Believing in Brighter Tomorrows, Together. On May 16, the St. Louis community came together for an unforgettable evening of magic, generosity, and heart at the 2025 Variety Believe Gala. The theme, Believe: The Magic of Empowerment, perfectly captured the spirit of the night — a celebration of possibility, inclusivity, and the life-changing impact that happens …
Bikes for Kids 2024 On Saturday, November 23, Variety St. Louis held its annual Bikes for Kids event, distributing over 230 bicycles to local children and teens with special needs. The event was made possible thanks to the dedication of more than 100 community volunteers, whose teamwork and enthusiasm brought it to life. Bike build …
Imo’s Pizza and Variety St. Louis teamed up once again to empower local kids and teens with special needs. On Wednesday, September 18, over 96 Imo’s locations participated in Imo’s for Kids Day with 10% of purchases donated to benefit Variety programs. At Imo’s iconic Hampon location, Variety Kid Jo Jo (6) and Variety Teen …
Highlights from Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. 51 talented kids and teens took the stage from August 9 to 11 to perform Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., captivating audiences and championing a message of inclusion. This dedicated cast, featuring kids with and without disabilities, spent three weeks together diving into an underwater adventure. Along the way, they …
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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 at Variety’s annual Bikes for Kids event on November 18 at Parkway Central High School. Bikes give children the freedom …
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 learning all about musical theatre, practicing lines, and rehearsing choreography for the showcase performance. Almost no one could have predicted …
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 performers received resounding ovations from a captivated audience of family, friends, and Variety supporters. Curtain Call offers fully inclusive experiences …
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 with 10% of purchases donated to support Variety’s programs. At Imo’s Pizza’s storied location on Hampton, Variety Kids Faith and …
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 FOX 2 welcomed guests to The Factory in Chesterfield, a magnificent space and the perfect venue to feature the talents …
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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 of Variety Unbound: An Evening of Empowerment, a truly unique experience celebrating the abilities of children with special needs. The …
Imo’s Pizza Partners with Variety The Children’s Charity ST. LOUIS, July 20, 2022 – Imo’s Pizza is partnering with Variety the Children’s Charity in July to supportVariety Kids at Adventure Camp. The Imo’s family challenged franchise owners to send more than 20kids to camp this summer with individual franchise sponsorships. Imo’s will also raise awareness …
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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 is going to be a good day,” she thought. “You’re good, Emmy. You have found your people!” One would never …
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 and guests safe, we are taking several precautions. First, masks are strongly recommended but not required. Second, please provide proof …
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 in a safe, exciting way. Attendees will be immersed into the stories of Variety Kids and families as we celebrate the …
