Cinema Passport Program’s Decade of Fundraising and 2022 Recap: Will we reach the $1 million dollar benchmark next year?

KILLEEN, TX – [2022] It's a good luck ritual, now! Mike and Nina Armstrong always get the first Variety of Texas Cinema Passport of the season: number 001. On the tenth anniversary of our growing fundraising campaign, we are so grateful to acknowledge the Armstrong family’s gifts in excess of $5,000 and their dedication to our mission and goals to empower kids with extra needs. (Also, wow – just imagine: the Armstrong’s haven’t paid to see a movie in a decade!)

Since they founded the Variety Club during the Great Depression, the entertainment industry continues to make a difference in the lives of children in need. Through Gold Heart Pin sales, fundraising efforts like the Cinema Passport program, or the upcoming gala dinner and golf event at Cinéshow, we can depend on our friends at Cinemark, Cinergy, Evo, Premiere, Regal, and Santikos (to name drop just a few) and count on their support for Variety of Texas throughout the year.

In 2022, thanks to the generosity and participation of our theatre partners, 100% of the $55,000+ raised by this year’s fundraiser directly benefits Variety of Texas programming. During its decade of lifetime, the Cinema Passport fundraising campaign has generated $917,200 for Variety of Texas. Next year, we will hit our goal of $1 million in total fundraising from Cinema Passport program because of Texans like you and the Armstrong’s, who love the movies and love to give back. Visit www.varietytexas.org/cinemapassportvip for more information and a special offer.

Variety of Texas is a charitable organization that opens up the world for kids with special needs and their families by providing resources and empowering experiences. We envision a world without isolation and stigma for children with special needs and their families.

Peaceable Kingdom by Variety, in Killeen, TX, is a beloved haven for thousands of children exploring their self-reliance and mobility each year. In support of our mission of healing through nature, we’ve tailored our gorgeous 122-acres to accommodate all campers’ needs.  Peaceable Kingdom has become a place where kids of all abilities can make new friends, learn new things and challenge their personal limits while they discover the impact of spending time in nature. Learn more at www.varietytexas.org.