V A R I E T Y – T H E C H I L D R E N ' S C H A R I T Y
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E
Variety Show of Hearts:
50 Years and Counting
This annual telethon features local performers and
generous community members who are all doing their
part to raise money for some very important children
J
ordan was born a healthy, happy baby, but his parents were
devastated when, at 4 years old, doctors discovered he had a large
brain tumour. Although it wasn't malignant, the tumour was pressing
on his brain, which meant the doctors had to operate immediately.
After surgery, Jordan required expensive physiotherapy. At the
time, his mother Rosa had just launched a home-based company and
her ex-husband wasn't working—money was extremely tight. A social
worker suggested she give Variety – The Children's Charity a call.
"Variety was amazing in helping us deal with the psychological trauma
The excitement that was evident at the
Variety Show of Hearts Telethon in 1980
has only continued to grow over the years
