic bike from Variety, Winter is building the strength, balance, and confidence she needs to walk.
Variety Kid Lincoln recently received a piece of a medical equipment that does it all – keeps him safe, gives him a place to place to play, helps his family take care of him, and provides a comfy space for a good night’s sleep. This all-purpose piece of equipment? A safety bed. This bed is …
For a long time, Variety Kid Jeffery (aka JJ) felt like he was missing out on a big part of childhood – riding a bike. Traditional bikes and tricycles are not accessible for JJ and his needs, so he has never owned a bike of his very own. At Bikes for Kids in November of …
Variety is thrilled to announce new partnerships with the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County, Productive Living Board of St. Louis County, and The St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources to provide adaptive equipment and assistive technology to children with developmental disabilities! These public taxing entities, commonly known as “Senate Bill 40 …
As we celebrate the new year, we are looking back at all that happened here at Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis in 2021. Although it was another year filled with constant pivoting, we were able to continue to evolve as an organization, providing Variety Kids and their families with uninterrupted access to our …
On Thursday, December 16, excited audience members filled the seats at the Sheldon Concert Hall, ready to experience live music and enjoy the sounds of the season. They were there for Festive Gifts of Song and Dance, a holiday concert that was presented by Variety Children’s Chorus and Variety Dance. The inclusive groups, made up …
Earlier this month, the Jefferson Foundation announced the recipients of their second round of grants for 2021. The Foundation awarded 79 grants to 76 organizations, totaling more than $2.6 million in funds. We are pleased to announce that Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is the recipient of one of these generous grants! Variety …
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Variety Kid Blake recently had a blast exploring the National Museum of Transportation with his family. They saw models, rode the mini train, and even got to go aboard several real trains! Blake absolutely loved his experience, and it was all thanks to the National Museum of Transportation. The Museum wanted to share their exhibits …
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This month, Variety Kids and Teens gathered virtually for a festive social group, led by Variety Family Council member Kim and her daughter, Gracie. A great time was had by all! The day before the event, Kim and Gracie, dressed as elves named “Holly” and “Jolly”, delivered holiday cheer in the form of goody bags …
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Tennyson is a big fan of the St. Louis Blues. And with his new helmet, he even looks like a super cool hockey player! This helmet is important to Tennyson’s health as he grows. He was born with torticollis, which means his head twists to one side. Because of this, he sleeps flat on his …
On Saturday, December 4, several Variety parents and members of the community gathered virtually and in-person for Variety Family Conference 2021, made possible by Variety’s Emerson Resource Center and with help from the members of Variety Family Council. This year’s featured speakers, the “Imperfection Sisters,” Gina and Patty, presented their signature keynote, “Shut Up About Your …
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Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has announced that Jan Albus, the organization’s CEO for the past 25 years, is leaving the organization. Her last day will be December 31, 2021. “Variety would not be the incredible source of hope and joy for children with special needs and their families without Jan Albus. She makes …
Meet Fiona. She is eight years old and loves to laugh, ride her bike, and listen to Taylor Swift. Looking at her now, can you believe that she was given just a one percent chance to live to be six months old? Before Fiona was even born, doctors told her parents that, if she did …
On Saturday, November 20, Variety St. Louis made a triumphant return to in-person events with Bikes for Kids 2021. The annual bike giveaway was held across multiple days in 2020, and we were thrilled to get back to what is always one of our favorite days of the year. During the event, more than one …
On December 16, Variety Children’s Chorus and Variety Dance will take the stage at The Sheldon Concert Hall to share their “Festive Gifts of Song and Dance” and you’re invited! You won’t want to miss this magical holiday concert. The inclusive Variety Children’s Chorus and Variety Dance programs will be joined by several special guests, …
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Variety Kid Christian may not speak verbally, but that doesn’t mean he can’t communicate in his own way. His communication device is his voice, and he takes it wherever he goes. This device is operated using gaze nystagmus, which means that Christian moves his eyes to activiate it and express himself. This also means that …
Last month, Ameren hosted their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit. This event, which was held virtually this year, celebrates the importance of these topics in our world, lives, and workplaces, and features multiple speakers from Ameren and other area organizations.
Thanks to our supporters, Variety Teen Jenna has been given the opportunity to perform in professional musical productions through Variety Theatre. In the letter below, she shares just how much of a difference Variety’s Performing Arts program has made for her and others in the program. If you’d like to give to support Variety Kids …
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At 19 years old, there are many places Variety Teen DeMarko has never had the chance to visit before. He has limited mobility and uses a wheelchair to get where he needs to go, but loading up in the family van has proved a challenge that bars him from truly accessing his world. To get …
