Recent Media Coverage:
- 11/16/2023 KDKA-TV: Pittsburgh area family credits charity with life changing device
- 11/10/2023 TribLive: Guardian employees raise money for adaptive bike giveaway
- 10/26/2023 TribLive: McCandless-Based Variety’s ‘chief excitement officer’ retires after long career helping kids
- 9/4/2023 WTAE-TV: ‘My Bike’ gives kids freedom to ride with adaptive bikes
- 8/29/2023 YourErie: Nine adaptive bikes given to local kids with special needs to ride alongside families
- 8/26/2023 Observer-Reporter: Children with special needs receive adaptive bikes
- 8/22/2023 The Herald: ‘We want to bring these kids joy’
- 8/16/2023 NorthCentralPA.com: ‘Magical moment’ for kids riding special bikes in Grand Slam parade
- 8/14/2023 Fox56-TV: Adaptive bikes bring joy and inclusion at parade, highlighting life-changing initiative
- 8/14/2023 PA Homepage: Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade
- 8/8/2023 KDKA-TV: Variety the Children’s Charity Provides Adaptive Strollers to Families
- 8/5/2023 The Corry Journal: Step by Step, A Corry Girl Gains Mobility with Custom-Made Devices
- 8/2/2023 TribLive: ‘We’re just the helpers’ – Nonprofit donates 7 strollers to children with disabilities
- 7/25/2023 JET24-TV: New, adaptive strollers give Erie children with special needs life changing opportunity
- 7/19/2023 FOX56-TV: Local kids with disabilities receive life changing equipment
- 4/6/2023 The Indiana Gazette: 6 Indiana kids receive custom made mobility equipment
- 4/1/2023 Thunder Roads Magazine
- 3/30/2023 Gettysburg Times: Custom bikes, stroller help youngsters
- 3/28/2023 FOX43-TV: Custom made adaptive bikes gifted to special needs children
- 3/28/2023 PennLive: Charity provides equipment to help disabled PA children play like ‘normal kids’
- 3/28/2023 ABC27-TV: Midstate kids receive adaptive bikes, strollers from charity
- 3/28/2023 WGAL8-TV: Capital Blue Cross and Variety donate adaptive bikes, strollers to children
- 3/28/2023 TheBurg Magazine: At ceremony, adaptive bikes donated, provided to children with disabilities
- 3/24/2023 Latrobe Bulletin: Reason to Ride gives special needs kids Reason to Smile
- 3/14/2023 Your Erie: Charity gifts adaptive bikes, strollers to kids with disabilities
- 3/9/2023 Press Enterprise: Riding high on custom bikes
- 3/8/2023 WNEP-TV: Adaptive bikes donated to students in Berwick
- 3/8/2023 FOX56-TV: Equipment for kids with disabilities
- 3/8/2023 Williamsport Sun Gazette: Area children get life changing adaptive equipment
- 3/7/2023 WNEP-TV: Adaptive bikes given to kids in need
Past Media Coverage (2022):
- 12/19/2022 Observer-Reporter: Range spreads Christmas cheer through bike donation
- 12/14/2022 Disability Matters with Joyce Bender – Mission of Variety
- 11/29/2022 CBS21-TV – Organizations team up to provide adaptive bikes to kids with disabilities
- 11/29/2022 PennLive – Central PA kids get custom made bikes as an early Christmas gift
- 11/29/2022 FOX43-TV – Eight Harrisburg area kids given adaptive bikes
- 9/30/2022 TribLive: Guardian Protection in Warrendale Provides Adaptive Bikes
- 9/28/2022 Times West Virginian – Kids with disabilities gain mobility through ‘My Bike’ program
- 9/23/2022 WBOY-TV: Children with disabilities receive adaptive bikes
- 9/23/2022 WDTV: Local kids with disabilities receive new adaptive bikes
- 9/13/2022 WFMZ-TV: Nonprofit, CLIU partner to give away bikes, strollers
- 9/13/2022 The Citizen’s Voice – A parade of smiles as children ride new adaptive bikes
- 9/12/2022 WNEP-TV: ‘My Bike’ program gifts freedom and fun to families
- 9/12/2022 PAHomepage: Special bike giveaway by ‘Variety’
- 9/12/2022 Times Leader: Gov. Corbett, AllOne, Variety present custom bikes to kids with disabilities
- 8/10/2022 Latrobe Bulletin: 12 children with disabilities receive adaptive bikes, strollers
- 8/9/2022 Tribune-Review: Families thankful as Variety distributes customized adaptive bikes to kids
- 8/4/2022 CBS National News: Part 3 – My Voice Program Trying to Help Kids Speak Through Technology
- 8/4/2022 CBS National News: Part 2 – Expanding the My Voice Program Across U.S.
- 8/4/2022 CBS National News: Part 1 – Pittsburgh Charity Gives Kids A Voice Through Technology
- 8/4/2022 WICU-TV: Nonprofit Gifts 15 Edinboro Children Custom Adaptive Bikes
- 8/4/2022 WJET-TV: Variety’s My Bike Program Gives Disabled Children the Chance to Ride
- 7/19/2022: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Pittsburgh charity gifts bikes to children with disabilities
- 7/19/2022: KDKA-TV – 15 kids with disabilities receive adaptive bicycles from Variety
- 7/13/2022: The Standard-Journal – Children’s charity partners with CSIU to gift adaptive bikes
- 7/12/2022: WNEP-TV – Children receive adaptive bicycles in Northumberland County
- 7/5/2022: Latrobe Bulletin – FOE Fish Fry serves special needs kids
- 6/17/2022: Fox43-TV – Pa kids with disabilities receive adaptive bikes
- 6/16/2022: WHTM27-TV – Hometown Hero, Variety Children’s Charity
- 5/27/2022: Times Leader – Ribbon cuts, special bikes ridden, smiles abundant
- 4/28/2022: WTAJ – Communication Device Helps Huntingdon County Child Become Verbal
- 4/26/2022: WTAJ – Families in Altoona Receive Adaptive Bikes from Charity
- 4/21/2022: WNEP – Special Wheels for Special Kids
- 4/21/2022: Republican Herald – Schuylkill IU29 Distributes More Adaptive Equipment
- 4/20/2022: KDKA Newsradio – Charlie LaVallee and Renee
- 4/13/2022: TribLive – Variety Helps Westmoreland Youth with Adaptive Stroller Donation
- 4/4/2022: KDKA-TV – Thanks to Communication Device, Young Girl Has Bright Future
- 4/4/2022: KDKA-TV – Charity Pushing to Scale Communication Device Program
- 2/17/2022: The Bradford Era – Variety receives funds earmarked for Elk County children
- 1/26/2022: TribLive – Hempfield Boy’s ‘Voice’ Shows the Difference Charity is Making in Children’s Lives
- 1/26/2022: KDKA-TV – Variety Gives Out 5,000th Piece of Adaptive Equipment
- 1/26/2022: Pittsburgh Today Live
Past Media Coverage (2021):
- 12/16/2021: Comcast Newsmakers – Variety’s Helping Kids, Be Kids
- 9/23/2021: CBS21-TV – Variety Children’s Charity Helps Kids with Disabilities at Historic Pace
- 9/20/2021: KDKA-TV – Kids with Disabilities Get Adaptive Bikes
- 9/16/2021: YourErie.com – Pittsburgh non-profit gives bikes and strollers to local children with disabilities
- 8/11/2021: WNEP16 – ‘He just wants to be a regular kid’
- 7/30/2021: WJAC-TV – Local children with disabilities receive adaptive bikes, equipment
- 7/16/2021: WJAC-TV – Area children with disabilities receive new adaptive equipment
- 7/15/2021: WTAJ-TV – Charity supplies bikes, strollers for special needs children in Central Pa.
- 7/12/2021: Observer-Reporter – Local children receive adaptive bikes
- 7/8/2021: WFMJ-TV – Non-profit gives kids with disabilities the chance to ride a bike
- 5/25/2021: Your Erie – Local kids receive gifts worth $26,100
- 5/25/2021: Erie News Now – Johnny Heubel among recipients of adaptive bikes
- 4/20/2021: WNEP16 – Kids in Williamsport receive new adaptive bikes and strollers
- 4/20/2021: Williamsport Sun-Gazette VIDEO from a Beautiful Day
- 4/20/2021: NorthCentralPa – Children’s Charity to present adaptive bikes and strollers to local children
- 4/15/2021: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – More than a dozen Pittsburgh area kids receive free adaptive bikes
- 4/14/2021: Observer-Reporter – Local children receive free adaptive bikes
- 4/8/2021: York Dispatch – VIDEO – Variety offers bikes, strollers, and devices to those with special needs
- 4/8/2021: York Dispatch – PHOTOS – Adaptive bikes distributed at Leg Up Farm
- 4/8/2021: FOX 43 – 16 local kids get adaptive bikes
- 4/1/2021: JET24 TV – Local kids with disabilities receive adaptive bikes
- 3/27/2021: WFMJ21 – Kids with disabilities get adaptive bikes in Grove City
- 3/17/2021: Latrobe Bulletin – Variety presents adaptive bikes, strollers to Westmoreland children
- 3/16/2021: Valley News Dispatch – Adaptive Bikes Presented to Westmoreland’s Young Riders
- 3/2/2021: The Bradford Era – Variety to Donate 26 Pieces of Adaptive Equipment to Local Children
Past Media Coverage (2020):
- 12/23/2020: Disability Matters with host Joyce Bender – Mission of Variety
- 11/13/2020: Times West Virginian – Playworks helps distribute specially made bikes to kids w/ disabilities
- 11/13/2020: The Dominion Post – PlayWorks Partners with Variety to distribute adaptive mobility equipment
- 11/12/2020: WBOY-TV – Variety & PlayWorks Donate 6 Bikes to Children w/ Special Needs
- 11/12/2020: WDTV – Two Organizations Are Giving Away Bikes to Children for the Holidays
- 11/12/2020: WJAC-TV – Adaptive bikes and strollers given to local children w/ special needs
- 11/12/2020: FOX8-TV – Variety Pittsburgh Adaptive Bikes
- 10/28/2020: KDKA-TV – Two Local Kids Gifted Adaptive Bikes
- 10/20/2020: JET24-TV – Northwest Tri-County IU & Variety Team Up
- 9/16/2020: The Daily Item – Some Valley Students Take First Rides on Donated Bikes
- 9/15/2020: The Standard-Journal – Children Receive Adaptive Bikes, Strollers
- 9/15/2020: The Daily Item – Special Bike Donations
- 9/4/2020: York Dispatch Video – Adaptive Equipment Critical for Disabled Children, Families
- 9/3/2020: York Dispatch Photos – A Morning of Adaptive Mobility at LegUp Farm
- 9/3/2020: Times News – A Ride of Their Own
- 9/2/2020: WNEP16: Kids with Disabilities Get New Wheels
- 9/2/2020: BRCTV13: Local Kids with Disabilities Receive Life-Changing Gifts
- 8/31/2020: Williamsport Sun-Gazette – Organization Helps Children with Disabilities
- 8/31/2020: NorthCentral PA.com – Local Children’s Groups Hold Equipment Giveaway
- 8/28/2020: WNEP19 – Kids in Lycoming County Receive Adaptive Bikes
- 8/6/2020: WBOY TV – Variety and PlayWorks Donate 9 Bikes and 4 Strollers to Special Needs Children
- 8/6/2020: The Dominion Post – Variety CEO, “We don’t even realize what we take for granted”
- 8/6/2020: WDTV – Non-Profit Provides Life Changing Equipment
- 7/28/2020: ABC27 – Kids With Disabilities Receive Adaptive Bikes
- 7/1/2020: The Daily American – Variety Pittsburgh Helps Local Youth Ride Into Summer Fun
- 6/30/2020: The Republican Herald – Schuylkill IU 29 Distributes More Adaptive Equipment
- 6/30/2020: The Shenandoah Sentinel – Schuylkill IU, Children’s Charity Give Adaptive Bikes, Strollers to Kids in Need
- 6/29/2020: WNEP-TV – Charity Adapts Bikes to Assist Children with Disabilities
- 6/29/2020: WBRE-TV – Students Receive Bicycles and Strollers Made to Accommodate Special Needs
- 6/24/2020: The Altoona Mirror – Pittsburgh Charity Helps to Provide Special Bikes
- 6/23/2020: WTAJ-TV – Kids with Special Needs Receive Free Adaptive Bikes, Strollers
- 5/23/2020: Republican Herald – Parents Receive Voice Devices for Kids at IU29 Distribution
- 5/22/2020: WNEP TV – Nonverbal Students Receive Life Changing Devices
- 5/12/2020: Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. – Letting Kids Be Kids Is Sometimes Not Simple
- 5/6/2020: KDKA-TV & Kidsburgh – Pittsburgh Charity Gives Communication Devices to Kids Who Left Theirs at School
- 4/1/2020: North Journal – Adaptive Devices Helps Carrick Man Share the Funny
- 2/27/2020: The Bradford Era – Variety Gives Adaptive Equipment to Local Children
- 2/26/2020: Webb Weekly – Adaptive Bikes & Equipment for Children w/ Special Needs
- 2/4/2020: KDKA Radio Morning News w/ Larry Richert – MyVoice By Variety
- 1/30/2020: The Daily Item – Students with Disabilities Receive Adaptive Bikes
- 1/27/2020: YourErie – Local Group Looks to Give 1,000 Communication Devices to Children Who Are Nonverbal
- 1/27/2020: Your Erie – Waterford Girl Gets New Speech Tablet
- 1/27/2020: Erie News Now – Life-Changing Communication Devices for Kids
- 1/24/2020: The Corry Journal – Local Children to Receive Communication Devices
- 1/21/2020: The Republican Herald – Charity Rolls Out Bicycle Programs for Schuylkill County Students
- 1/20/2020: WNEP-TV – Students with Disabilities Get Life-Changing Equipment
- 1/14/2020: Disability Matters Radio Show w/ Joyce Bender Featuring Variety CEO Charlie LaVallee
- 1/13/2020: KDKA Radio – Medical Frontiers Featuring Variety
Past Media Coverage (2019):
- 11/19/2019: ABC27-TV – Children’s Charity Gives Free Adaptive Bikes, Strollers to Kids with Special Needs
- 11/19/2019: CBS21-TV – Providing Disabled Children with Adaptive Gear
- 11/14/2019: Gant News – Charity Provides Adaptive Equipment that Changes Lives of Local Kids
- 11/4/2019: Pittsburgh Business Times – Personalities of Pittsburgh, Variety’s CEO
- 11/4/2019: Pittsburgh Post Gazette #SeenInTheCity – Variety’s 2019 Gala
- 10/30/2019: KDKA-TV – Pittsburgh Today Live
- 10/10/2019: The Intelligencer, Wheeling News-Register – Local Families Receive ‘Life-Changing’ Adaptive Bikes, Strollers
- 10/9/2019: WTOV-TV – Pittsburgh-Based Charity Puts Smiles on Faces of Children in Ohio County
- 10/8/2019: WTRF-TV – Five Local Kids Receive Adaptive Bicycles Through Program
- 10/3/2019: Dominion Post – Bike Club to Help Lead WVU Homecoming Parade
- 9/22/2019: TribLive – Chugging Beer While Riding A Tricycle in South Greensburg, All for A Great Cause
- 9/19/2019: YourErie.com – St. Vincent Hospital Hosts Adaptive Device Parade
- 9/19/2019: Erie News Now – Area Children with Disabilities Given Life-Changing Equipment
- 9/19/2019: Wellsboro Gazette – Adaptive Bikes Transform Lives
- 9/13/2019: Baierl.com – Community Spotlight on Variety
- 9/6/2019: Skook News – Schuylkill County United Labor Council Donates to My Bike Program
- 9/2/2019: TribLive – Thousands Turn Out for Pittsburgh’s Labor Day Parade
- 8/30/2019: WTRF – Zambito Family Dentistry to Receive A Governor’s Service Award
- 8/25/2019: The Courier Express – Area Children w/ Special Needs Receive Adaptive Bikes in Clarion
- 8/16/2019: KDKA-TV – Two Children Get the Ride of a Lifetime
- 8/14/2019: The Bradford Era – Pittsburgh Charity Brings Smiles to Local Children Through Adaptive Technology
- 8/13/2019: The Kane Republic – Two Kane Children Receive Adaptive Bicycles
- 8/12/2019: Williamsport Sun-Gazette – Program Provides Adaptive Bicycles to Children w/ Disabilities
- 8/12/2019: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Celebrity Care Fest
- 8/11/2019: WTAE-TV – Cowher, Bettis at Celebrity Care Fest in Pine Township
- 8/5/2019: Fox 56-TV – Adaptive Bikes Gifted to Children in Lycoming County
- 6/13/2019: Times News – Special Needs Children Fitted for Adaptive Bikes
- 6/12/2019: BRC 13 – Special Bikes Gifted to Special Kids
- 6/12/2019: WNEP-TV – Carbon Co. Students Get Special Adaptive Bikes
- 6/12/2019: Gant News – Local Kids Receive Life-Changing Adaptive Equipment
- 6/7/2019: Daily American – Variety Presentation Photos
- 6/4/2019: Your Erie – 37 Kids w/ Disabilities Receive Adaptive Equipment During Tour
- 5/24/2019: The Citizens’ Voice – Charity Presents Adaptive Bikes to Local Children
- 5/23/2019: WNEP16-TV – Kids w/ Disabilities Zoom Off On New Bikes
- 5/23/2019: Fox 56-TV – Getting the Wheels Rolling, Bikes for Kids w/ Special Needs
- 5/23/2019: PA Homepage – Smiles & Laughs! My Bike Program Provides Adaptive Bikes
- 5/23/2019: The Times Leader – Students Reclaim Fun at LIU Field Day
- 5/14/2019: WGAL-TV – York Co. Students Take First Bike Rides on Donated Adaptive Equipment
- 5/10/2019: The Intelligencer. Wheeling News-Register – Local Children Recipients of Life-Changing Adaptive Equipment
- 5/9/2019: WTRF-TV – Children’s Charity Presents Adaptive Equipment for Wheeling
- 5/9/2019: Ask Julian, The Legal Show – Interview w/ Charlie LaVallee, Variety’s CEO
- 5/7/2019: WJAC-TV – Charity Gives Life-Changing Equipment to Kids w/ Disabilities
- 5/5/2019: WBOY-TV – Children Receive Adaptive Bikes at Annual “Yes We Can, Ability Ride”
- 4/30/2019: The Citizen’s Voice – W-B Labor Council Donates to My Bike Program
- 4/18/2019: The Sentinel – Local Disabled Youth Presented w/ Special Adaptive Equipment
- 4/18/2019: WTAJ-TV – Families of Kids w/ Disabilities Get Donated Equipment
- 4/17/2019: TribLive Westmoreland – Hempfield Event Pairs Disabled Children w/ Adaptive Devices, Bikes
- 4/17/2019: Times Leader – Three-Wheeling to A Dream Come True
- 4/5/2019: Beaver County Times – Adaptive Equipment Grants Mobility, Gives Voice to Special Needs Kids
- 3/25/2019: The Derrick – Helping Kids Adapt
- 2/5/2019: KDKA-TV – Variety Expanding Access to Speaking Device for Special Needs Kids
- 1/8/2019: Altoona Mirror – Adaptive Devices Give Families Hope
- 1/7/2019: The Tribune-Democrat – Watch Video, Bike Presented to Kids w/ Disabilities
- 1/7/2019: WJAC-TV – Adaptive Bikes Presented to Kids w/ Disabilities in Blair, Cambria Counties
Past Media Coverage (2018):
- 12/19/2018: KDKA-TV & KidsBurgh – Boy w/ Autism Finds His Voice Thanks to Special iPad
- 12/18/2018: Erie News Now – 17 Area Kids Receive Adaptive Bikes, Communication Devices
- 12/18/2018: Your Erie – Charity Program “Variety” Gives Some Very Special Christmas Gifts
- 12/17/2018: Weelunk – Variety’s Mission: Change A Life
- 12/14/2018: WBOY-TV – Children in Monongalia County Receive Adaptive Devices
- 12/14/2018: WDTV – Local Kids Get New Adaptive Equipment
- 12/14/2018: TribLive – Adaptive Equipment Donation Gives Children Freedom to Ride
- 12/7/2018: WTAJ-TV – Adaptive Equipment Donated for Children w/ Disabilities
- 12/7/2018: The Progress – Adaptive Equipment Brings Smiles to Local Youth
- 12/6/2018: WJAC-TV – 12 Children w/ Disabilities Receive Special Gift
- 11/10/2018: The Intelligencer. Wheeling News-Register – Charity Joins Energy Company to Aid Children
- 11/8/2018: WTRF – Local Children w/ Disabilities Receive A Special Gifts
- 11/8/2018: WTOV – Adaptive Bikes Provided to Local Kids w/ Special Needs
- 9/4/2018: WDTV – Charity Bringing Joy to Local Family
- 8/7/2018: WICU-TV – Children w/ Disabilities Receive New Bikes / Strollers
- 8/3/2018: Pittsburgh Business Times – Around Town N’at (photos from 7/19/2018)
- 7/31/2018: The Courier Express – ‘My Bike’ Program Gives Children Customized Bikes
- 7/20/2018: KidsBurgh – Adaptive Bikes Equip Kids w/ Independence
- 7/9/2018: WTRF-TV – Several Charitable Agencies Give Local Boy Adaptive Bike
- 5/23/2018: TribLive (Westmoreland) – Kids Receive Adaptive Bikes in Greensburg Giveaway
- 5/15/2018: TribLive (Valley News Dispatch) – Adaptive Bikes Open the Road to Disabled Children
- 5/15/2018: The Herald – Special Gifts: Legion Post’s Gift Allows Children Chance to Ride
- 5/12/2018: Altoona Mirror – Rolling On A New Set of Wheels
- 5/8/2018: Pittsburgh Today Live, KDKA-TV – Rock w/ Red Ribbon to Benefit Variety
- 5/6/2018: WDTV – Charity Brings Innovative Technology to Local Kids w/ Special Needs
- 5/6/2018: WBOY-TV – PlayWorks Ability Ride
- 4/12/2018: SSB Bank Pittsburgh – SSB Presents Bike to Local 4 Year Old
- 3/30/2018: TribLive – North Park Charity Bike Ride Scheduled
- 3/13/2018: The Dominion Post – Charity Presents Bikes to Children
- 3/12/2018: WBOY-TV – Organization Provides Children with Adaptive Equipment
- 3/12/2018: WDTV – WV Children with Disabilities Get Life-Changing Equipment
- 3/5/2018: NHL.com – Jacob Buchheit’s Incredible Journey
- 1/31/2018: Guardian Protection Services – Kids Take A Life-Changing Bike Ride at Guardian
Past Media Coverage (2017):
- 12/21/2017: Range Resources & Variety Partner to Give Gifts for the Holidays
- 12/20/2017: Butler Eagle – Children Receive Gifts of Adaptive Equipment
- 12/20/2017: TribLive (Valley News Dispatch) – Adaptive Devices Boost Mobility, Spirits at Pgh Mills Event
- 12/19/2017: USW International – USW Celebrates Partnership w/ Variety
- 12/19/2017: WPXI-TV – USW Raises $500,000 to Help Disabled Children for Christmas
- 12/18/2017: WICU-TV – Saint Vincent Teams Up to Give Away Adaptive Bikes, Strollers
- 12/18/2017: WJET-TV – Variety Donates Adaptive Bikes & Equipment to Kids This Holiday
- 12/16/2017: The Bradford Era – Children’s Charity Partners w/ IU9
- 12/16/2017: The Progress – Local Children w/ Disabilities Receive New Bikes
- 12/16/2017: Observer-Reporter – Adaptive Bikes Provide Joy, Freedom & Belonging
- 12/15/2017: The Intelligencer – Special Needs Children Receive New Bikes from Robinson Auto Group
- 12/14/2017: WTOV9-TV – Robinson Special Bike Donation
- 11/27/2017: WTAJ-TV – Children’s Charity Looking to Give Free Medical Equipment to Families In Need
- 11/21/2017: Disability Matters Radio Show w/ Joyce Bender
- 11/15/2017: WHTM-TV – Kids with Disabilities Receive Adaptive Bikes
- 10/22/2017: The Times – Commissioner Helps Raise Money for Children’s Charity
- 10/5/2017: Pittsburgh Business Times – Corporate Citizenship Award Winner, USW
- 9/8/2017: WTAJ-TV – Equipment Helps Kids w/ Disabilities
- 8/29/2017: The Dominion Post – Black Bears, Groups Partake in Bike Giveaway for Kids
- 8/28/2017: WBOY 12-TV – Black Bears Team Up w/ Charities for Bicycles
- 8/22/2017: KDKA-TV – Technology Gives Children w/ Disabilities a Voice Like Never Before
- 8/4/2017: TribLive – Plum Family One of Many Touched By Children’s Charity
- 7/26/2017: TribLive (Westmoreland) – Charity Gives Kids A Voice
- 7/26/2017: KDKA-TV – Kidsburgh: Charity Working to Give Kids a Voice, and Families Hope
- 7/24/2017: FOX 43 – 9 Local Children w/ Disabilities Take a Ride on Their New Adaptive Bikes
- 6/30/2017: TribLive – Groups Partner to Donate Adaptive Bike to Millvale Boy
- 5/22/2017: The Corry Journal – 3 CASD Students Receive Adaptive Bikes
- 5/7/2017: WBOY-TV – Children Received ADaptive Bikes at ‘Yes We Can’ Ability Ride
- 4/13/2017: TribLive – AGH Provides Adaptive Bikes, Strollers for Kids
- 4/13/2017: Butler Eagle – Variety Adds Spice to Lives
- 4/13/2017: Mainline Newspaper – Children Receive Equipment in Cambria Co
- 4/12/2017: Pittsburgh Business Times – Outstanding CEO’s & Top Execs
- 4/12/2017: Observer-Reporter – Let Their Voices – and Freedom – Ring
- 4/6/2017: Daily American – A boy and his bike
- 4/6/2017: The Tribune-Democrat – ‘Dad I just want to ride bikes with those kids’
- 4/6/2017: Altoona Mirror – Variety Spices Up Kids’ Lives
- 3/31/2017: The Times – Special Needs Kids Receive Equipment
- 2/24/2017: Centre Daily Times – Nonprofit Gives Kids A Voice
- 2/15/2017: KDKA-TV – Children’s Charity Provides Adaptive Bikes for Kids
- 1/24/2017: Disability Matters Radio Show – Host Joyce Bender Welcomes Variety CEO
Past Media Coverage (2016):
- 12/23/2016: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive) – Access Made Easier w/ “My Stroller”
- 12/21/2016: CBS 21-TV – Christmas Came Early for 5 Local Children
- 12/20/2016: Press and Journal – Girl w/ Rare Neurogenetic Disorder Given Adaptive Bike
- 12/20/2016: Altoona Mirror – Specially Fitted Bicycle Brightens Student’s Day
- 12/16/2016: WBOY-TV – Riding A Bike Now A Possibility for Area Children
- 12/16/2016: WDTV – Adaptive Bikes for Disabled Children
- 11/27/2016: TribLive – Marshall Company Gives Family Adaptive Strollers, Bikes
- 11/7/2016: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Variety’s 89th Annual Gala
- 11/6/2016: TribLive – Fanfare: Variety the Children’s Charity
- 10/31/2016: ABC News 21 – Bike Giveaway Helps Midstate Kids w/ Special Needs Take First Ride
- 10/29/2016: Erie Times-News – Local Kids w/ Disabilities Get Adaptive Bikes, Other Devices
- 10/28/2016: Erie News Now – Special Bikes for Special Kids
- 10/23/2016: The Herald – A Ticket to Ride
- 10/22/2016: New Castle News – Children w/ Physical Limitations Get Free Bikes
- 10/15/2016: Altoona Mirror – Children’s Charity Donates Adaptive Bikes
- 10/10/2016: The Intelligencer: Wheeling News-Register – Special Bikes Provided to Special Needs Children in Wheeling
- 9/1/2016: TribLive – Adaptive Bikes to Aid Those w/ Disabilities
- 8/11/2016: StateCollege.com – Adaptive Bikes Bring Smiles, Opportunities to Local Kids
- 8/10/2016: Centre Daily Times – Adaptive Bikes Offer New Possibilities for Local Kids
- 6/22/2016: Erie News Now – 8 Adaptive Bikes Given to Children w/ Disabilities
- 6/22/2016: JET News-TV – Kids Receive Adaptive Bikes at SeaWolves Game
- 5/21/2016: WBOY-TV – “Yes We Can” Event
- 5/16/2016: Pitt Chronicle – Newsmakers: Freedom on Wheels
- 5/11/2016: Herald-Standard – First Federal Employees Raise Funds for Child’s My Bike
- 5/10/2016: PennLive – ‘Life-Changing’ Bike Giveaway Turns Area Recipients Into ‘Regular Kids’
- 5/9/2016: WGAL-TV – My Bike Program Donates Bicycles to Children w/ Disabilities
- 5/9/2016: CBS 21-TV – Dozens of Children Gifted Adaptive Bicycles
- 5/8/2016: The Tribune-Democrat – Davidsville Mom of 3 Special Needs Kids – ‘They’re My Life’
- 4/28/2016: XTO Energy – XTO Gives Gifts of Freedom!
- 4/22/2016: WBOY-TV – Highlights Adaptive Bikes for Kids
- 4/17/2016: Butler Eagle – Children Given Strollers, Bikes
- 4/12/2016: Tribune Review – Charity Presents 18 Children w/ Adaptive Equipment at Forbes
- 4/11/2016: WICU-TV – Children’s Charity Donates Adaptive Bikes, Strollers to Local Kids
- 4/9/2016: The Cranberry Eagle – Bikes Puts Kids On Move
- 4/6/2016: 90.5 WESA – Variety to Tour Pa., W.Wv. & Deliver Adaptive Devices
- 4/6/2016: WISR Radio – Local Children Receive Adaptive Bikes
- 3/30/2016: The Tribune-Democrat – ‘An Exciting Day’: Adaptive Bicycles Provided to Special Needs Children
- 3/30/2016: WJAC-TV – Bikes Donated to Kids w/ Special Needs in Cambria Co.
- 3/29/2016: WTAJ-TV – Support Group Helps to Make Dreams Come True
- 3/28/2016: Public Opinion – Charity Gives Bikes to Disabled Children
- 3/19/2016: Endeavor News – Bikes for Kids
- 3/10/2016: York Dispatch – “My Bike” Program Gives Adaptive Bikes to Kids w/ Disabilities
- 3/2/2016: Bradford Era – Pgh Charity Bringing “My Bike” Program to Local Counties
- 2/12/2016: AFSCME Council 13 – “My Bike” Trust Continues to Grow
- 2/11/2016: Fox 43-TV – Adaptive Bikes Gifted to Local Children w/ Disabilities
Past Media Coverage (2015):
- 12/21/2015: WPXI-TV
Local Children w/ Special Needs Receive Early Christmas Gifts - 12/17/2015: WJET-TV
Disabled Children Gifted w/ Life-Changing Equipment - 12/17/2015: WICU-TV
Disabled Children Receive Adaptive Equipment - 12/18/2015: Record-Argus
Wheels of Their Own - 12/15/2015: The Tribune-Democrat
The ‘Smile Says It All’: Disabled Kids Receive Bikes - 12/7/2015: 90.5 WESA
A Unique Position: Charity Has Overabundance of Offerings - 11/29/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Guardian Protection Donates for My Bike Program - 11/21/2015: Observer-Reporter
Washington Co. Teens’ Fundraising Efforts Help Elco Youngster - 11/9/2015: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Variety’s 88th Anniversary Gala Held at Omni - 11/8/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Flash!: Variety the Children’s Charity (Gala) - 9/30/2015: WJAC-TV
Bike Program Changes Lives of Special Needs Children - 9/30/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Bike Program Offers Chance to Ride at Forbes Hospital - 9/25/2015: Central Penn Parent
Local Children Receive Bikes - 9/25/2015: PennLive
Kids w/ Disabilities Taste Bicycle ‘Freedom’ - 9/25/2015: Fox43-TV
Brand New Bikes Gifted to Kids w/ Special Needs - 9/25/2015: WGAL8-TV
Highmark Bike Giveaway Gives Children New Set of Wheels - 9/9/2015: New Castle News
Laurel Student Meets Vice President - 8/21/2015: WPXI-TV
“Proud to be from Pittsburgh” – Variety Voice - 8/4/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Adaptive Bikes Add to Westmoreland Kids’ Mobility - 8/3/2015: KDKA-TV
Former Congressman Celebrates ADA Anniversary - 8/2/2015: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ADA’s 25th Year Commemorated w/ Cool Wheels for a Girl - 8/1/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Tony Coelho Celebrating 25th ADA Anniversary
- 7/22/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Pine-Based Charity Gives Children w/ Disabilities Tools to Communicate - 7/22/2015: Pine Creek Journal
Pine Charity Gives Adaptive Bikes to Kids w/ Disabilities - 7/22/2015: Edgar Snyder & Associates
Variety’s “My Voice” Program Kickoff Event - 7/18/2015: Trib Total Media
Playful Communication - 7/16/2015: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Disabled Children in Pittsburgh Region Overjoyed to Get Specialized Bikes - 7/15/2015: WJET-TV
“I Feel Excited!” -Bobby - 7/9/2015: WICU-TV
Kids w/ Disabilities Given First Bikes - 7/3/2015: The Intelligencer, Wheeling News-Register
Six Wheels Spin Two Big Smiles - 7/2/2015: WTRF-TV
2 Ohio Valley Kids Get Bikes to Help w/ Mobility - 6/26/2015: Observer-Reporter
Rainbow Girls Join Forces to Aid My Bike Program - 6/24/2015: The Altoona Mirror
Seven Kids Granted Special Bikes - 6/23/2015: WTAJ-TV
Baseball & Bikes Go Together for Special Area Kids! - 6/20/2015: Tribune Review
Program Offers Adaptive Bikes to Children w/ Disabilities - 6/19/2015: WTAJ-TV
Riding Free Thanks to Special Bikes - 6/16/2015: The Kittanning Paper
Local Girls Take First Ride on Adaptive Bikes - 6/12/2015: The Indiana Gazette
Special Bikes Provided for Special Kids - 6/2/2015: WBOY-TV
Program Gives Disabled Children Ability to Ride Bikes - 6/2/2015: The Dominion Post (video)
13 Kids Receive Adaptive Bikes - 6/2/2015: The Dominion Post
Mobility Disabled Kids Get Bikes - 5/15/2015: Kidsburgh
Variety’s My Bike Program Gives All Kids the Freedom to Ride - 5/14/2015: Beaver County Times
Economy Residents, Children’s Charity Combine to Give Adaptive Bikes - 5/10/2015: Tribune Review
My Bike Program Gives Gift of Independence to Lower Burrell Girl - 5/9/2015: Times Observer
Adaptive ‘My Bike’ is a Dream Come True - 5/8/2015: Tribune Review
Charity’s Bike Giveaway at Jefferson Hospital Makes Riding Possible for Kids
- 5/4/2015: WPXI-TV
Children w/ Physical Challenges Get Customized Adaptive Bikes - 4/30/2015: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Westmoreland Co. Bike Presentation - 4/28/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Special Needs Children Receive Gift of Freedom in Greensburg Event - 4/1/2015: Erie Times-News
10 Local Kids w/ Disabilities Get New Bikes - 3/27/2015: WJAC-TV
Special Needs Children Receive Adaptive Bikes - 3/27/2015: Daily American
He Can Ride w/ Other Kids Now - 3/27/2015: The Tribune-Democrat
Adaptive Bikes Presented to Special Kids - 3/26/2015: Yellow Jacket (Waynesburg University)
My Bike Making A Local Difference - 3/26/2015: Butler Eagle
Adapting for Fun - 3/25/2015: Herald Standard
Charity Presents Adaptive Equipment to Local Youths w/ Disabilities - 3/12/2015: Observer-Reporter
Adaptive Bikes Presented in Waynesburg - 3/11/2015: The Indiana Gazette
Charity Provides Bikes to Area Kids - 3/6/2015: Leader Times
Charity Helps Kittanning Family Through New Program - 3/5/2015: The Record-Argus
Freedom to Ride - 3/1/2015: Beaver County Times
Variety Gives A Voice to Children w/ Special Needs - 2/24/2015: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Charity Distributes Adaptive Bikes to Students Who Have Disabilities - 2/24/2015: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Adaptive Bike Presentation Photos - 2/23/2015: KDKA-TV
Children’s Charity Gives Out Adaptive Bikes to Children w/ Disabilities - 2/23/2015: 90.5 WESA
“My Bike” Program Gives Adaptive Bikes to Children w/ Disabilities - 1/8/2015: WDTV
“My Bike” Program Brings Bikes to Children w/ Disabilities - 1/7/2015: The Dominion Post
Joy of Riding - 1/7/2015: The Dominion Post
Video of Bike Presentation - 1/7/2015: WBOY-TV
Variety Presents Children w/ Adaptive Bikes
Past Media Coverage (2014):
- 11/20/2014: Herald-Standard
Perry Township Teen Receives Adaptive Bike - 11/14/2014: Blacktie-Pittsburgh
Variety’s 87th Annual Anniversary Gala - 11/14/2015: Pittsburgh Magazine
Variety Anniversary Gala Photos - 10/22/2014: Edgar Snyder & Associates
Edgar Snyder & Associates Gives Back Commercial - 10/20/2014: Variety International – The Children’s Charity
Variety’s Freedom “My Bike” Program - 10/10/2014: WPXI-TV
Proud to be from Pittsburgh: Gift of Wheels - 10/8/2014: WBOY-TV
Variety’s My Bike Program Expands Throughout the State - 10/8/2014: Times West Virginia
“I’ve Never Seen Him So Excited!” - 10/7/2014: Times West Virginia
“My Bike” Program Provides Opportunities to Kids w/ Disabilities - 9/18/2014: Rails to Trails Conservancy
Matters of Mobility: Adaptive Bicyclists in PA Embrace Trails - 9/5/2014: The Kittanning Paper
Local Boy Rides Adaptive Bicycle through Pittsburgh Parade - 9/1/2014: KDKA-TV
Variety Helps Special Needs Children Ride in Labor Day Parade - 8/11/2014: Mountain Statesmain
A Whole New World for Gunner - 8/1/2014: WBOY-TV
“My Bike” Program - 8/1/2014: The Exponent Telegram
Program that Gives Adaptive Bicycles to Disabled Kids Comes to County - 8/1/2014: Metro News
“My Bike” Program Gives Kids w/ Disabilities the Chance to Ride - 8/1/2014: Connect Bridgeport
“My Bike” Program Rolls Into City w/ Bikes for Special Needs Kids
- 7/27/2014: Connect Bridgeport
“My Bike” Rolls Into Town Thursday to Present Bikes to Disabled Children - 7/10/2014: Intermediate Unit 1
IU1 Donates to “My Bike” Program - 6/30/2014: CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA)
Pittsburgh Today Live & My Bike Program - 6/25/2014: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
#LetsMakeASEEN: Variety “My Bike” Program - 6/21/2014: The Intelligencer, Wheeling News-Register
Disabled W.Va. Children Received Adaptive Bicycles - 6/21/2014: Daily Journal
Program Gives Adaptive Bicycles to Disabled West Virginia Children - 6/16/2014: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Variety Hosts 29th Annual Golf Invitational - 6/14/2014: Times West Virginia
Charity Gives Adaptive Bikes to County Tykes - 5/25/2014: Times West Virginia
“My Bike” Helps Children w/ Disabilities - 5/22/2014: The Kittanning Paper
Participants Enjoy Inaugural Adaptive Bicycle Derby - 5/10/2014: Tribune Review
Special Moms w/ Everyday Challenges of Special-Needs Children - 5/9/2014: Erie Times-News
Erie Children with Disabilities Receive Adaptive Bicycles - 5/9/2014: YouErie.com
Bike Giveaway for Erie County Kids - 5/8/2014: The Kittanning Paper
Karns City Student Donates Recycled Cans for “My Bike” - 5/5/2014: WJAC-TV
Specially Designed Adaptive Bike Program Expands into Cambria Co. - 5/1/2014: 90.5 WESA
Variety Gives 500th Adaptive Bike - 4/29/2014: WTAE-TV
Kids Thrilled to Receive Special Bikes
- 4/29/2014: Press Release
A National Model for Kids w/ Disabilities - 4/17/2014: The Daily News
“My Bike” Kicks Off in Mercer County - 4/12/2014: Record-Argus
Bike Season Arrives Just In Time for 3 Youngsters - 4/11/2014: WKBN-TV
Adaptive Bikes Given to Local Kids - 4/11/2014: WAJR 1440
Morgantown AM Radio Show - 4/7/2014: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
“My Bike” Comes to West Virginia - 4/5/2014: WBOY-TV
“My Bike” Program Brings Smiles to Children in WV - 4/5/2014: The Vindicator
Mercer County Offering Adaptive Bikes to Disabled Kids - 4/5/2014: The Dominion-Post
My Bike Gives Kids New Rides - 4/4/2014: WDTV
27 Lucky Kids Receive Custom Bikes; Possibly More to Come - 3/6/2014: YourErie.Com
Dahlkemper Helps Kids Get Adaptive Bikes - 3/5/2014: Cerebral Palsy Family Network
Spotlight On: Variety the Children’s Charity - 2/26/2014: The Meadville Tribune
Adaptive Bicycle Program Brings Smiles to Kids w/ Special Needs - 2/20/2014: Daily American
7 Children w/ Disabilities Get New Bikes - 2/20/2014: The Tribune-Democrat
Charity Gives Specialty Bikes to Needy Children - 2/20/2014: Daily American
Watch Video of Kids Riding New Bikes - 2/20/2014: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Op-Ed – All Kids Need Bikes - 2/20/2014: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Children w/ Disabilities Get A Chance to Ride
Past Media Coverage (2013):
- 12/27/2013: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Large Number of Adaptive Bikes are Available for Children - 12/25/2013: Observer-Reporter
Local child gets ‘wings’ for Christmas - 12/24/2013: Leader Times
Hitting the Pavement - 12/23/2013: KDKA-TV
Variety Donates Special Bikes to Children w/ Disabilities - 12/23/2013: 90.5 WESA
Charity Gives Back to Children w/ Disabilities - 12/23/2013: CP Family Nework
140 Adaptive Bikes Available to Children w/ Disabilities - 12/23/2013: The Tribune-Democrat
Bikes Available for Kids w/ Disabilities - 12/21/2013: The Meadville Tribune
Program Gears Up to Give Bikes to Kids w/ Disabilities - 12/16/2013: WJAC-TV
Free Adaptive Bikes Available to Children w/ Disabilities - 12/16/2013: Daily American
Adaptive Bikes Available for Children w/ Disabilities - 12/4/2013: Pittsburgh on Video, “Unsung, Uncut”
Featuring Variety CEO Charlie LaVallee - 12/3/2013: Disability Matters Radio Show w/ Joyce Bender
Featuring Variety CEO Charlie LaVallee & Kelly Davis, mother of Trinity - 11/21/2013: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
8 Special Needs Kids in Westmoreland Get Bicycles - 11/15/2013: New Castle News
Charity that Adapts Bicycles for Children w/ Disabilities Rides in Lawrence - 11/14/2013: Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc
- 11/10/2013: Observer-Reporter
Children will Benefit from Expanded Bike Program - 11/8/2013: Waynesburg University Yellow Jacket
Variety “My Bike” Program Celebrates One Year Anniversary
- 11/4/2013: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Variety Event Held at Omni William Penn - 11/3/2013: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Another Adaptive Bike is Presented During Variety Gala - 11/1/2013: WPXI
Program Equips Children w/ Special Needs w/ Bikes - 11/1/2013: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Bike-Donation, Program Expands into 4 Counties - 11/1/2013: Pittsburgh Magazine
Variety the Children’s Charity to Expand ‘My Bike’ Initiative - 10/3/2013: WQED-TV’s Pittsburgh 360
Contributor Beth Dolinar Take a Ride with Charity - 9/4/2013: WTAE
ACMH Host My Bike Event - 9/4/2013: The Kittanning Paper
More Bikes Given Out at ACMH - 8/27/2013: Disability Matters w/ Joyce Bender
Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety the Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh - 8/11/2013: Pennsylvania Cable Network
PCN Profiles Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety - 7/10/2013: Active Pittsburgh
‘My Bike’ – Variety the Children’s Charity - 6/24/2013: New Castle News
Children’s Charity Helps gets Wheels Turning for Special Needs Kids - 6/21/2013: Indiana Gazette
Wheels of Progress - 6/21/2013: Greene County Messenger
‘My Bike’ Program Gives Freedom to Six Greene County Children - 6/19/2013: Observer-Reporter
Bikes Donated to Six Greene County Children - 5/28/2013: Butler Eagle
Children Ride Bikes, Some for First Time - 5/22/2013: Cranberry Eagle
County to Kick Off My Bike Campaign - 5/13/2013: Herald-Standard
Program Provides Freedom on Wheels for Children w/ Disabilities - 5/13/2013: The Kittanning Paper
‘My Bike’ Returns to ACMH to Give Away More Bicycles
- 4/21/2013: Greene County Messenger
Postive Pedaling - 4/19/2013: CBS Pittsburgh
My Bike Program Helps Children with Disabilities - 4/19/2013: WTAE
‘My Bike’ Program Donates Bicycles to Children with Disabilties - 4/19/2013: Robinson-Moon Patch
‘My Bike’ Program to Provide New Bikes for Kids with Disabilities - 3/29/2013: Pittsburgh Healthcare Report
Variety & Highmark Partner with HVHS for “My Bike” Kickoff - 3/28/2013: Observer-Reporter
Helping Special-Needs Kids Get Their Wheels - 3/27/2013: Norwin Star
Smithton Patient Gets First Bike Through Charity - 3/22/2013: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Custom Bikes Give Special-Needs Kids in W. PA Normal Childhood Experience - 3/2013: North Hills Monthly Magazine
Charities Provide Bikes to Benefit Local Children - 3/17/2013: Observer-Reporter
Bikes for Special Kids - 3/14/2013: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Derry Township Family will Share Story at Event for Bikes - 3/8/2013: Observer-Reporter
Making a Difference, One Bike at a Time - 2/28/2013: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Adaptive Bike Donations Brings Joy - 2/19/2013: WTAE
Valentine’s Dance Brings Kids with Disabilities Together - 2/8/2013: Leader Times
‘My Bike’ Program Targets Special Needs Children in Armstrong County - 2/8/2013: The Kittanning Paper
Pittsburgh Charity Looks for Special Needs Children in Armstrong County - 1/7/2013: The Butler Eagle
Charity Provides Adaptive Bikes
Past Media Coverage (2012):
- 12/21/2012: CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA)
Dozens of Special Needs Kids Receive New Bikes - 12/21/2012: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
- 12/21/2012: The Daily News
McKeesport Tween Pedals Past Disability w/ Gift - 12/20/2012: 90.5 WESA
Dozens of Kids w/ Disabilities Receive Free Adaptive Bikes - 12/20/2012: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- 11/27/2012: WTAE
$50K Anonymous Donation Provides Children w/ Specialty Bikes
- 11/28/2012: York Blog
Governor Corbett Partners in Creation of My Bike Program - 11/10/2012: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Special-Needs Children Received Bicycles to Call Their Own - 11/7/2012: Bicycle Times Magazine
Program Provides Adaptive Bikes to Kids w/ Disabilities - 11/6/2012: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Freedom Gala Held at Omni William Penn - 11/5/2012: WTAE
My Bike Program Gives Kids with Disabilities Chance to Ride
- 11/5/2012: WPXI
‘My Bike’ Program Provides Adaptive Bikes to Children w/ Disabilities - 11/5/2012: CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA)
Variety Children’s Charity Kicks Off “My Bike” Program - 11/5/2012: 90.5 WESA
New Program Aims to Get 200 Adaptive Bikes to Kids w/ Disabilities by Christmas - 11/4/2012: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
My Bike Rolls Outs Customized Bikes for W. PA Youths w/ Disabilities