more recently, johannes was in need of a wheelchair to replace the second-hand one that was missing an armrest and didn’t have proper brakes. the charity provided him with a new, customized chair. he can elevate his legs, which is vital during bleeding.
parker has become accustomed to life with the routine administration of insulin. variety provided her with a continuous glucose monitor, which enables easy monitoring of her blood-globose levels day and night. “it has made a world of difference to both of us,” jongbloets says.
the medical devices that help make daily life somewhat easier for the kids are expensive and not covered by the provincial government. variety’s support of the family has proven invaluable.
johannes’s customized wheelchair allows him to be more comfortable and even carefree. “it gave him a lot of power over his condition,” jongbloets says. “to see him in power really empowered me.
“i myself have suffered anxiety and depression, and variety quite literally saved me,” he adds. “it is so incredibly humbling to be part of that family,”
variety supports families who have children with special needs province-wide. on feb. 9, variety – the children’s charity and global bc will host the 54th annual variety show of hearts telethon, broadcasting live from the hard rock casino vancouver.