Catie is an active Variety child and ambassador whose shining personality and attitude drives her to make a difference in other’s lives. After receiving her adaptive bicycle from Variety of Greater Kansas City, Catie quickly found that mobility was the gift she had been waiting for. Her new bike allowed her to gain muscle strength and coordination that allowed her to play with her family and socialize with neighborhood children.
Through finding her strength, Catie had a strong desire to give back to other kids just like her. Thus, the Catie Cares program was born. The program gives many fundraising ideas, so you can be an ambassador just like her and improve the lives of kids in your community with special needs. Since every contribution makes a difference in a child’s life, no donation is too small. See below for the gifts you can grant:
- $10 donation – bike helmet for safety
- $25 – snuggly Variety Teddy bear
- $50 – trip sponsorship for a special outing like a visit to the zoo or sporting event
- $70 – walking cane for a child with visual impairment
- $100 – communication applications for assisted technology devices
- $150 – new bike for a child
- $500 – adaptive bicycle for a special needs child
- $1,200 – iPad and communication software for a child with cognitive disabilities
By raising money through the Catie Cares program for Variety, you are an important ambassador, so we want to highlight your activities. Make sure to take a picture at your event, write a quick story about the event and the difference it made, and then send both to us at varietykc@gmail.com.
Check back frequently for event inspiration. Also, if you have an idea you’d like to share, please e-mail us and we’ll highlight it in our next blog post.