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Read stories about the kids, families and events that your support has impacted and the lives it has changed.

Meet the Kids – Hendrix

Meet the Kids – Hendrix

MEET HENDRIX!! Hendrix is a former 26-week preemie who spent 478 days in the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. In September 2022, Hannah and Dillon Stieb found out that Hendrix needed a family and that as soon as 2 caregivers were trained, he would...

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Meet the Kids – Roman

Meet the Kids – Roman

MEET ROMAN!! Roman has a diagnosis of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, but these diagnoses do not define this sweet 7-year-old boy!! Roman walks with crutches and wears AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) and also uses a wheelchair for long distances. He currently has a...

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Back-to-School Tips

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 to get your child’s school year off on the right track! Relieve Back-to-School Jitters Ask for a Preview New...

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Meet the Kids – Hank!

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 foster child when he was 3 months old and adopted him when he was close to two years old. He has been a huge...

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Kansas City Royals & Royals Charity Spotlight

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 Royals Charity provides for Variety KC! What are ways that the Kansas City Royals and Royals Charity support...

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness month

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 SMN1 gene. SMA causes muscles to weaken and deplete, which can lead to an inability to independently walk,...

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Meet the Staff – Abby

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 outside of work, and her hopes for the future of Variety KC!   What is your background that led up to this...

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33rd Anniversary of the American Disabilities Act

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 people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, and...

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Meet the Staff – Marc

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 future of Variety KC. Here’s what Marc had to say!   What is your background that led up to this position...

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