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We would like to express our deep appreciation to the following foundations and trusts for their recent grant gifts which help sustain our programs. We are so grateful for their support.
Kolaga Family Charitable Trust
We thank Kolaga Family Charitable Trust for their $2,500 grant gift in support of Chatter Matters Communication Camp!
Shopko Foundation
We thank Shopko Foundation for their $250 grant gift in support of Chatter Matters Communication Camp!
These grant gifts in support of Chatter Matters
will allow nonverbal children and their families to attend camp this summer! Through fun traditional camp activities, they will learn how to better communicate using a speech generating device such as an iPad or laptop. Through these gifts, the Kolaga Family Charitable Trust and Shopko Foundation will help nonverbal children find their voices and empower them to be more independent communicators!
McGinnity Family Foundation
We thank the McGinnity Family Foundation for their $2,000 grant gift in support of our Teen X program! Teen X provides the opportunity for teens with physical disabilities, age 13-18, to do what their typically able peers do-hang out with their friends! Teen X provides teens a social outlet where they can discuss common experiences, talk about solutions to various challenges, actively participate in local community events, and just have fun together!
More than 15 Variety teens and their friends celebrated the launch of the Teen X program with a bowling event this past Saturday!
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Variety Thank You Reception
Western Lakes Golf Club
Pewaukee, WI
Thursday, April 7th
6:00 pm
Generously sponsored by:
We could not say THANK YOU enough for your support. As a small token of our appreciation, we will hold a reception in your honor! We invite you to join us for an evening of music and appetizers compliments of Western Lakes Golf Club, and cash bar.
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Saz's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Saz's State House
Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, March 31st
3:00-10:00 pm
Join us to congratulate Steve "Saz" Sazama on his 40th Anniversary! Celebrations will include lots of fun, food, karaoke, raffle prizes and more.
3pm: Congratulate Steve "Saz" Sazama on 40 years of finger lickin' good food, community contributions and fun. Watch the official #SazsStory montage and discover the many ways Saz has bettered the lives of all those who know him.
6-8pm: Donate $10 to Variety - the Children's Charity of Wisconsin and State Fair Youth Foundation and enjoy Saz's Grand Buffet.
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Exclusive Wine Social
Crush Wine Bar & Shop
Waukesha, WI
Tuesday, April 5th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
$10/person
Crush Wine Bar is hosting an EXCLUSIVE wine tasting event for Variety and friends. We invite you and a guest to join us! This fun and interactive event will feature wine specialist Linda Quast, of Pure Wine Wisconsin, who will share her wine knowledge and expertise. Guests will enjoy an evening of wine pairings with cheese, chocolate, and fruit.
Please RSVP before March 31st. Click here to RSVP now!
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Ladies Night
Marcus Majestic Cinema
Waukesha, WI
Thursday, May 5th
5:30 p.m.
Ladies, bring your girlfriends, let your hair down and join us to celebrate the engagement of Sophie and her groom from the hit musical Mamma Mia! Enjoy the movie on the big screen while dancing and singing in the aisles. 70's and wedding attire is encouraged!
Cost: $30 before April 30th, $35 at the door
- Pre-wedding celebrations will start at 5:30 p.m. with a bachelorette themed cocktail party
- Free appetizers, $6 drink specials
- Light dinner will be served during the show
- Enjoy wedding cake and toast to the bride and groom
Look forward to a raffle for prizes including a 9 piece Vera Bradley Luggage Set with a value of $1,038.
Please RSVP by April 30th. Click here to RSVP now!
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Cam'Ron is an energetic 10-year-old boy who loves to socialize!
Due to Cerebral Palsy, Cam'Ron is only able to verbally speak a few words. But he has lots to say and loves to converse with others!
In 2012, Variety purchased Cam'Ron an iPad installed with communication software so that he could speak,
communicate his wants, needs, and thoughts.
But recently, his communication device was accidentally broken. Since then, Cam'Ron h
asn't been able to communicate like he has in the past. Without the iPad, he is unable to express his wants and needs quickly, socialize with family and friends, and share his thoughts and ideas.
He is visibly frustrated without it and unable to engage with family and friends. When a Speech Language Pathologist asked Cam'Ron how he felt about it, he used the school's iPad to say ""I feel sad."
We need your help to make sure that Cam'Ron gets a new iPad! Make a donation today!
"The iPad has allowed Cam'Ron to learn and use communication and literacy skills that are going to be invaluable to him throughout his life. Please consider providing future years of happiness, learning, and communication to this amazing boy." -Sandy, Speech Language Pathologist
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Expire Soon
Are you a Thrivent Financial member? If so, you have until March 31st to direct any remaining 2015 Choice Dollars. After that date, Choice Dollars will expire. Please consider directing Choice Dollars to Variety - the Children's Charity of Wisconsin.
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Spring Golf Classic at Western Lakes
Western Lakes Golf Club
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Ben Marcus Memorial Variety Golf Classic
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Monday, July 25, 2016
Day for Variety Kids
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
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Golf Around the Lakes Raffle
The "Golf Around the Lakes" Raffle is back!
- Chance to win one of TWO packages!
- Each package includes a foursome with carts at each course.
- Each package is valued at $1,000!
Golf Package #1:
Grand Geneva Resort, Abbey Springs, Western Lakes Golf Club
Golf Package #2: Geneva National Golf Club, Evergreen Golf Course, Hawks View Golf Course
Raffle Drawing-May 18, 2016-7:00 pm-Western Lakes Golf Course, Pewaukee, WI.
Need not be present to win.
Get your tickets now! Contact the Variety office at 262-777-2090 or email dua@varietywi.org.
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