BC’s Teamsters have been associated with Variety
almost since its inception. Starting in 1966, the Teamsters Union began
providing volunteers from within its membership to support Variety’s Show of
Hearts Telethon in many ways.
Back in the early days that may have meant helping
to carry children and their wheelchairs up and down the stairs backstage of the
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, or ensuring the local band trying to find the stage in
the wee hours of the morning didn’t end up getting locked outside because they
were about to use the rear exit door.
Today, over 100 Teamster members and their
families volunteer annually to help this amazing charity during telethon
weekend. Also, Variety – the Children’s Charity is the charity of choice
for BC Teamsters, with Teamsters Joint Council 36 raising money through its
annual Golf Tournament and other endeavours. Teamsters Joint Council No.
36 donated more than $10,000 for this worthy cause in 2016.