Variety KC Blog
Read stories about the kids, families and events that your support has impacted and the lives it has changed.
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...
Accessibility at Starlight
Variety KC loves our friends at Starlight and have loved partnering with them on many projects over the years. Not only is Starlight an amazingly beautiful...
Summer Adventure Awaits!
Fun, Accessible Things to do in Kansas City Summer is the perfect time to explore Kansas City and scout out new, inclusive activities for the whole family!...
Why Disability Pride Month is Important
Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Talk about a celebration that encompasses all that Variety Children’s Charity believes in! Disability Pride...
Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. If you didn’t know that to be honest, we’re not surprised! Even though it’s been celebrated by some members of the disability...
Meet the Kids – Rose!
Rose is an 18-year-old young woman with the inability to walk due to tethered spinal cord. She is TPN dependent and diagnosed with acute leukemia. Rose's dad...
Meet the Kids – Nolan!
Nolan has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, congenital nephrotic syndrome Finnish type, and is a kidney transplant recipient. His family says he is also a...
Meet the Kids – Mia!
Mia has a diagnosis of Hemimegalencephaly and seizures, but this face is the face of courage and resilience! Mia works hard and has taken great strides to...
Meet the Kids – Margot!
Margot is a toddler with a diagnosis of Triplegic Cerebral Palsy, but that doesn't slow her down. Margot is a very young lady with a serious need for speed!...
Meet the Kids – Landon!
Landon is a young man with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome and cerebral palsy. His wants are simple: Landon loves to be outside playing along with his brothers...
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