Kids and families out there are doing it tough.
Christmas should be a time of celebration but, as the cost-of-living soars, too many families face the heart-wrenching decision of choosing between daily essentials and providing the simple joys of Christmas for their children. With your support, Variety UnBox Joy aims to alleviate this hardship and bring a little magic to all kids at Christmas time.
This Christmas, with your
help, we can support Variety - the Children's Charity to provide toys to over
5,000 kids in need. Every $55 gift helps fill a toy bag with joy!
By giving today you can give a child who would otherwise miss out joy,
inclusion and a sense of belonging. For many of these kids this is the only
toys they will receive this year.
Your donation will make a direct impact to a child in need – presents will be delivered at the Variety Kids Xmas Party and to metropolitan and regional areas right up until Christmas.
Make your gift extra special by leaving a message of support with your donation.
Let’s do this fam!
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A message from the Variety CEO - The impact of your gift
Tuesday 28th Nov
Last year at the Variety Kids Xmas Party, I was fortunate to accompany Lucy, a 7-year-old from Bendigo as she stood in line for her special gift from Santa.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement as children eagerly awaited their turn. When Lucy's moment came, her eyes widened with anticipation as she received her toy bag, generously funded by donors like you.
At that very moment, Lucy's mum leaned in and whispered to me, "Thank you. You have no idea how much this means. These will be the only gifts she'll be receiving from Santa this year." It was then that I was reminded of the profound impact of your generosity.
Witnessing Lucy's unbridled joy as she opened her toy bag was the highlight of my Christmas.
"Mummy, I can’t believe it!” she exclaimed, as she pulled out puzzles, a board game and, her favourite, a new soft toy that she promptly named Toby, saying he was her “best friend forever”.
Even now, the memory of her beaming face as she skipped away - one hand in her mum's and the other lovingly clutching her new-found friend - warms my heart.
Stories such as Lucy's come to life through the kindness of donors like you bringing magic and joy at Christmas time.
Your support can make this December memorable for Lucy and countless other children. Thank you for your kindness.
Mandy, Variety Victoria CEO
All the best.