Have you ever heard the saying, "It's the little things that count"? Talk to a family who has recieved support from Variety, and that is exactly what you hear them talking about...the little things. Of course the big things matter, but it is the little things that make our support so special.   

Dear Variety: 

     We want to express our gratitude to Variety for your assistance in getting the power chair for my daughter Lucia (Cia for short). Without your help it would not have been possible. 

     As a single parent of three children extra money is very hard to come by. When her insurance couldn't pay the entire cost I was so disappointed that Lucia wouldn't be able to get the power chair she wanted so badly. When we found out about your organization and the great things you do to help children in need I was overwhelmed.  

     The wheelchair came in her favorite color, Pink. It was amazing to see how fast she picked up on using the controls and maneuvering herself around. With her disability she won't walk, but now she has the independence to move herself around. This means the world to her!

     Lucia is 11 and in a wheelchair, she works very hard trying to do things for herself. Anyone who works with special needs children knows how much effort they put in to do the simple little things, that we take for granted, like going from the den watching TV to the kitchen to get a drink.

     For Lucia that wasn't something she could do on her own. You would not believe how excited she gets now that she has the power chair. She can actually "go" to get a drink!

     Thank you seems too little to express how much your gift has meant to Lucia and my family.  

                                        Sincerely,

                                        Tina