The Teamsters and Variety – A Long Lasting Friendship
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.
Variety – the Children’s Charity
