Variety KC Blog
Read stories about the kids, families and events that your support has impacted and the lives it has changed.
Back-to-School Tips
Hi Variety Family! Hopefully, everyone has enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with smiles, sunshine and lots of fun! Below are a few helpful reminders and tips...
Meet the Kids – Hank!
Hank Tierney is 6 years old and will be starting Kindergarten this year. He has Down Syndrome. He was adopted as a baby out of foster care. We got him as a...
Kansas City Royals & Royals Charity Spotlight
We were fortunate enough to interview the Manager of Royals Charity, Jonathan Rosa, to learn more about the incredible support the Kansas City Royals and...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness month
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness month. SMA is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by a mutation in the...
Meet the Staff – Abby
We had the opportunity to sit down with our new Chief Development Officer, Abby Martin, to learn more about the path that led her to Variety KC, her life...
33rd Anniversary of the American Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. The ADA is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against...
Meet the Staff – Marc
We sat down with our new Chief Inclusion Officer, Marc Harrell, and found out what has led him to Variety KC, his background, and what vision he has for the...
What is Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and various physical characteristics....
Meet the Staff – Ali
Today we are sitting down with our new Community Liaison Officer, Ali O’Grady, to talk about her family and the path that has brought her to Variety KC! Here...
Hy-vee Spotlight
It is time to recognize some of the incredible individuals and companies that support Variety KC and allow us to do what we do. This week’s Donor Spotlight is...
Family Fun: Keeping Children Safe in Warm Weather
Summer temperatures in Kansas City can be a health risk with vulnerable people including disabled children being most affected by periods of warm weather. The...
Meet the Kids – Tommy!
Tommy was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 26 months old. He is currently nonverbal and uses an assistive technology device to communicate. In...
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