Show of Hearts 2022 stories – Day 2

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Variety Show of Hearts continues to meet the needs of children around the province.

To meet the increased need for help, Variety will be holding a three-day event, kicking off today on Global BC where viewers will meet some of the amazing kids they’ve helped in 2022.

Stories will run on Global News Morning, Global News at Noon and Global News Hour at 6.

Viewers will then get to meet more of B.C.’s kids when the 56th Annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon airs on Global BC on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Here are the stories from day two:

Entertainers have lent their support to Variety over the 56-year history of the Telethon. This year, Canadian music icon Colin James brings his rockin’ blues to the Show of Hearts Stage.

5:17 Colin James performs on the 2022 Show of Hearts

Variety is now providing grants for children who require music therapy to help with their specific conditions. One performer who knows the value of music and how it can help kids with special needs is the 2022 Show of Hearts performer Adrian Anantawan.

4:30 Music has always been a big part of Variety and the Show of Hearts Telethon

Mihai Covaser has been part of the Variety family since he was a five-year-old receiving an adapted bike. Now, as a young man, Mihai advocates for educational change and recently took part in the Global Youth Disability Summit.

2:24 Mihai contributes to World Youth Disability Summit