Natalie Portman, Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen <\/i>(photos from Variety)<\/i><\/p>\n
On Feb. 25, 1-5:30 p.m., the 58th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon will be broadcast on Global BC. The fundraising event will feature celebrity guests, including appearances by Natalie Portman, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen and others, as well as musical performances by renowned artists. Viewers will hear directly from the children and families that have been supported by Variety and the impacts the organization has had on their lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cVariety is committed to stepping in for families who need urgent support and specialized care when there is nowhere else to turn,\u201d said Andrea Tang, chief executive officer of Variety BC. \u201cThe essential programs, services and resources made possible by our generous donors not only transform daily realities for children \u2013 they change the trajectory of their future and positively affect entire communities across the province.\u201d<\/p>\n
Every donation made during the Variety Show of Hearts campaign will be matched, allowing donors to make twice the impact in a child\u2019s life. Donors who join Variety\u2019s monthly giving program or make a one-time donation of $169 or more will receive a limited-edition poster of Robert Bateman\u2019s \u201cNorthern Reflections \u2013 Loon Family.\u201d This artwork was commissioned in 1981 by the Government of Canada as a gift for HRH the Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) on his wedding.<\/p>\n
To donate, visit variety.bc.ca<\/a> or call 310-KIDS (5437) toll-free. To make an automatic $25 donation, text the word KIDS to 45678.<\/p>\n