February 14 is Gold Heart Day in Toronto
February 14 has been proclaimed "Gold Heart Day" in Toronto by Mayor David Miller. For a minimum $3 donation, you will receive this year's pin, the international symbol of Variety. Show your support for Variety by "wearing your heart on your sleeve!”  Click here to find out how to purchase yours today.

Variety introduces Program Office in 2008
The newly developed Program Office has been mandated to develop and deliver educational, inclusive, empowering and fun programming to children of all abilities according to their desires and needs, within their own communities.  Outreach programs include Fitness Friends, Healthy Buddies and Variety on the Road (VOTR).  Over the next few months, we will introduce you to all three programs in further detail, as well as keep you abreast of all the exciting Program developments and events!

New Honorary Patron of Variety Ontario
Variety is pleased announce that Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, The Hon. David C. Onley has accepted the position of Honorary Patron of Variety. His Honour has championed disability issues on many fronts and for many years. Having lived with polio since the age of three, he has broken through social barriers and become a role model for many people so he is a natural fit with the mission of Variety Ontario. Click here to read more.

2008 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games
Variety Village was successful in its bid to host The 2008 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games coming up on July 25 and 26. Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion, broke the news at a press conference held at Variety Village on January 22.  This set of Games is the Provincial Championships for all the summer Paralympic Sports.  These will include; Track and Field, Boccia, Wheelchair tennis, Goalball (for blind athletes), Equestrian and Weightlifting. Click here to read the press release.

Donor of the Month – George Gross
When George Gross puts his name to a cause, he embraces it with a passion. Variety Village, a cause near to his heart, has been reaping the rewards of his generosity for 24 years.  Click here to read more.