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<\/i>On Feb. 22, tune into Global BC from 1 to 5:30 p.m. for this year\u2019s Variety Show of Hearts Telethon. Celebrating six decades of impact, it will also highlight Variety\u2019s vision for the next 60 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The telethon will spotlight the children whose lives have been transformed by the generosity of Variety donors. It will also feature performances by Deborah Cox, William Prince, Johnny Reid and the Trews, among others, with appearances by Yannick Bisson, Patrick Chan, Kim Coates, KC Collins, Fefe Dobson, Jillian Harris, Andrew Phung, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Jennifer Robertson, Karen Robinson, Caterina Scorsone, Spencer West and others.<\/p>\n For 60 years, Variety BC has turned donations into life-changing support for children with disabilities and complex health needs. In 2025 alone, donors helped Variety provide direct access to essential services for 23,000 children \u2013 from medical and mobility equipment to specialized therapies, mental health services, vital private assessments, and specialized education and tutors. These grants help families avoid long wait times and give kids the chance to thrive. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNo child should face limits because of circumstance. Children deserve unlimited opportunities to explore, learn and grow to their full potential,\u201d said Andrea Tang, chief executive officer of Variety BC. \u201cMore families across BC are reaching out for our help than ever before and, with the support of our donors giving to the Show of Hearts, we can be there for them when they need us most \u2013 opening doors, providing support and helping kids thrive.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are several ways to participate in the 60th Variety Show of Hearts Telethon: tune in on Feb. 22; make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor by visiting variety.bc.ca<\/a>; donate by calling 310-KIDS (5437) toll-free; or text the word \u201cKIDS\u201d to 45678 to make an automatic $25 donation.<\/p>\n