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Annual Pizza Nova fundraiser delivers $151,935 to Variety Village programs

Pictured left to right: Matthew Hoffman, Variety Ambassador, Sam Primucci, CEO and Founder of Pizza Nova, Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova, Charlie Johnstone, President & CEO Variety- the Children’s Charity of Ontario, Georgio Gonsalves, Variety Ambassador, Tyler Jahoor, Variety Ambassador, Leonardough, Dyanna McIlwain, Ranee-Jessie grandmother, Ranee-Jessie Maxwell, Variety Ambassador, Effie Tanos, Petros’ mom, Petros Tanos, Variety Ambassador. Photo: Pizza Nova

May 26, 2026

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Pizza Nova raised $151,935 for Variety — the Children's Charity of Ontario during its annual That's Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser, according to a press release.

During the one-day event on May 12, the Canadian pizza chain offered medium cheese or pepperoni pizzas for $5.99, with $1 from each sale directly supporting Variety's programs for youth and children with disabilities. Over the course of the 27-year partnership, Pizza Nova has raised more than $3 million for the charity.

The funds will help support Variety's various initiatives, which include access to sports, arts, education, camps and essential mobility equipment. The donations also support Variety Village, an accessible fitness and life skills facility.

Domenic Primucci, president of Pizza Nova, presented the donation to Variety leadership at the facility.

"Seeing our customers, franchisees, team members and partners come together for one special and memorable day in support of such a good cause is a winning formula, and a meaningful reminder of why this campaign has been successful since 1999," Primucci said in the release. "At Pizza Nova, community has always been central to who we are. We are honored to continue supporting Variety and its work to create more inclusive opportunities for children and families across Ontario."

Charlie Johnstone, president and CEO of Variety Ontario, expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership.

"We are deeply grateful to Pizza Nova and everyone who participated in the That's Amore Pizza for Kids campaign," Johnstone said in the release. "Partnerships like this help ensure that Variety can give children with disabilities access to the programs, experiences and support systems they need to build confidence, independence and community."

Pizza Nova has more than 150 stores and concession locations in Southern Ontario, Canada.