The 46th Annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon (Feb 11th and 12th)
I am, as you can imagine, a sucker for fundraisers. And this fundraiser, the 46th Annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon that takes place on February 11th and 12th, is one of the biggest fundraisers in Canada. I only wish I had more time to participate, because this is a particularly busy time of the year for me.
The event raises money for Variety – The Children’s Charity. All of the money raised stays in British Columbia to help children who have special needs. The Variety Show of Hearts Telethon is hosted by the Global News Team including Chris Gailus, Jill Krop, Deborra Hope, Sophie Lui, Steven Darling, Robin Gill and Wayne Cox and features amazing stories about some of the children that Variety has helped, interspersed with fantastic concerts and performances.
The entertainment on this year’s Show of Hearts Telethon features some truly incredible performances. Saturday night kicks off at 7:00 pm with MICHAEL BUBLE: Caught in the Act, featuring performances of songs off his album, It’s Time. Then at 10:00 pm, watch VHI DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL, featuring artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Kelly Clarkson. Sunday morning at 2:00 am, catch MARIAH CAREY: The Adventures of Mimi as she performs some of her biggest hits. At 4:00 am, enjoy BC’s own, BRYAN ADAMS: Live at Slane Castle, as he performs for nearly 60,000 fans at Slane Castle in Ireland.
On Sunday at 7:00 am, watch PHIL COLLINS: Going Back – Live from the Roseland Ballroom in NYC, as Collins performs some of your favourite Motown hits. Join us at 11:00 am for ADELE: Live from the Artists Den, as the singer-songwriter performs her chart-topping hits. At 1:00 pm, enjoy MUSICARES: A Tribute to Neil Young, as legendary artists such as Elton John, James Taylor and others pay tribute to Young by performing renditions of his most memorable songs. At 3:30pm, tune into PAUL SIMON & FRIENDS: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Music, an all-star concert featuring appearances by Art Garfunkel, Marc Anthony, Alison Krauss and others.
I found out that since 1965, Variety – The Children’s Charity has raised over $155 million to help children who have special needs and their families as well as children’s organizations around British Columbia.
Variety covers the costs of out-of-town travel and accommodation while a child requires medical treatment away from home. Variety also provides grants for prescription drugs, wheelchairs, walkers, physical and occupational therapy, tutoring sessions and much more. Children’s organizations and hospitals around the province receive grants for construction and specialized equipment. Over the years Variety has also spearheaded capital campaigns to build Canuck Place, the BC Family Hearing Resource Centre, the Down Syndrome Resource Centre and Research Foundation and child development centres across British Columbia.
Visit Variety – The Children’s Charity for more information. Tune in and donate to the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon on Global BC, 7:00pm Saturday, February 11th through 6:00pm Sunday, February 12th. Call 310 KIDS (5437) – no area code needed -from anywhere in the province to make a donation. Donors will be helping Variety inspire hope, enrich lives, and build a better future for children in British Columbia.
