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Variety Teen Madi Navigates Her Next Chapter

Madi Navigates Her Next Chapter For 90 years, Variety has empowered kids with the life-changing tools to thrive during childhood and beyond. Before Madi and her family found Variety, they exemplified the struggles faced by thousands…

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Variety Welcomes Emma

Variety is thrilled to introduce Emma Broyles as the new Finance & Administrative Coordinator. With her background in accounting and administration across various St. Louis companies, Emma brings a wealth of experience to our team….

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Now Hiring: Programs Coordinator

Now Hiring: Programs Coordinator Programs Coordinator – Full Time Are you seeking a dynamic role at the heart of a team of dedicated professionals making a profound impact on the St. Louis community? Do you…

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Variety Remembers Marilyn Fox

Variety Remembers Marilyn Fox Marilyn Fox’s devotion to children with special needs and their families was unmatched. For a woman and mother who was so accomplished on the world’s stage, she possessed a particular admiration,…

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Judy Jones’ Legacy of Inclusion

Judy Jones’ Legacy of Inclusion Variety honors and celebrates the life of Judy Jones whose generous spirit and dedication to others have left an enduring mark on the St. Louis community.  Judy was deeply invested…

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Drive for Independence

Variety Teen Jian Jian’s Drive for Independence Eighteen-year-old Jian Jian is a testament to the power of Variety when paired with unwavering determination. For 90 years, Variety has removed barriers that prevent kids and teens…

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Variety Elects New Board Leadership

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…

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A Record-Breaking Year for Variety St. Louis

Bold innovations, new partnerships, and our dedicated community of supporters made last year Variety’s most impactful in our storied history. With demand continuing to soar, Variety now actively serves a record 1,400 local families! Each…

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Variety Alum Sarah

Variety Alum Sarah Advocates for Inclusion For 90 years, Variety St. Louis has been empowering kids with the tools to improve skills, confidence, and independence throughout childhood in preparation for a successful transition into adulthood….

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Bikes for Kids 2023: A Ticket to Adventure

Bikes for Kids 2023: A Ticket to Adventure “Once again, Variety is making the impossible, possible.” Families could not contain their enthusiasm as more than 200 local children received the gift of a new bike…

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Celebrating 90 Years of Impact

Celebrating 90 Years of Impact In December 1933, our extraordinary history began. We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone as Variety St. Louis reaches its 90th year of dedicated service to children with special…

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Welcome to Variety, Anne!

Welcome to Variety, Anne! We are excited to announce Anne Young as Health Services Care Coordinator at Variety Saint Louis! Anne is an essential part of Variety’s Medical Equipment program, processing equipment applications and helping…

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From Camper to Counselor: Chase’s First Paycheck

From Camper to Counselor: Chase’s First Paycheck All Variety programs empower kids and teens with the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their goals for the future.  For many, that future involves transitioning into…

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TherHappy Kid August Makes His Mark

TherHappy Kid August Makes His Mark Six-year-old August and his family cherish quality time through shared creativity. Each family member has their own spot at the dining room table to create works of art, and…

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Amplifying Lily’s Possibilities

Amplifying Lily’s Possibilities Just three days after receiving her hearing aid from Variety, Lily’s speech had already begun to improve.  Now she is attempting to articulate more words than ever and can’t stop singing “Twinkle,…

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Welcome to Variety, Jamie!

Welcome to Variety, Jamie! We are excited to announce Jamie Lamprecht, CFRE as the new Director of Development at Variety!  Jamie will be responsible for overseeing fundraising and donor engagement efforts in support of Variety’s…

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Tre Shines On-Stage and Off

Tre Shines On-Stage and Off “Bravo!” the audience shouted as Variety’s Curtain Call performers took their final bows. Tre was among the 40 talented Variety Kids and Teens who spent their last weeks of summer…

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The Beauty of Curtain Call

The Beauty of Curtain Call Variety Kids proudly took center stage on Friday, August 18 to showcase their hard work and musical theatre talents. As they took their final bows, more than 40 passionate young…

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An Unforgettable Summer

An Unforgettable Summer Adventure Camp is always a time for discovery, fun, and friendship, and this summer was no exception. For six weeks, campers play sports, create works of art, pet stingrays, ice skate, and…

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Introducing My Voice®!

Introducing My Voice®! Imagine being unable to let your loved ones know that you are hungry, in pain, or that you love them. A new, innovative program from Variety St. Louis eases such concerns and…

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Welcome to Variety, Ashlyn!

Welcome to Variety, Ashlyn! We are excited to announce Ashlyn Ege as our new Communications Coordinator at Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. Ashlyn plays a critical role in building awareness of our mission…

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Imo’s Pizza: Champion for Variety Kids

Imo’s Pizza and Variety teamed up once again to help local kids with special needs through the power of pizza!  On Wednesday, July 19, all 99 Imo’s Pizza locations participated in Imo’s for Kids Day…

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Welcome to Variety, Renee!

Welcome to Variety, Renee! We are excited to announce Renee Owens as our new Senior Programs Coordinator at Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis! She is responsible for overseeing Variety programs, specifically within recreation…

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Variety Kids Take Center Stage at Variety Unbound 

The 2nd annual Variety Unbound event on April 20, 2023 was truly an evening of empowerment!  Powerful performances thrilled the audience and demonstrated live on stage the impact of Variety’s programs.   Emcee Mandy Murphey from…

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Welcome to Variety, Dana!

Welcome to Variety, Dana! Welcome to Variety, Dana! We are excited to announce Dana as the new Health Services Care Coordinator at Variety St. Louis! Dana will be working primarily with Variety’s Medical Equipment program,…

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Variety Unbound 2023

Variety Announces Event Special Guest Star Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment will feature performances frominspirational singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey alongside Variety Kids Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is excited to announce the return…

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Now Hiring: Adventure Camp Counselors

Apply to become a counselor at Variety’s Adventure Camp! Variety St. Louis is looking for kind, enthusiastic staff members and volunteers (ages 14+) to join our team for Summer Camp 2023. Our unique camp programs…

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Winter Coloring Book (FREE Download)

You don’t have to be at Variety’s Winter Camp to join in the fun and festivities! We’re thrilled to offer our six-page Winter Coloring Book to everyone with this quick and easy download! The book…

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Gingerbread Decorating Day

Gingerbread Decorating Day In honor of Gingerbread House Decorating Day on December 12th, we’re excited to share an exclusive Variety Holiday House coloring page for all kids and kids-at-heart! It’s time to deck the halls…

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Rediscovering Josh: From Tragedy to Joy

Rediscovering Josh: From Tragedy to Joy When Brenda and Aaron Luter’s 19-year-old son Josh was involved in a motorcycle accident, he was instantly transformed from a strapping ROTC trainee and aviation student to a Variety…

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Krishna is On the Move

Krishna is On the Move When Krishna’s family moved to the United States from India in 2006, everything was new – their home, language, resources, and community. They came prepared to welcome their newborn daughter…

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Russell is One in Seven Billion

Russell is One in Seven Billion Like many mothers, when Jessica held her newborn son in her arms for the first time, she knew she was holding a miracle. He seemed like one in a…

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Family Conference 2022

Family Conference 2022 Come join us for Variety’s annual Family Conference on Saturday, December 3, 2022! All are invited to attend this free event, featuring engaging educational sessions and time for connection with other attendees….

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Now Hiring: Winter Camp Counselors

Now Hiring: Winter Camp Counselors Do you want to make a difference this upcoming holiday season and make some extra money in the process? Apply to become a counselor at Variety’s Winter Camp! Variety St….

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A Place Where Wolfie Can be Himself

A Place Where Wolfie Can be Himself When Rachel’s newborn son, Wolfie, began to show some slight delays in learning how to crawl and walk, she thought little of it. Her baby was born with…

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Welcome to Variety, Shannon

Welcome to Variety, Shannon! We are excited to announce Shannon Ford as Variety’s new Graphics and Digital Media Coordinator! Shannon is responsible for the organization’s graphic design and multimedia content development. She will also oversee…

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Congratulations, Robin!

Variety Appoints Robin Diehl as New Programs Director Congratulations to Robin Diehl on her promotion to Programs Director! Robin celebrated her five-year anniversary with Variety the Children’s Charity this year. Originally hired in 2017 as…

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Standard Bike Applications are OPEN

Standard Bike Applications are OPEN UPDATE: Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, the 2022 Bikes for Kids applications were filled sooner than expected. Registration is now closed. Do you have (or do you know) a…

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Emmett walks with his brothers!

Emmett Walks with His Brothers! Most four-year-old kids are naturally inclined to explore every inch of the world around them. But for some kids, like Emmett, physical challenges make walking, climbing, and playing with siblings…

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Chorus and Dance 2022

Chorus and Dance 2022 Registration for the Variety Chorus and Dance Programs is OPEN! These performance programs provide a chance for local kids and teens (ages 8-20) of all abilities to sing, dance and perform…

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Owen and Liam are Ready for Kindergarten!

Owen and Liam are Ready for Kindergarten! “Cheez-It” Owen said with his hand-held communication device before popping the beloved snack into his mouth. He smiled with delight. His speech-therapist, Anna, cheered. His mother Michelle, who…

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Super Letters: Adventure Camp Craft

Super Letters: Adventure Camp Craft One of this year’s Adventure Camp themes was all about SUPER HEROS! While it is lots of fun to celebrate the popular superheroes we all know and love, it is…

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Camp Staff Spotlight – Emma

Camp Staff Spotlight – Emma This is Emma Hampton’s 4th year working as a camp counselor at Variety’s Adventure Camp. Not only does Emma look forward to meeting new campers and getting to know their…

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Accessible Places in St. Louis

Accessible Places in St. Louis While no summer activity is as good as Adventure Camp, there are so many great places in our St. Louis community that you can go with your family that will…

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Camp Counselor Spotlight – Danny

Camp Counselor Spotlight: Meet Danny Adventure Camp simply would not be the same without our wonderful counselors and staff! We interviewed a few different counselors to learn about their first-hand experience: Danny Naunheim is 19…

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A 4th of July Activity

A 4th of July Activity Summer is the season of picnics, cookouts, and yard parties with friends and family. In fact, in just a few days it will be the 4th of July! Adventure Camp…

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The Best Week of Emmy’s Life

The Best Week of Emmy’s Life Natalie breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her six-year-old daughter Emmy dancing with another young camper on the first day of Variety’s Adventure Camp this month. “This…

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Curtain Call

All Call for Curtain Call! This summer, Variety St. Louis is offering an inclusive musical theatre camp filled with dance, music, and drama and friendship for kids ages 9-21. A hand-picked team of professional dancers,…

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Empowering the Hagan Family

Empowering the Hagan Family Few families embody the mission and spirit of Variety as extensively as the Hagan Family. All three of their children have benefitted from Variety’s core programs, and we’ve enjoyed watching them…

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Colton’s Accessible World

Colton’s Accessible World When Colton was born, doctors told his mother, Latrice, that she should not expect him to live longer than a year. But Latrice was not willing to accept that. For the first…

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Paul’s Fearlessness

Paul’s Fearlessness The stage has always been a place where Paul feels empowered to be himself. As he explains, “whenever I’m on stage singing and dancing, I feel exhilarated!”  While Paul has always loved performing,…

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Variety St. Louis Adds Four Board Members

Variety St. Louis Adds Four Board Members Variety’s Board of Directors will have some fresh faces and insight this year.  Media Contact: Brian RoyExecutive DirectorBrian@VarietySTL.orgOffice: 314-720-7711 ST. LOUIS, DATE, 2022 – Variety the Children’s Charity…

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Mireya’s Journey to Independence

Mireya’s Journey to Independence Variety camps are a great way for kids and teens to gain independence, have new experiences, and develop lifelong friendships. No one knows this better than Mireya, a long time Variety…

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Variety Unbound Kickoff

Variety Unbound Kickoff “You’ve got a friend in me.” There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as the Variety Children’s Chorus sang these words to an audience filled with friends on April 21st at…

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Variety Unbound: What To Know Before You Go!

We’re making final preparations for Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment this Thursday, April 21! For our guests’ convenience, we have compiled some important updates you should know before attending this unforgettable evening! To keep Variety Kids…

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Variety Remembers Michael Neidorff

Michael Neidorff’s compassion for children with special needs made him a natural fit for the work we do at Variety.  For the past 15 years, Variety Kids and families could rely on the steadfast support…

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Meilyn’s New Voice

For many children like Meilyn, finding their voice can be a struggle. Thanks to a new communication device from Variety, Meilyn has found her voice! Now she can communicate with not only the world, but…

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Announcing: A Brand New Variety Event

Save the date! We are excited to introduce you to Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis’ BRAND NEW event, Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment. Accessible and inclusive, Variety Unbound offers a fresh approach to Variety events…

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Thankful for Autism Speaks

We take a moment on this #ThankfulThursday to show gratitude to Autism Speaks for their recent support of Variety’s mission. The Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program focuses on presenting grants to services that improve…

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Welcome to Variety, Julie!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Julie Thompkins, our new Health Services Manager! Julie will primarily oversee our Durable Medical Equipment program as well as the Emerson Resource Center, working directly with…

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Welcome to the New VarietySTL.org!

Variety St. Louis has launched a new website to better serve the St. Louis community. The site makes it possible for audiences to access critical information more easily, with a focus on improving the application…

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Kaci to Share her Endless PossAbilities

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has launched a new virtual speaker series titled “Endless PossAbilities.” Every session is free to attend, takes place on Zoom, and features an individual with a disability sharing…

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More Than a Bed

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…

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Register Now for Summer Camp 2022

It’s happening! Registration for our in-person Summer Adventure and Teen Camp is now LIVE! Click here to register by noon on February 7, 2022, and read on for more details. Variety’s Adventure and Teen Camp program…

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Érica la exploradora

As spring draws near and the weather starts to get warmer, people are starting to get outside. Whether by foot or by bike, many are hitting the trails to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air….

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Maisy Connects

A couple of years ago, Variety Kid Maisy attended a birthday party at a ranch. There, she not only got to ride a horse for the first time, but she formed a connection with one of…

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Jada’s Every Day PossAbilities

Doctors used to tell Jada’s mom, Candice, that Jada would be a “lay baby.” By that, they meant she would do little more than lay on the floor due to her diagnosis of cerebral palsy….

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Sadie Keeps Up with Friends

For five-year-old Sadie, there is nothing more frustrating than always being tagged “It” first in a game of tag on the playground. Sadie has mild cerebral palsy, which causes high tone in her legs and…

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Ryan Stands Up to Learn

For a long time, Variety Kid Ryan wasn’t able to use the smartboard in his classroom. The manual wheelchair he was using sat at a height too low to reach the board, limiting his participation…

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Joseph Grows into New Legs

Variety Kid Joseph just won’t stop growing! At almost three years old, he keeps getting taller and stronger every day. But that means he also keeps growing out of the prosthetic legs that make it…

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Tobias Has a Place of His Own

Variety Kid Tobias now has a place in his house he can call his very own, thanks to Variety and our supporters! This new spot is a Leckey Pal Chair, which is giving him the…

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Freedom for JJ

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…

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Thankful for New Allies

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…

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Back to Camp – Winter Camp 2021

After almost two years of virtual programming, Variety’s Adventure Camp program returned to in-person Camp with Winter Camp 2021! Variety Kids gathered throughout the last week of 2021 for engaging activities, time with friends, and…

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A Look Back at 2021

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…

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A Concert Filled with Cheer

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…

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The Jefferson Foundation Gives the Gift of Equipment

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…

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Tennyson’s Helpful Helmet

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…

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Jan Albus Departing as Variety CEO

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…

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Hope for Fiona

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…

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Bikes for Kids 2021

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…

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Christian Communicates

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…

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Oh, los lugares a los que DeMarko irá

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…

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Sophia’s Safe Space

Just like many kids her age, when Variety Kid Sophia is looking to relax and wind down, she heads to her room to hang out on her bed. At night, she happily snuggles up for…

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Maddison Receives a Life-Changing Van

Variety Teen Maddison and her family recently received a life-changing gift from Variety – an adaptive van. This van is making it possible for her to travel safely and comfortably, something that may seem simple,…

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Back to School with Camryn

The last time Camryn, who is 11 years old, attended in-person school was in first grade. In 2017, he was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that caused him to lose his vision as well as…

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Zion’s Super Cool Ride

When Variety Kid Zion cycles through his neighborhood on his daily adaptive bike ride, the air is filled with shouts of “I like your bike!” and “Cool ride!” He smiles, laughs, and rides on, proud…

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Wyatt’s Back to School Supplies

When Variety Kid Wyatt started middle school this year, he had many supplies on-hand, including pencils, books, a backpack, and more. He also started the year with a new tool – an insulin pump –…

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Andrew Achieves His Impossible

For a while, many things felt nearly impossible to Variety Kid Andrew. He suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident when he was just four years old, leaving him unable to walk. But that…

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Isabel Focuses on Fun at Virtual Camp

Like many students, Variety Kid Isabel struggled during virtual school this past year. It was hard for her to stay focused and engaged, which made learning difficult. Because of this, her mom, Janie, was a…

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Fun Isn’t a Stretch for Madi

Variety Teen Madi is very busy and active. She likes to do a ton of activities, many with Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. Madi attends Teen Camp every summer, participates in our Variety…

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Thanks Sno Much!

We’d like to say thanks “sno” much to all those who came out to Ballwin Sno-Cone on August 25 in support of Variety Kids! From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on that date, a portion…

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Chase Goes for Gold

When the Olympics and Paralympics air, you can find children around the world glued to their screens, dreaming of the day they might take the podium for their country. Variety Kid Chase is living out…

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Leah is Amazing

Through Variety’s inclusive Performing Arts programs, Variety Kid Leah has grown and flourished into a confident young lady. Like all kids and teens in these programs, she is very talented, and it has been a…

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Summer Camp 2021: The Great Virtual Adventure

For six weeks this summer, Variety Kids and Teens gathered online for an exciting and engaging Virtual Adventure and Teen Camp 2021. Through this virtual adventure, campers made crafts, played games, cooked snacks, sang songs,…

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Variety remembers Henry Givens

Henry Givens was an extraordinary advocate for children with special needs. For more than 20 years, he and Belma have supported Variety and attended Variety events, especially Runway Lights Fashion Show and Dinner with the…

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Welcome to Variety, Kathy!

Please help us give Kathy Payne a warm welcome to our Variety St. Louis family! Kathy is joining us as Controller in the Finance Department and will be responsible for payroll as well as supporting…

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Will desarrolla fuerza y más a caballo

¿Sabías que la cadencia del movimiento de un caballo imita el caminar de un humano? Eso es lo que hace que la hipoterapia sea tan efectiva: brinda a las personas con problemas de movilidad, como Variety Teen Will, una forma de desarrollar...

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Cómo ayudar a los niños variados en 2021

Con la continuación de la pandemia global de COVID-19 en 2021, hay muchos que todavía enfrentan los desafíos que la acompañan. Si buscas una forma de ayudar a los afectados por el coronavirus esta...

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Variety hires Chief Program Officer

St. Louis (Dec. 15, 2017) –Variety the Children’s Charity has chosen Susan Schuh, PhD MHA, as Chief Program Officer. Schuh has a PhD in Cellular and Developmental Biology from Stony Brook University, and a Masters, Health…

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