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Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis2013

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is a multi-faceted organization with one simple mission: To help local children with disabilities reach their full

potential by providing services every time they need assistance. Variety annually impacts more than 14,500 children across 30 counties, spanning 547 zip codes.

MISSION

Since 1932, Variety the Children’s Charity serves children with physical and intellectual disabilities in the St. Louis region, from infancy to age 21.

Variety focuses on five core areas to help kids become independent and productive: gifting medical equipment for mobility and independence;

developing unique education and recreational programs, funding therapy and providing Sunshine Coach Vans to help transport partner agency kids to places like doctor appointments. Variety partners with 75+ agencies to support pro-grams and give scholarships that directly impact the lives of Variety children.

For more information, visit www.varietystl.org.

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It has been an exciting first year serving as Chairman of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. I learned intimately about the challenges our Variety families face, and I was inspired by the dedicated individuals who work every day to meet the needs of our families.

In 2013, Variety honed their mission to five core areas referred to as TREES: Therapy, Recreation, Education, Equipment and Sunshine Coach Vans. The organization’s focus on these core initiatives was evident throughout the year.

Therapy – Variety children progressed toward individual goals through innovative therapy, like Kinesiotaping.

Recreation – Confidence was built through rock climbing and karate at Variety Adventure Camp.

Education – Thirty Variety children showcased their immense theatrical talents, bringing 6,299 audience members to five separate performances of Peter Pan.

Equipment – Cutting-edge equipment, like the

PROLAC hearing aid, was made available to help children gain independence.

Sunshine Coach Vans – Children were transported safely to doctor visits, educational events and outings.

I look forward to all the unique and ambitious opportunities that 2014 will bring for our Variety children, including the Variety Children’s Theatre presentation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Thank you all for contributing to Variety’s success in changing lives. It doesn’t take winning the 2013 Gold Heart to know that the St. Louis community has a special place in its heart for Variety kids and families. Here’s to another year of helping our children reach their full potential.

Greg Boyce Chairman of the Board

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

From our Greg Boyce with Variety kids Luke and Anthony

Dear Friends of Variety,

Dear Friends of Variety,

In 2013, Variety International awarded St Louis Variety with the highest award, the Gold Heart. At the 86th Annual Variety International World Conference, the 41 chapters from 11 countries met and shared their vision and plans to help children with disabilities. Since forming in 1928, Variety chapters around the world have raised more than $1.8 billion for more than 45 million kids with disabilities.

The criteria for the Gold Heart Award include: programs, innovation, financial stability and growth. Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis grew 83% in funding in 2012, including growth of 35% of giving medical equipment and 59% increase in impact in our community. Our high efficiency means that 85 cents of each dollar goes to Variety kids. Our sustainability is strong with a $1.3 million endowment to support Variety Adventure Camp, and a board designated endowment of $2.4 million.

The William R. Forman Heart Awards have been given out for 30 years. There are three heart awards, Bronze, Silver and Gold. St Louis Variety has won the Bronze Heart three times (1984-1988-2010) the Silver Heart three times (1987-1990-2008) but the Gold Heart had remained elusive, until 2013!

To be recognized as the best Variety chapter means a great deal to us. We honor all the work that the other 41 chapters do for kids with disabilities around the globe. We will continue to strive to be even better and assist more children in our community. The Gold Heart Award also recognizes St Louis’ giving heart; to our donors, volunteers and staff, this is YOUR award. You made a difference in the life of a Variety child.

Jan Albus Chief Executive Officer

Jan Albus with Variety Child Josie

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Variety Women Penny Pennington Planned Giving Kimberly Springer Finance Leslie Wilson

CHAIRS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

2013

Jan Albus Chief Executive Officer

Christina Altholz Chief Financial Officer

Laura Boyle Creative Producer

Misty Burton Therapy Services Manager

Diane Gruszka Health Services Director

Patty Haeffner Assistant to the CEO

Karen Haglin Accounting Manager

Barb Kramer Program Director

Justin Leibrecht Event Coordinator

Julie Nagy Program Manager

Brian Roy Chief Operating Officer

Linda Sanders Development Director

Alexandra Santacroce Sales Coordinator

Jean Larson Steck Communications Director

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS2013

CHAIRMAN *Greg Boyce

VICE PRESIDENTS *Steve Crimmins *Marilyn Fox *Thelma Steward

TREASURER *Leslie Wilson

SECRETARY *Joan Malloy

*Mark Abels Sheila Banks

Mark Burkhart *Scott Bush Joe Denother

*Cathy Dunkin Cliff Eason Cheri Fromm Steve Gross Ray Gruender

*Nevada A. Kent, IV J. Christopher Kerckhoff, Jr. Dr. Patricia Kopetz

*Mark Koritz Nancy Kranzberg Patrick Larmon

*Mike Lefton Kevin Mowbray

Noémi Neidorff Marcia Niedringhaus Lawrence K. Otto

*Penny Pennington Lucia Rodriguez Brian Rothery

*Steve Schankman Scott C. Schnuck Bevis Schock Alison Sheehans

*Kimberly Springer Michael Staenberg

*Executive Committee Members

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS David Steward HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Jo Ann Arnold Kimmy Brauer William H.T. Bush Nancy Diemer Margaret Imo Chip Rosenbloom Ozzie Smith CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jan Albus

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how we helped

Did you Know? People with disabilities constitute the nation’s largest minority group, and the only group any of us can become a member of at any time. -Disability Funders Network Variety’s mission is to help the children in this group. Here are some facts about how Variety is doing just that.

top 12 Diagnoses

# of Kids

Cerebral Palsy 403 Hearing Loss 245 Epilepsy/Seizures 149 Developmental Delay 121 Autism 101 Chromosomal Anomalies 79 Down Syndrome 73 Plagio/Torticollis 65 Hyrdrocephalus 63 Spina Bifida 61 Muscular Dystrophy 58 Blindness 54

Or 37% of Variety kids have multiple disabilities.

531

Communication Devices

42

Mobility Accessories or Repairs46

Adapted Strollers11 Power

Wheelchairs

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Orthoses (AFO’s, splints, etc.)

112

Sleep related items10

Sets of twins received services

9Kids received (birth-21) equipment or therapy

1,620

Van Adaptations or lifts34

Sets of siblings received services

42

Hearing Aids

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Therapeutic Bikes48

Standers15

Personal Care Items (Car Seats, bath systems, adapted chairs, toileting systems)

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Variety by the numbers

14,500 KIDS RECEIVED SERVICES FROM VARIETY

in 2013

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“Mom! I stood up!” peeped two-year-old Leah from the swimming pool. Her mom, Julie, smiled as Leah’s therapist explained that the weights she placed on Leah’s feet were helping her to accomplish this feat.

“We fully attribute Leah’s improvements in her self-confidence and mobility to Variety’s Ther-Happy Kids program,” says Julie.

Leah’s walker and aqua therapy would not be a possibility without the help from Variety’s Ther-Happy Kids program. Ther-Happy Kids ensures that children with disabilities not only have the medical equipment they need, but the therapy to support them while they use it. Variety picks up the co-pays, or even the full cost, when insurance money runs out.

For this reason, Ther-Happy is essential to the growth and development of children like Leah, born with Spina Bifida.

She has no feeling in her feet or ankles but according to her mother, Leah’s fighting attitude along with help from her walker and therapy have allowed her to progress at an impressive rate. Recently she stood assisted for the first time!

“We’ve tried standing her up before but she totally freaked out because she’s timid and wasn’t used to it,” said Julie. “Although Leah may seem nervous and shy she’s actually energetic and absolutely can’t wait to come to therapy. At night we talk about going to see her therapist in the morning and she gets so excited. She can hardly sit still when we pull into the parking lot.”

Julie says that Leah is fiercely determined and she expects great things from her - anticipating that continued therapy will help Leah to stand at age four and walk by age six.

We believe that if anyone can do it, Leah can and we can’t wait to see her continued progress through Ther-Happy Kids.

Therapy

“We fully attribute Leah’s improvements in her self-confidence and mobility to Variety’s Ther-Happy program,” - Julie Leah’s Mom

“I do not think Kaitlyn and many other Variety children would be as far along in this process if it was not for Variety. Her life experiences because of the programs and events Variety offers have enriched her life and made her more than most people expected. Kaitlyn is living outside the box. That is priceless.” - Dianne, Mom of Kaitlyn

“You are all amazing and helped Drew with equipment we’d never be able to purchase. We love our custom bike!” -The Davis Family

Drew is pictured with former Rams player Aeneas Williams

THANK YOU everyone at Variety! You made my little man’s day today. He just received his new walker and we are soooooo VERY excited. What a counted blessing today!! We are thankful!! -Laura, mom of Jonathan

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“Josh doesn’t have any older siblings in his life to look up to, so for him to experience that with Kenny means the world to me.” - Mary Ellen, Josh’s Mom

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Recreation“I sent my son to Variety’s Adventure Camp two summers ago because I wanted him to have fun and be comfortable,” says Mary Ellen, the mother of Variety camper, Josh. Mary Ellen could have never imagined that Josh, age six, would not only find a place that he could fit in, but also find a best friend. And someone to look up to.

“Josh is very high energy,” says Mary Ellen. “So there were days I would ask his counselor Kenny ‘are you sure you want to do this?’” But Kenny, a sophomore at Missouri State University, was up for the challenge and quickly became the mentor Josh needed.

Josh is constantly laughing and always moving, ready for his next adventure. Kenny is ready to make new friends and always striving to make the most of his camp time with Josh. Clearly the two of them are a complimentary pair.

“Josh and I are definitely both sociable and active people so I knew we would be a good match” says Kenny, “Our first summer together I would just reflect on how I could be a better mentor to him each day after camp.”

Mary Ellen immediately noticed the benefits of their camper-counselor relationship. “One day, I picked up Josh from camp and Kenny told me he had a ‘proud dad’ moment with Josh when he went down the pool slide by himself for the first time!” says Mary Ellen. “Josh doesn’t have any older siblings in his life to look up to, so for him to experience that with Kenny means the world to me.”

After two years and four camp sessions with Josh, Kenny echoed a similar sentiment, stating, “One of the most positive learning experiences that anyone could experience in their life is made possible here, at Variety Adventure Camp.”

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EquipmentFour-year-old Variety child Anthony is paralyzed from the waist down due to a gunshot wound. After the family was initially referred to Variety when Anthony signed up for horseback riding, Anthony’s mother made sure to sign him up to receive a therapeutic bike at Variety’s annual Bikes for Kids in November.

“Anthony has such a great attitude and strong spirit but he needed the sense of normalcy that he receives riding a bike around with his sister,” confessed Laneshia.

It was clear that Anthony’ sister felt the same way at Bikes for Kids this year. As he made one of his many laps around the gym at Webster University in his brand new bike, his sister ran behind him, exclaiming “Anthony! Now we can ride our bikes together!”

This touching moment was the perfect example of why equipment is so important to our Variety kids. According to Laneshia, Anthony is not only building significant muscle strength and experiencing therapeutic benefits while having fun with other kids his age, but his bike has also become a sense of pride and joy. Visitors to their home are greeted with a “Hi! Look at my brand new bike!”

“Variety is our guardian angel! I try my hardest to make sure Anthony has a fulfilling childhood and not let his disability get in the way. Variety has helped to enhance it and has provided things that I would not be able to provide on my own. We are forever grateful,” says Laneshia.

“Anthony has such a great attitude and strong spirit but he needed the sense of normalcy that he receives riding a bike around with his sister.” - Laneshia, Anthony’s mom

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It is our mission that through these four categories, we can help kids with disabilities

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MEDIA PARTNERS

THE ONES WHO CARETHE ONES WHO CARE

VARIETY CLUB PARTNERS

MAJOR PARTNERS

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

THANK YOU

CORPORATE PARTNERS

Thanks for the support from our corporate partners. Our ability to say YES to Variety kids would not be possible without the following corporations and their generous gifts.

CORPORATE Contributions

($300,000+)

Centene CorporationWorld Wide Technology

($150,000-299,999)

EmersonEdward JonesImo’s Pizza

($100,000-149,999)

AmerenBank of AmericaExpress ScriptsNestle Purina PetCareWells Fargo Advisors

($75,000-99,999)

Wehrenberg Theatres

($50,000-74,999)

Peabody Energy Corp.Schnuck Markets, Inc.

($25,000-49,999)

AT&T MissouriBunzl USA Inc.Hermann Companies Inc.Mercy Health System

*Switch*Touhill Performing Arts CenterU.S. Bank

($10,000-24,999)

Aegion Corporation*Avatara LLCBKD LLPBrown Shoe Company Inc.BSI ConstructorsInterco Charitable Trust

*Kansas City Costume CompanyLafayette 148 New YorkLiving World Christian Center

*Logic Systems Sound & Lighting Inc.Monsanto CompanyMorgan Stanley

Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.Safety National

($5,000-9,999)

Anheuser-Busch CompaniesBJC HealthCareBrown Smith WallaceCassidy TurleyCBREFirst BankSaint Louis Symphony OrchestraSite Advancement FoundationThe Siteman Family FoundationUnited Seating & Mobility LLCWeissman Theatrical

($1,000-4,999)

American Railcar Industries, Inc.Big River Race Management, LLCBrighton RetailBurds & Kunts, PCCreative MobilityCVS CaremarkE. K. Interior DesignsEnterprise HoldingsFrank Leta AutomotiveFurniture Brands InternationalGood SportsGraybar FoundationGreensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.Hanger Prosthetics & OrthoticsKaldi’s Coffee Roasting CompanyLandis+GyrMcCarthy Building Companies Inc.Missouri Academy of AudiologyNorthwestern Mutual FoundationOrthotic & Prosthetic Lab Inc.Paric CorporationRams Football Company, Inc.Razoo FoundationRothman Furniture Stores, Inc.Scottrade, Inc.Service Metal ProductsSimons JewelersStanding PartnershipThe Loftus GroupTimothy E. Hayes & AssociatesU.S. Trust, Bank of America Private

Wealth ManagementUnited Access

*Denotes an in-kind donor

“As we work to create

light for others, we

naturally light our

own way.”

- Mary AnNe Radmacher

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YOU Choose

Corporate Partnerships

Align your corporate social

responsibility with a 4-star Charity

Navigator organization with more

than 80 years of helping kids with

disabilities in the St. Louis region.

Sports Wheelchair

Without therapy, Variety Kids can’t

move, talk, or use their medical

equipment properly. Many Variety

parents have to choose between

food on the table and their child’s

therapy. Our goal is to provide 4

hours of therapy for Variety Kids.

Sports Wheelchair

Get Variety Kids off the sidelines

and into the game. With this

wheelchair they can participate

with big goals on the scoreboard

and a big score as a teammate.

Variety’s new online donation page, Help a Variety Kid is here! This grass roots

campaign gives donors the ability to specifically choose which items they would

like to help Variety purchase with an easy-to-navigate and visual landing page.

Other donation options, such as the ones below, include children’s books, one

hour of specialized therapy, performing arts scholarships, estate planning, tax credits, and corporate partnerships.

This is a wonderful opportunity to personalize your donation to Variety! So check out www.helpavarietykid.org to see where the need is greatest for Variety kids and how YOU can help.

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EducationIt’s not often that a child told she may never walk, finds herself on a stage alongside professional actors in front of thousands of people. However, this has been the case for eight-year-old Variety child Olivia.

“She’s been singing and dancing since she was a toddler,” says her father, Kelly. And Olivia chose to follow her passion for performing – eventually landing her on stage in the Variety Children’s Theatre production of ANNIE last year in the “Hard Knock Life” chorus, belting out each note and dancing to the beat.

Variety Children’s Theatre, a major endeavor of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, is a unique production unlike any other in the country that showcases the talents of theatrically gifted children and adults in an inclusive setting, with children of all abilities on stage. This program, now in its 5th season, perfectly embodies Variety’s mission to help children just like Olivia to reach their full potential.

“I didn’t get to see many of her practices for the performance last year so I didn’t really know what to expect going into it opening night,” said Kelly. “So it really blew me away when I saw her on the stage. I’ve seen her in multiple performances through our church but her appearance in ANNIE brought tears to my eyes.”

Olivia, shy yet undoubtedly well spoken, has improved with each performance – honing her singing abilities and building self-assurance. “I think that acting and singing has been extremely helpful with her self-confidence,” says her father. Olivia seems to agree, claiming that she has even considered continuing to sing and perform into adulthood.

Given Olivia’s natural knack for the arts and contagious personality, explained by her father as “all sunshine and butterflies,” it is no surprise that Olivia earned herself her second role in Variety Children’s Theatre this year. Olivia was cast in the 2013 Variety Children’s Theatre production of Peter Pan in October and was once again a real stage stealer!

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Olivia posing for a promotional photo shoot for Variety’s Production of Peter Pan. Photo by ProPhoto STL

Here’s what is amazing about Variety

Gifts received between Oct. 1, 2011, and Sept. 30, 2012

I HOPE ($50,000 +)

AJP FoundationAmbassador and Mrs. Sam FoxMr. and Mrs. Edward ImoMr. and Mrs. Kenneth KranzbergThe David B. Lichtenstein FoundationMr. and Mrs. Terry SchnuckMr. and Mrs. David L. Steward

ON THE GO ($25,000 - $49,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. BrauerMr. and Mrs. J. Cliff EasonDennis M. Jones Family FoundationMr. Devin ListermanMr. and Mrs. Michael F. NeidorffMr. and Mrs. James D. Weddle

SHERIDAN’S CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999)

Mr. and Mrs. James BergesBoeing Employees Community FundThe Dana Brown Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. Steve CarterMr. and Mrs. D.J. DiemerMr. and Mrs. Norman EakerMr. and Mrs. David N. FarrMr. and Mrs. Dale FiehlerMr. and Mrs. Steven M. FoxMr. and Mrs. Jeff FoxMr. and Mrs. Ronald FrommMr. and Mrs. Walter J. GalvinMr. and Mrs. Mike HerringMs. Cheryl HolmanMr. and Mrs. Nevada A. Kent IVAudrey J. Walton & Ann Walton Kroenke

Charitable FoundationMrs. Mary Ann LeeNational Endowment for the ArtsCraig H. Neilsen FoundationMr. and Mrs. Fredrick D. PalmerMrs. Penny Pennington and Mr. Michael Fidler

Herman T. and Phenie R. Pott FoundationMr. Ed SmithHerbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation

I WISH ($5,000 - $9,999)

Alex & Alice Aboussie Charitable FoundationBaer Charitable TrustBattram Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Van-Lear BlackMr. Alfred BrownMr. Mark E. BurkhartAugust A. Busch III Charitable TrustCaleb C. & Julia W. Dula Educational &

Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Steven FrankThe Charles W. and Jean H. Frees FoundationMr. and Mrs. Hugh GrantGuller FoundationMr. and Mrs. Charles KnightMr. and Mrs. Paul KochMrs. Priscilla McDonnellMs. Linda MercuroMissouri Foundation for HealthMr. George MitchellMr. Jim MosbacherMr. and Mrs. Lawrence OttoW. R. Persons Charitable Fund TrustMr. and Mrs. Jerry RitterSt. Louis CardinalsW. Bevis Schock, Atty at LawMs. Kimberly StewardMr. Dan TimmMr. and Mrs. Thomas Voss

I DREAM ($2,500 - $4,999)

Dr. and Dr. Michael Albus M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Joe BurgessMr. and Mrs. Joe CastellanoMr. and Mrs. Dan ColeDr. William H. DanforthMr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Daniels

The John Harris Society includes individuals, foundations and organizations dedicated to annually supporting children in our community who live with physical and intellectual disabilities. Their support helps provide medical equipment and key therapy programs that are vital to children’s health and happiness.

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Mr. and Mrs. David DarnellFox Family FoundationMs. Peggy GilliganMr. and Mrs. Steve GrossMr. and Mrs. Douglas E. HillMr. and Mrs. John E. JacobMrs. Lee KlingMr. & Mrs. Sanford N. McDonnell

FoundationMs. Ann W. MarrMr. and Mrs. Cletus MollMs. Rose N. PerottiMr. and Mrs. Henry PurcellMr. and Mrs. William RusnackSt. Joseph Parish - CottlevilleMr. and Mrs. William N. ScheffelMr. Travis SelnerMr. and Mrs. David L. Steward IIMrs. Mary StraussMr. and Mrs. Michael Van Lokeren

I CAN ($1,000 - $2,499)

Mr. and Mrs. Larry AlbusMr. and Mrs. Chris BadeMr. and Mrs. Rone BaldwinMr. and Mrs. Bob BalkMs. Pamela BenoistMr. and Mrs. John D. BeuerleinMr. and Mrs. Lynn BrittonMr. and Mrs. Bill BroderickDr. and Mrs. Fred BronsteinMr. and Mrs. Morton Brown Jr.Ms. Sandra K. BuschmannThe Cady Family FoundationCardinals CareDrs. Anita and Fred ChuMr. and Mrs. Robert J. CiapciakDr. and Mrs. Victor G. Clever Sr.Mr. and Mrs. William E. CorneliusMr. and Mrs. Tom CosgroveMr. Robert CostasMr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Craig IIIMr. David Craig

Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. CrimminsMr. Richard Buehler and Mrs. Mary Ann

Daust-BuehlerMr. Ryan DavisMr. and Mrs. Arnold DonaldMs. Laura DunsmoorMrs. Christina DussoldMr. and Mrs. L. B. Eckelkamp Jr.Edison Family FoundationMs. Sue FischlowitzThe Clifford Willard Gaylord FoundationMr. and Mrs. Cap GrossmanJudge and Mrs. Raymond GruenderMr. and Mrs. Jerry HalbrookMr. and Mrs. Timothy G. HammettMrs. Anna HarrisMr. Jason HarroldMr. and Mrs. David HoganMr. and Mrs. Matt HornerMr. and Mrs. Jesse HunterMr. and Mrs. David KirshnerMr. and Mrs. Spencer KochDr. and Mrs. W. R. KonnekerDr. Patricia Kopetz and Mr. Edmund

KopetzMr. and Mrs. Mark H. KoritzMr. and Mrs. Justin L. KraudelMr. and Mrs. Randy LayerMr. Jimmie LenzMrs. Ann LibermanMr. and Mrs. Matt LiesenfeldMr. and Mrs. George LoveChef Greg MaggiMr. and Mrs. Bill MannenMr. and Mrs. Mitchell MarkowMs. Sue McCollumMr. and Mrs. Jack J. MercurioMr. and Mrs. J. Patrick MulcahyThe Outdoor FoundationDr. Bob PackmanDr. and Mrs. William PeckMr. and Mrs. Bernie PlassmeyerMr. and Mrs. Sean RoartyMr. and Mrs. John R. RobertsMr. and Mrs. Dennis Sappington

Mr. and Mrs. R. William SchrimpfMr. Michael S. SchulerMr. and Mrs. Thomas SheehanThe Sidener FoundationMr. Leonard SlatkinMr. and Mrs. Gregory R. SmithMr. and Mrs. Andrew SrencoDr. Donald SuggsMr. and Mrs. Brian S. TannerVatterott FoundationMs. Sharon Von SendenWal-Mart FoundationAmbassador and Mrs. George H.

Walker IIIMrs. Gloria WeberMr. Andy WhiteMrs. Julie WilliamsMs. Sandra YoungEmily Ziaee M.D.

YOU

Kindness in words

creates confidence.

Kindness in

thinking creates

profoundness.

Kindness in giving

creates love.

- Lao Tzu

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As of fall 2013, there have been 117 Sunshine Coach Vans allocated to Variety partner agencies to transport children across the St. Louis area to doctor appointments, therapy sessions and special outings or activities.

Variety carefully picks which partner agencies will receive Sunshine Coach Vans to help make transportation easier for Variety kids all over the bi-state area.

Sunshine Coach Vans

Variety kids Elijah, Mason, Liese and Grace pictured with Cedric the Entertainer

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FRIENDS OF VARIETY

(Gifts from $100 - $999)

Adorjan Family FoundationMs. Nina AbercrombieMs. Susan L. AbernathyMr. Kelvin AdamsMr. and Mrs. Daniel J.

AdolphsonMs. Julie AhrlingMr. and Mrs. John AkersAkin & Porter Produce, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. AlbanoMs. Jacque AlbusAlco Contractors LLCMrs. Joyce L. AlexanderAll Community EventsAmerican Express FoundationAnnual Pi FundraiserMr. and Mrs. John E. ArcipowskiARDL, Inc.Ajay AroraMrs. Bindu AryaMr. and Mrs. David AustinMr. and Mrs. Bob BaerMs. Valerie BakerMs. H. Lucinda BakerMr. Matthew BarbieriMr. and Mrs. Clarence C.

BarksdaleMr. and Mrs. Edgar M. BarnalMs. Lynn BarnesMs. Tena BarryMs. Nona BarthMr. and Mrs. John BartoldMr. John BarudMs. Krista BauerMrs. Carol H. BauerMr. Eric BaumannMs. Jean O. BaumannMr. Warner BaxterMr. Howard BaysingerBeau Monde BridalMr. and Mrs. Daniel BeckMrs. Julia BeckerjeckMs. Karen BedellMs. Jennifer BeereMr. Tom BeermanMr. and Mrs. Jeremy BellMr. and Mrs. David BenderMr. and Mrs. Michael BergmannMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. BernsMr. and Mrs. Donald BernsMr. and Mrs. Peter BernsMs. Sara Bernstein

Ms. Kelly A. BerthaMr. and Mrs. Eric BierlingMs. Mary E. BischoffMrs. Joyce E. BishopMr. and Mrs. David BixlerMs. Violet M. BlackmonMrs. Janet BluntMr. F. Richard BoenekerMr. and Mrs. Christopher

BoucherMr. Gordon BourneMs. Julie BoyceMr. Keith BoyceMr. and Mrs. Frederick BradleyMr. Tom BradyMr. Alan BrainerdMr. Timothy BrannekyBreads of the World L.L.C.Ms. Elizabeth BrennanMr. Brian BretschMr. and Mrs. B.A. BridgewaterMr. and Mrs. Tom BrinkmanMrs. Phyllis A. BrittMr. and Mrs. Lynn BrittonMr. and Mrs. John BrnjacMr. and Mrs. Bart BrnjacMr. Jeff BrockesMs. Lindsey BrooksherMr. and Mrs. Peter BrownMr. and Mrs. James BrowningTerri BrugnaraMs. Wendy BrunittMr. and Mrs. Adam BryantMr. and Mrs. Edward D. BrownMrs. Carole BuckMr. Dan BuckMr. and Mrs. Mark BuehlerMs. Maureen E. BurchMr. and Mrs. Bill BurnesMr. and Mrs. Donald BurnesMr. and Mrs. James BurtinMs. Victoria BuschMr. and Mrs. William H.T. BushMr. and Mrs. Gene ButlerMr. and Mrs. Tim ByrdMr. and Mrs. Larry CantrellMs. Freda CarneyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey CarrMr. and Mrs. John CarterMr. J. L. CarterMs. Patricia J. CasserlyCassidy Turley

Mr. Eugene CastellittoMs. Juliet C. CatronMr. Barry T. CervantesMs. Melissa CerwinMr. George Chacon and Mr.

Todd MurrayMr. Robert J. CharityMr. Daniel ChavezMr. Robert ChervekMr. and Mrs. Harry W. ChominMr. and Mrs. David ChristensenMs. Jan ClarkeMs. Rebecca ClaussMs. Lisa CliffordCobra HockeyMr. and Mrs. James ColemanMr. and Mrs. Robert L.

ColesworthyMs. Margaret CollinsMr. and Mrs. Osmond ConradMr. Stephen J. ConwayMr. Joseph M. CostelloMr. and Mrs. Ryan Anne CoxMr. Donald W. CramerMr. and Mrs. Ralph CrancerMr. Charles CreceliusMr. Mark CrokeMs. Christine CudneyMr. Thomas CurranMr. and Mrs. Tony CutelliMr. Charles S. CutelliMr. James K. Dalton Jr.Ms. Kelly DaltonMr. and Mrs. Tony DamicoDance Elite, LLCMr. and Mrs. David DareMr. Charles DavidMr. and Mrs. Brent R. DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Ronald DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Edwin DavisMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey DavisMrs. Aimee DavisMs. Carol J. DavisMr. and Mrs. Edwin DavisMs. Beth DavisMs. Xephyr DayMrs. Eleanor DayMr. Everson de CamposMr. and Mrs. Anton DegenhardtMr. John DelautreMs. Martha DelmezMr. and Mrs. Jeff Demerath

Mr. Paul DennyMr. and Mrs. Tommy DenosMr. Josef DenotherMr. and Mrs. Nick A. DickhautMrs. Robin DiedrichMr. and Mrs. John DingaMr. Joseph DodsonMr. and Mrs. TJ DidsonMr. Ronald DornMr. Kenneth DothageDouble D Karaoke LLCMr. William DulleMr. and Mrs. Carter DunkinMs. Martina DuperretMr. and Mrs. Dan DwyerMr. and Mrs. Robert EarthalDr. and Mrs. Timothy J. EberleinMr. Steven EdelmanMr. Ronald D. EdelmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas EidelmanMr. and Mrs. Gregg EilersMs. Caroline EisemanMs. Claudia EisemanMs. Marci Mayer EisenMr. and Mrs. Terry EndresEnergizer Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. James ErtleEssex Industries, Inc.Mr. David EzraBillie FarrellMr. and Mrs. Chris FavaMr. and Mrs. Joe FedererMs. Kathryn FeldtMs. Kathy J. FerraraMs. Jennifer FerrellMs. Barbara FieldMrs. Denise FinazzoMr. and Mrs. Robert FlachMr. and Mrs. Randy J. FlachsFleur de LisaMr. and Mrs. David FlowersMs. Cathy FlynnMr. and Mrs. James L. FogleMs. Katy ForandMr. and Mrs. Craig FowlerMr. and Mrs. James FoxMr. and Mrs. Norman FrainMs. Cornelia FrankMs. Lisa FranklinMs. Sharon FruitFuseMs. Lori Galkowski

Ms. Lorraine GallardMr. James Gandre and Mr. Boris

ThomasMs. Rosemary GaneyMr. Christopher P. GanschawGap Foundation Gift Match

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Mia in the Library at Variety Adventure Camp

“Not what we say

about our blessings,

but how we use them,

is the true measure of

our thanksgiving.”

- W T Purkiser

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Named Endowments

Variety Encore Society

GIFTS IN KIND

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Variety T.R.E.E.S.

Kids received support through Variety’s

Ther-Happy Kids Program

222

Variety kids participated on and off the stage during the Variety Children’s Theatre Production of Peter Pan

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Manual Wheelchairs

22

summer campers

292

Hours of therapy696

Sunshine Coach Vans on the Streets

of St. Louis

115

TherapyRecreation

Equipment

EducationSunsh ine

Coach Vans

25

Variety carries out its mission by focusing on five core areas to help kids become independent and productive: Therapy, Recreation, Equipment, Education and Sunshine Coach Vans; or TREES.

Hours of classes and educational

assistance

1,340

Kids received

services from

Variety

14,500

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DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN

PROGRAMSTherapyRecreationEquipmentEducationSunshine Coach Vans

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES

OtherFundraisingManagement & General

$461,413$410,932

$1,097,958$1,175,710

$33,623$3,179,636

$505,677$209,785

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $3,895,098

As of Sept. 30, 2013, financial statements were audited by Brown Smith Wallace LLC. Further financial information is available on Variety’s website at www.varietystl.org.

FINANCIALSFiscal Year 2013

Oct. 1, 2012 - Sept. 30, 2013

$2,622,580$1,052,617

$222,380 $84,594

ContributionsSpecial EventsIn–kind RevenueProgram Revenue

$5,422,059Net Assets at Sept. 30, 2013

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $3,982,171$87,073Change in net assets from operations

Program

Fundraising

Management& General

5%

13%

82%

operating REVENUE

26%

66%

6% 2%

Contributions Special Events

In-Kind Program Revenue

Variety T.R.E.E.S.

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