Variety supports thousands of children across Iowa with the help of dedicated volunteers and numerous fundraising events throughout the year. With so much happening, every effort is focused on making a greater impact for children in need.
2024 News Releases
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Mar 03, 2024 Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa Announces Over $6.5 Million Raised for the 50th Telethon
The Variety Telethon has been an institution in Des Moines and throughout the entire state of Iowa, with thousands of volunteers, donors, entertainers, and supporters joining together to raise funds to help Iowa’s children year after year.
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Mar 03, 2024 Variety's 50th Telethon
Watch the Telethon Spotlight Special LIVE at 7 PM on Saturday, March 2.
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Feb 16, 2024 30 Years of Telethon
2004 commemorated the 30th Variety Telethon, which raised an impressive $3.8 million and surpassed a total of $60 million raised since the first Telethon in 1975.
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Feb 09, 2024 Round up at your local Hy-Vee to support Variety – the Children’s Charity
Hy-Vee is partnering with Variety - the Children’s Charity to once again conduct a round up at the register campaign to raise funds to help children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill, or living with special needs.