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Liberty Swing Brings Smiles to America's Children by Jody Grimaldi, Variety of Illinois, Tent 26 Swing brings smiles for Champaign handicapped By Julie Wurth, The News-Gazette, Friday, June 30, 2006 Reach For The Sky With The LIBERTY SWING ...a revolutionary concept in playground equipment for people with disabilities... WISHES DO COME TRUE Thirteen years ago, Wayne Devine's heart sank when he watched able-bodied children enjoying the swings at his local park while a child in a wheelchair was unable to join in. Instead of walking away, Wayne was compelled to do something about it. Drawing on his experience in building and designing conventional playgrounds, the charitable Sydneysider began work on a special swing that gives disabled children (and adults) the chance to "fly through the air and feel the breeze on their faces". Click here for more information. Variety Children's Lifeline Partners with Water Missions International for Hurricane Katrina Relief Charleston, SC, September 8, 2005 - California-based medical charity Variety Children's Lifeline has pledged to match the next $250,000 in donations received by Water Missions International (WMI) for Hurricane Katrina relief. The $500,000 that this initiative can raise would fund water purification units to provide clean, safe water for tens of thousands of hurricane survivors. Learn more... "Hands Together, Heart to Art" The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is dedicated to offering the finest in international, community and cultural programming to the city of Chicago, and to the ongoing restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark. Through performances in the fields of classical and modern dance, Broadway theatre, and many genres of music, we are proud of the diversity on our renowned stage. We also have various outreach programs which target communities including families, minority youth, and schools. Learn more... The Variety Club Sunshine Coach Program Since 1966, Variety Club has been providing specially-equipped vans to meet the transportation needs of children in hospitals and shelters, special schools and nonprofit organizations. These vans, called Sunshine Coaches, are donated to two worthy organizations to transport children for their special medical, physical and educational needs... moving them into the sunshine of life- an opportunity all children should have. More about Sunshine Coaches Variety Club Children's Charities - 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601-6436 (312) 822-0660 (voice) - (312) 822-0661 (fax) or e-mail info@varietyclub26.org. Tax ID: 36-1908475