Press Releases

Children in Comox Valley Benefit from Local Fundraiser

Burnaby, BC (July 15, 2010) - The 2nd Annual Courtenay/Campbell River Variety Children's Radiothon has raised $32,008 to support children in the Comox Valley who have special needs.

Food Fight Raises Thousands for Variety

Burnaby, BC (June 28, 2010) - On June 27th, Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, Variety's brand new fundraising event, brought together some of BC's finest chefs in a battle for best brunch.

Prince George Children Benefit from Local Fundraiser

Burnaby, BC (June 24, 2010) - Variety - The Children's Charity is excited to announce that the 6th annual Prince George Children's Radiothon raised an incredible $45,063 to support local children who have special needs.

Boat for Hope Comes to Kelowna

Burnaby, BC (June 22, 2010) - On Saturday, June 19, children who have special needs benefited from the gerosity of the Kelowna boating community as local skippers from numerous yacht clubs, including those in Kelowna, Westbank and Summerland, took to the waters ot Okanagan Lake during Variety's Boat for Hope.

Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch is Coming Up!

Burnaby, BC (June 21, 2010) - Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, Variety - The Children's Charity's brand new fundraising event, is bringing together some of BC's finest chefs in a battle for your taste buds and it is less than a week away!

Variety Fundraiser Comes to Prince George

Burnaby, BC (June 16, 2010) - The 6th Annual Prince George Variety Children's Radiothon will be broadcasting live on 97FM The Wolf on June 23rd and 24th from 6am to 6pm.

Vancouver Boating Community Helps Children

Burnaby, BC (June 15, 2010) - On Saturday, June 12th, children who have special needs benefited from the generosity of the Lower Mainland boating community and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club as over 25 local skippers took to the waters of False Creek during the 12th Annual Variety Boat for Hope. 

Mothers and Daughters Get A Day To Remember

Burnaby, BC (May 21, 2010) - Young Variety, a group of volunteers under the age of 25 from Variety - The Children's Charity, held a special Mother's Day event at Blanche Macdonald Centre's Uptown Campus in Vancouver on Saturday, May 15th.

White Rock Fire Fighters Launch Cycling Event

Burnaby, BC (May 19, 2010) - Shore2Shore, an exciting new fundraising event for Variety - The Children's Charity will have its official launch on Wendesday, May 26th at the White Rock Fire Department.

Variety Honours Local Supporters

Burnaby, BC (May 19, 2010) - Variety - The Children's Charity will be holding their annual Heart Awards Dinner on Wednesday, June 9th at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.

Helping Children over the Airwaves

Burnaby, BC (May 13, 2010) -  The 6th Annual Kelowna Variety Children's Radiothon has raised an incredible $27,104!

Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch!

Burnaby, BC (May 3, 2010) - Variety - The Children's Charity and MarketPlace IGA present Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, a fun and unique new fundraising event bringing together some of BC's finest Chefs in a battle for your taste buds.

Big Dollars Raised for Kids in Vernon

Burnaby, BC (April 22, 2010) - Variety - The Children's Charity is excited to announce that the Variety Children's Radiothon on 107.5 Kiss FM raised an impressive $37,800!

Text to Make a Mother's Day!

Burnaby, BC (April 7, 2010) - With Mother's Day coming up next month, consider texting a donation to Variety to help us give mother's the ultimate gift.

Port Coquitlam Bowl Goes for Fundraising Gold!

Burnaby, BC (March 1, 2010) - The 2010 Olympic Games may have come to an end but for all those bowlers out there, there is still time to enjoy some of the athletics the Lower Mainland has to offer.

Variety Elects New Board of Directors

Burnaby, BC (December 22, 2009) - Variety - The Children's Charity welcomed in a new board of directors for 2010 at its Annual General Meeting, held December 12th at the Variety offices in Burnaby. 

Get The Ball Rolling and Bowl For The Kids!

Burnaby, BC (December 8, 2009) - Variety - The Children's Charity's annual bowling fundraiser, BC Bowls for Kids, is well underway. There are two great ways to get involved - both involve free bowling and helping kids who have special needs.   

Golden Heart Community Achievement Award Dinner Fantastic Success!

Burnaby, BC (November 20, 2009)
– The  Golden Heart Community Achievement Award DInner was held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on November 18th, in honour of the late Peter C. Toigo Sr. The event was a great success, raising $224,000 for children in British Columbia who have special needs.   

28th Annual Variety Auction and Vintage Market presented by Buy-Low Foods

Burnaby, BC (October 13, 2009) - Variety – The Children’s Charity and Buy - Low Foods are partnering once again for a unique fundraising event that is full of friends, fun and philanthropy!   

Variety’s Annual Gala Event to Honour Local Philanthropist

Burnaby, BC (October 13, 2009) - Variety – The Children’s Charity will honour the late Peter C. Toigo Sr. for his generous philanthropic work at the Golden Heart Community Achievement Award Dinner, Variety’s annual gala fundraiser. The public are invited to attend what will be a wonderful evening of celebration and fundraising.   

Community Of Kamloops Comes Through For The Kids

Burnaby, BC (September 24, 2009) – Variety – The Children’s Charity is excited to announce that the seventh annual Variety Children’s Radiothon - broadcast live on B100 - raised $42,000 and gave out 328 Buddy Bears - all to support children in the community who have special needs.   

Local Children Raise Funds For Kids Who Have Special Needs

Burnaby, BC (September 1, 2009) – Young philanthropists from around the province were at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver on Tuesday, September 1st, to kick off the annual Kids Coin Drive for Variety. Last year, the province-wide fundraiser brought in over $250,000. Over the last eight years the campaign has raised more than $1.25 million.