January 2016
Save the Date for Variety Telethon- March 5 & 6
Telethon is an entertainment showcase that serves as Variety's largest fundraiser!  Each year, a line-up of local, national and international personalities perform to support the children of Iowa.

Telethon also provides Variety the opportunity to highlight the children and organizations that benefit from Variety's support. Variety hosts  specialized bike presentations and interviews organizations that receive Variety grants.

We invite you to donate, volunteer or become a  Variety VIP during the Variety Telethon. Be sure to tune in to ABC5 from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, or stop by to see the Telethon live!

 

Help Young Variety Fund a Specialized #Bike4Brayden
Young Variety is using crowd funding platform Change Heroes to fund a specialized bike for a 12-year-old Mason City boy named Brayden.
 
Brayden has experienced a wide range of challenges in his life from brain surgeries to seizures. He is unstable on his feet making him unable to ride a traditional bike.  
 
Young Variety is seeking donations to raise $3,000 for a specialized bike to allow Brayden to safely experience outdoor activities while providing therapeutic benefits at the same time. Donations can be made here.   
Volunteers Needed For Variety Events
February 20, 2016
 
Baconfest
Variety is seeking volunteers to bartend, sell drink/food tickets and hand out t-shirts
at the Iowa Event Center for the 9th annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. Reserve your
four hour shift today and you will receive detailed shift information in December.
A percentage of proceeds from the event supports Young Variety. Email Tiffany to volunteer.  

March 5 & 6, 2016
Variety Telethon
Telethon is the foundation that Variety Iowa was built upon and is the highlight of the year.  The two-day event is located at the Community Choice Credit Union in Des Moines and is broadcast live on We Are Iowa (ABC 5) throughout Central Iowa.
We welcome volunteers of all ages (under 14 needs adult supervision). Click here for more information or to volunteer. 


 

Dine to Donate at Granite City Feb. 9