At Variety St. Louis, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered — and that sometimes, the simplest things we usually take for granted can make the biggest difference. Recently, we had the honor of providing a life-changing piece of equipment for three-year-old Colton. His mother, Hannah, graciously reached out to share their gratitude, offering a heartfelt look at what this gift truly means to them.
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for sponsoring Colton’s safety bed. It arrived, and Corey assembled it today for him. We are forever grateful that he will have a safe place to sleep for years to come as we navigate this journey! I can’t even begin to tell you how thankful we are and how much this means to our family.
Colton having a safe place to sleep and go when he is overstimulated is an absolute God send. I don’t even have the words to express our gratitude, after a yearlong appeal process with our insurance.
We were literally looking at options like trampolines (with a twin size mattress), that could be made into a safety bed to ensure his safety while we were sleeping. Anne was an absolute saint to work with… I literally called her bawling my eyes out when she sent the email that Colton was approved.
This will improve our daily lives in so many ways and help Colton to adjust and learn how to help with calming himself. I just wanted to let you know how much your organizations understanding and generosity is appreciated!”
Stories like Colton’s are the reason we do what we do. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, children with disabilities and their families can find the resources, support, and equipment they need to thrive.
If you’d like to be part of stories like this one — bringing safety, peace of mind, and brighter futures to local kids — we invite you to get involved and contribute today.