Variety the Children's Charity of Texas

Variety the Children's Charity of Texas

For the Kids NewsletterJuly 2010 - No. 2
Starplex Cinema Meets Caden
   Five year old Caden, "The Caden" behind Variety's A Car for Caden campaign as one employee called him, had a great time meeting the staff of Starplex Cinemas Forney location this week.
   The visit was set-up by Variety to thank the employees of the theatre for assisting us in raising the funds necessary to get Caden and his family a fully equipped, handicap accessible vehicle.
   The visit included a meet and greet, a demonstration of how Caden's family gets him in and out of his current car and a demonstration of just how much easier their lives will be by showing the staff how he will be getting in and out of the car Variety is working to secure for him.
   Variety encourages you watch the news story CBS 11 ran about the event and to take a moment and look at the photos of the event.
   Should you happen to live around the Forney area, we encourage you to go out and get your very own A Car for Caden t-shirt (other opportunities coming soon) and support Variety by purchasing a hot dog (10% of hot dog sales go to the campaign through September 2).
What A Throw
   Garrett amazed everyone present with his amazing first pitch at the July 8 Rangers game.
   In fact, we think he may have scared the bullpen, because he threw just as well as they did as the Ranger's lost to the Baltimore Orioles that evening.
   But none of that really mattered to Garrett that night. Variety, Rehab Specialties, Grant Thornton and the Texas Rangers made the entire experience even more special by allowing him and twenty of his closest family members to watch the game from the comforts of a luxury suite.
  Why not be amazed yourself by watching the pitch through the eyes of the CBS 11 camera or by checking out photos of all the happenings.
 
SPECIAL NOTES OF THANKS
   Variety would like to point out a random act of kindness that did not go unnoticed the night of Garrett's pitch.
   As Garrett was leaving the field that night, Baltimore second baseman Julio Lugo took a moment from his pre-game warm-up to congratulate Garrett.
   In the four years that Variety has been partnering with the Ranger's on this event, this is the second time that a player has done so.
   The first time it was Kansas City Royals outfielder Joey Gathright coming over to William (see photo) four years ago.
   Here is the interesting note to this story...Both players at the time wore number 2 and Joey Gathright is now part of the Baltimore minor league system.
Ramona & Beezus & Special Needs Kids
   The next film in Variety and Studio Movie Grill's Special Needs Screening Series will be Ramona & Beezus.
   Screenings of this film will take place on Saturday, July 31 at Studio Movie Grill locations in Arlington, Houston's City Centre and Plano.
   Download a flyer for more details.
Get Your Swings Ready
   Variety the Children's Charity of Texas is pleased to announce that the registration brochures are now available for our 63rd Annual Golf Tournament and Texan of the Year Dinner.
   Join us as we honor Starplex Cinema's President & CEO, Mr. Steve Holmes.
In This Issue
* Starplex Cinema Meets Caden
* What a Throw
* Ramona & Beezus & Special Needs Kids
Get Your Swings Ready
* Peddle to the Metal for A Car for Caden
Featured Article
Don't Forget About AMC's Summer Movie Camp
 
   $1 movies every Tuesday mornings and the money supports Variety.
  Click here for full details.
 
  - July 20 - Hotel for Dogs
  - July 27 - Kung Fu Panda
  - Aug 3 - Spiderwick
  - Aug 10 - A SURPRISE
Peddle to the Metal for A Car for Caden
 
  Variety's A Car for Caden campaign is in full swing.
  To date, we have received over $8,500 directly related to the program and have some great things in the works.
  Be on the lookout for details coming very soon about all the exciting things taking place around this campaign.
Starplex Helps Variety Make It All Happen
 
 
   Variety would like to thank Starplex Cinemas for all they have done for Variety this year.
   From selling Gold Hearts, to supporting three children in the Houston area with adaptive bicycles and now assisting with the Car for Caden campaign.
   We thank you from the bottom of our hearts (gold hearts, of course).
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