The Detroit chapter of Variety the Children’s Charity held its 2026 Champion of Hearts event on Sept. 24 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Emceed by Glenda Lewis and featuring a speech from legendary Michigan State University men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo, the event raised over $520,000 towards Variety’s programs providing aid to local children in need. To learn more about the vital services Variety provides, visit varietydetroit.com/how-we-help.
