Variety of Illinois

Big Heart Bar Bash

Variety of Illinois — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:22:41 +0000

MARK YOUR CALENDAR’S. This one is a can’t miss!

April 24 at Green Door Tavern. from 6 to 8 pm

Please click on the image to donate. thanks!

WTTW segment on wheelchair basketball

Variety of Illinois — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:36:19 +0000

Want to see your donation dollars in action? Check out some of the sport wheelchairs Variety of Illinois has presented over the last couple years in this WTTW segment on wheelchair basketball:

Jay Shefsky introduces us to a basketball team you won’t forget on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. View a photo gallery of the Skyhawks basketball team during practice.

2013 Variety International The Children’s Charity

Variety of Illinois — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:14:08 +0000

U.S. Variety We Serve The Kids Luncheon

HEAR YEE! HEAR YEE! HEAR YEE!

CLOWNS, JUGGLERS, ACROBATS, MAGICIANS, FACE PAINTERS

BALLOON ARTISTS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

ALL UNDER THE GRAND OLD BIG TOP

HEAR THE ROAR OF THE CROWD

THAT’S SHOWBUSINESS!

What a fantastic show the kids of Las Vegas are going to experience.

It all started with Variety’s first banquet, back in 1927, which was held in the Grand Ballroom of the William Penn Hotel under the Circus Big Top.

Now 86 years later, in the Bellagio’s Grand Ballroom on Friday, May 3rd 2013, the children will participate in an even greater and more exciting event – complete with Circus acts! Side shows! Popcorn! Cotton Candy! Hot dogs! Hamburgers, French Fries! Cake! Ice Cream! And so much more! (Cobb salad for others).

Come one and come all – and see the look of sheer joy on the children’s faces. This event will reinforce the true meaning of Variety – the Children’s Charity.

So Don’t Delay Register Today!

www.varietyworldconference.com

Wed, May 1

Welcome Cocktail Party

Thurs, May 2

VI Awards Luncheon

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

Fri, May 3

U.S. Variety We Serve The Kids Lunch

Free Night for Delegates to experience Las Vegas

Sat, May 4

Heart Awards Dinner

VI Gala Awards Dinner

(Events & Dates subject to change

Hollywood Palms hosts fancy Oscar night party !

Variety of Illinois — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:06:35 +0000

Why watch the Academy Awards at home in your jammies when you can take part in a premier red carpet event?

Naperville’s Hollywood Palms Theatre will once again host its annual Oscar Viewing Party Feb. 24 to benefit Variety Children’s Charity of Illinois.

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The space will be transformed into the Kodak Theatre of the Midwest, complete with haute couture evening wear, a red carpet, paparazzi, champagne and deluxe goody bags.
Oh, and the actual Academy Awards ceremony will be shown on the big screens of the Hollywood Palms.

Tickets cost $40 and are on sale now. The event has sold out the last several years, and organizers urge patrons to purchase their tickets early. All proceeds benefit Variety, a non-profit dedicated to helping children with physical handicaps lead more enriched lives.
This is the third year the party’s been held at Hollywood Palms, said marketing manager Angelique Barthel. It had been at Hollywood Blvd. in Woodridge previously.

SOURCE:
couriernews.suntimes.com/entertainment

Mike & Sulley Gold Heart Pin from Variety

Variety of Illinois — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:24:10 +0000

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack Collector’s Edition is out today! Please buy a Mike & Sulley Gold Heart Pin from Variety to wear while watching, and you’ll be helping kids who are disabled and disadvantaged in your community!

To Donate Click Here!

NFB TO AWARD 30 SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2013

Variety of Illinois — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:11:34 +0000

The National Federation of the Blind is now accepting applications to our national scholarship program from freshmen beginning college this fall on up through graduate students. The 30 scholarships range in value from $3,000 up to $12,000, and include a trip to Orlando this July for the world’s largest convention for the blind. Applications must be received by March 31, 2013. To learn more and to apply, please visit www.nfb.org/scholarships.

Please pass it on to eligible students, counselors, teachers, parents, college disability offices, libraries for the blind, your group’s listserv, offices for assessing equipment for the blind or visually impaired, radio reading services, the state announcement section of NFB-NEWSLINE®, and any other outlet you think of that will help blind students discover this program.

Email: scholarships@nfb.org

Website: www.nfb.org/scholarships

Will you be our Valentine?

Variety of Illinois — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:36:40 +0000

It’s that time of year – the time to show those we love how much they mean to us.
This year, you can share your love with the world by sending a Variety Valentine!
Your donation will help show kids with disabilities that you care….
AND your loved one will get their very own Variety Valentine on our page.
It’s easy, it’s fun, and what’s more, you will be helping a child with disabilities lead an active,
healthy life with your donation.
Please, take a minute to share the love.
Send a Variety Valentine today!

Sincerely,

Linda Mastandrea
President, Variety of Illinois

Limited edition “Mike & Sulley” Gold Heart Pin

Variety of Illinois — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:45:40 +0000

They Scare Because They Care

Limited edition “Mike & Sulley” Gold Heart Pin goes on
Sale to raise funds for local children’s charity
Chicago, IL (Feb 6, 2013) – You won’t believe your eye when you see Variety the Children’s Charity of Illinois’ 23rd annual Gold Heart Pin! Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios have partnered with Variety the Children’s Charity to create a pin featuring Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan (Sulley), the beloved characters from “Monsters, Inc.” and the upcoming film, “Monsters University.” Proceeds will benefit Variety programs throughout Illinois that serve children who are disabled and disadvantaged.

The collector’s item are available now in movie theatres around the state (as well as throughout the country) through June 2013, coinciding with the release of “Monsters University,” coming to theatres June 21, 2013.

Screaming with laughter and fun, “Monsters University” tells the story of how two mismatched monsters, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

Variety of Illinois’ Valentine’s Dance 2013 was a Major Hit!

Variety of Illinois — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:25:35 +0000

Variety of Illinois’ Valentine’s Dance 2013 at Fuller Park was a major hit! Over 125 kids with disabilities boogied the afternoon away, made lots of new friends and learned about our new Social Club Program with the Chicago Park District. Channel 5 NBC News also turned out to share the good times, and the Variety cause, with the whole city!

Oscar Party in Benefit of Variety Children’s Charity

Variety of Illinois — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:12:16 +0000

Hollywood palms to once again host oscar party in benefit of variety children’s charity –
advance tickets now on sal –

ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Bringing the Red Carpet to Naperville on

Hollywood’s Biggest Night – Feb 24!

Naperville, IL (Jan 22, 2013) – Hollywood’s most celebrated event, the Academy Awards®, will once again be feted at Naperville’s Hollywood Palms Theatre to support Variety Children’s Charity of Illinois. The Red Carpet. Glam attire. Golden statues. Is this Hollywood?… No, it’s Naperville!

On Oscar night, Sunday, February 24, Hollywood Palms will be transformed into the Kodak Theatre of the Midwest! Dress to the nines, walk the red carpet, chat with gossip interviewers, get your photo snapped by the paparazzi, and watch the Academy Awards® in real time on the BIG screen. Advance tickets are now on-sale through hollywoodpalmscinema.com. This event sells out annually so reserve your seat today! All proceeds benefit Variety, the Children’s Charity of Illinois, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of local children in need.

Festivities Include:

Red Carpet fashion, gossip and interviews: Walk the red carpet in your best “Glam Attire” (encouraged but not required).
The Academy Awards® LIVE on the BIG screen with Hollywood Palm’s signature to-your-seat service.
Choice of entrée & soda from Hollywood Palm’s Oscar-themed limited menu.
Silent Auction with premium gifts
Smartwater Lounge & Photo.
One complimentary glass of Sofia Champagne & Coppola Wine sampling.
Take home ‘swag bag’ (value $100+) with Limited Edition Variety Gold Heart Pin.

Admission / Tickets & Location:

$40 per person (donation) – includes all festivities listed above.
The event start time is 6 pm.
Hollywood Palms Theatre, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540.
Secure seats today by purchasing tickets online at hollywoodpalmscinema.com
Pre-sale tickets are highly recommended, as seating is limited (no age restriction).
100% of proceeds benefit Variety, the Children’s Charity of Illinois.

More about Variety:

Variety the Children’s Charity is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of children around the world. Through a network of 43 Tents (or Chapters) in 13 countries, Variety reaches into communities across the globe to offer financial assistance and services to children and organizations that serve children with disabilities. Variety of Illinois supports children with disabilities, as well as those who are underprivileged, or otherwise at-risk. To learn more about this organization, please visit varietyofillinois.org.