S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
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
due to the physical damage to his left
arm," says Rosa.„"Jordan went from a
happy-go-lucky boy to a shy and fearful
one. The music therapy was instrumental
in building up his con…dence."
Variety's assistance didn't stop there.
After his second bout of treatment,
Jordan's anti-nausea medication wasn't
working. Doctors prescribed aprepitant,
which was extremely expensive.
"I can't thank Variety enough for
helping with the enormous cost of
aprepitant," she adds. "It meant so much
to us… we are forever grateful to Variety –
The Children's Charity."
Today, Jordan is a typical 14-year-old
who loves basketball. He is also a teen with
a big heart.
"Jordan volunteers because he wants
to give back for all of the help he's received
from Variety," says his proud mom.
This international children's charity
has a long, illustrious legacy of helping
families that dates back to 1927. B.C.'s
chapter was founded in 1965 with a
mandate to assist children with special
needs throughout the province. Over the
last …ve decades, Variety – The Children's
Charity has raised millions of dollars to
help children and families across B.C.
Its largest yearly fundraiser is the Variety
Show of Hearts Telethon, and the 50th
edition of the show airs on February 13 and
14, 2016, and promises to be bigger and
better. To celebrate, the show is going back
to its roots with some of the province's best
local talent returing to perform live on stage.„
"Our 50th anniversary [of the] Show
of Hearts Telethon marks a milestone for
Variety, as well as British Columbians,
because every year we pull together
on a weekend dedicated to helping
children with special needs," says Dave
McConachie, interim executive director
for Variety. "This year's show will honour
those who have been a part of the journey,
and also launch our vision for the next 50
years—one where Variety is providing even
more direct support to kids to help them
ful…ll their unique potential."
The Centre in Vancouver will be the
venue for the live concert performances.
Entertainment Tonight Canada's Erin Cebula
will host, along with celebrity guests, during
the 23-hour, two-day live telethon.
Variety – The Children's Charity is
proud of its long-time partnership with
Global Television, which has aired the
Show of Hearts since its inception
and will again this year from the
Hard Rock Theatre.
You can help support Variety – The
Children's Charity in its quest to create
more happy endings like Jordan's by
donating at www.variety.bc.ca, calling 310-
KIDS during telethon weekend or attending
the live concerts at the Centre in Vancouver.
Tickets are available for both Saturday
night's eclectic mix of talent and Sunday's
Jim Byrnes & Friends special.
(Left to right) A band performs in
support of the telethon in 1966; a
snapshot of the Show of Hearts
Telethon in 1978
different
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good way.
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