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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 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...
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...
The Kansas City Zoo opens their ACCESSIBLE Sobela Ocean Aquarium on September 1st!
The brand new 650,000-gallon aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo is opening this Labor Day weekend. The aquarium will have more than 8,000 animals, including a sea turtle, sharks, giant Pacific octopus, sea otters, and more. It features 6 zones with more than 30 smaller...
The KC Ballet opens a new facility in Prairie Village, expanding their adaptive dance program!
The Variety KC team was excited to attend the Kansas City Ballet’s ribbon cutting of the state-of-the-art, $2.1M, South Campus at Meadowbrook studio. This new center has four studios and will house classes for ALL ages and ALL abilities! With the exciting news of the...
Variety KC and KC Current’s Adaptive and Inclusive Soccer Clinic
On July 25, 2023, Variety KC hosted an adaptive and inclusive KC Current Soccer Clinic. This ALL ABILITIES soccer clinic...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Find Out How to Get Involved
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