On May 21, 2011, Variety the Children’s Charity participated in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield at Heinz Field on the North Shore.  The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is a fundraiser that benefits 68 local health and human service agencies in Western Pennsylvania, including Variety.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield underwrites the cost of the walk so that 100 percent of the money raised by Variety’s walkers goes directly to support our mission to enrich the lives of children with mental and physical disabilities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.

Notably joining in the fun and raising funds were Variety Teams:

• American Eagle Outfitters
• Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
• Clearview FCU
• Dominion
• Guardian Protection Services
• Mobility Works
• National Rehab Equipment
• PowerPros
• Western PA School for Blind Children
• Sebring and Associates
• Team Jake
• Team Kayla
• Team Lemmex
• Tedi Bear Team
• The Moore Family
• Team Schneck
• Team Bennett

When all was said and done, more than 245 people walked for Variety and over $16,000 was raised for Variety’s kids.  Thanks to our Board leadership, families and friends, Variety’s participation in the 2011 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community was a BIG success!

Registration for the 2012 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community will begin in February 2012, so start forming your teams now!  For more information on how to get involved with Variety and the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, please contact Sandra Thompson at 412-747-2680 or by  e-mail at sandra@varietypittsburgh.org. 

This is a fun and family-friendly event that easily raises much needed funds for participating agencies,” said Variety Vice President of Fund Raising, Dave Wessel.  “My wife Karen and our friends look forward to coming each year.”