Meet the Kids: Avery

Avery editLittle Avery is the youngest of three boys. His older brother also has special needs. The cost of the much needed medical helmet for Avery is not covered by insurance and not possible due to other medical expenses. Avery’s family believes in giving back and volunteers for efforts whenever possible.

That’s what we love about our Variety families! With all they are challenged with…they love to help others.

Find out more about families like Avery’s at www.varietykc.org

Meet the Kids – Cole & Liam

Living with Ichthyosis Follicularis & Photophobia Syndrome

11737909_855181647898124_1566838239823215017_n1Brothers, Cole and Liam, were born with Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia syndrome.  They have struggled with skin abnormalities, seizures that can’t be controlled with medication, very limited speech, delayed fine and gross motor skills, and no hair growth until age nine. It can be very difficult growing up looking different, talking different and walking different.   Inclusion is key. Inclusion expands their world and the lives of others they meet.

Liam Being able to get around, even at home, is challenging.  As the boys grow it becomes more difficult for their parents to assist and lift them up stairs.  A lift would make it possible for caregivers to safely assist Liam and Cole and it would assure their safety too.  They next time you run up the stairs, maybe even two stairs at a time, think of Liam and Cole….and how those stairs represent enormous hurdles. Help make their journey easier, visit the Variety Wishlist.