321 Days of Acceptance | Week 8
Welcome to the week eight recap of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G!
Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”.
acceptance is the very heart and the very best of humanity. without daily actions to create lasting acceptance, opportunities for present and future generations will falter.
In sharing a story and image each day it is our hope to flood social media with the truth about how normal down syndrome is and how extraordinary people with down syndrome are! you are helping the mission of generation g & acceptance by simply sharing these posts (found each morning on our facebook page) with your friends on social media! thank you. we are stronger together.
Here is who inspired us and made us smile in week 8……
Day 49 and today we are happy to introduce you to the sweet & determined Nataley from GiGi’s Playhouse-Syracuse
Nataley is the youngest in her family, she has a big sister and a big brother who love her to pieces. When Nataley was born there was all the common fears and uncertainties, but like many stories, it was Nataley’s 18 month old sister who loved her with no fear. Loved her baby sister for exactly who she was, a beautiful new baby. Nataley brings so much happiness to everyone at GiGi’s Playhouse, she is a sweet little friend and her determination is contagious to everyone!
Day 50. We are excited to bring GiGi back and give you all an update on this hardworking young lady! The 2017 5K is quickly approaching and GiGi is training harder than ever! GiGi and I are traveling the country to promote GiGi’s Playhouse. A little over a week ago, we attended the opening of GiGi’s 32nd Playhouse in Rochester, New York! As soon as we retuned we were booked again with a luncheon with the Cubs and the Ricketts and a big interview downtown, then a fundraiser, not to mention school and all of her extracurriculare activities! Believe me this schedule is exhausting for anyone, but even more so for a person with Down syndrome that has low muscle tone. However, GiGi’s fitness training and positive attitude are fueling her journey. Individuals with Down syndrome never get a break from their diagnosis. That is why we keep fighting for them! Remember the only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen!! ~ Nancy Gianni (Chief Belief Office & GiGi’s mom)
Day 51. Today we meet Jason, Raymond and Yaniv who are frequent participants at GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester They enjoy the no cost adult program, Fantastic Friends. They are the best of friends and enjoy socializing, bowling and going on buddy cruises.
Day 52. Savannah loves coming to LMNOP and Open Play every week at GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates. Her favorite songs to sing during LMNOP are Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the Itsy Bitsy Spider.
Day 53. Meet James from GiGi’s Playhouse Layton.
“James is 37, he loves serving others and helping coach/mentor his friends from GiGi’s Playhouse in Layton Utah. Due to his awesome enthusiasm, passion, hard work, and example particularly in regards to helping others achieve their individual fitness potential James was voted the 2016 Gold’s Gym Legacy award (most inspirational employee). James also helped create and teach a weekly fitness class training program (GiGi’s FitHouse) On March 22nd 2017 the class was held at FitCon(Utahs largest Sports/Fitness event) that was also a fundraising platform event for GiGi’s Playhouse in Layton Utah. James loves spending time with his family, friends, and serving others anyway he can through GiGi’s Playhouse, Boy Scouts of America, the LDS church, and other community programs.” Kyle (James friend)
Day 54. Today we meet the amazing Ben from Gigi’s Playhouse- Hillsborough Ben is 6 years old and is an amazing friend! Ben can be found enjoying and giving his #bestofall at Playhouse Pals & Literacy Tutoring with Ms. Kathy! Ben loves to sing and dance and is basically the life of any party!
Day 55. Meet the incredibly sweet & smart Quinn from GiGi’s Playhouse-Syracuse
Quinn is a star at his, no cost, One On One literacy tutoring and we know he has a great big wonderful future ahead of him!
“Getting to be Quinn’s mom is my greatest life adventure. Often I am his guide – leading, teaching, bursting with pride at his success – but it’s when Quinn leads that my real journey begins! He has taught me about patience, flexibility, strength, courage, and resiliency. (He has also taught me valuable skills like how to outsmart Houdini, how to lockdown all exists everywhere, how to snake a toilet for missing items, how to make friends with the fine people at Poison Control…) But above all, Quinn has taught me how to love. This child exudes love. He demonstrates compassion for total strangers. He doesn’t judge. He seeks out ways to care for others and always offers help. He even hugs so tight he can squeeze the breath out of you! Each day with Quinn is an adventure for sure, and they all overflow with love. SO. MUCH. LOVE.” ~ Sara (aka Quinn’s mom)
Have you missed any of the first eight weeks of 321 Days of Acceptance? You can see all these amazing people HERE.
now we are off to an amazing week 9! please join us each day on facebook, twitter & instagram and share generation g!
Have you visited a gigi’s playhouse yet? we would love of you to join the gigi’s family and our no cost purposeful & progressive programing! you can find your location here!
the 321 days of acceptance campaign is a vital investment in advancing generation g and our vision for global acceptance! every day our social media fans will see a new story and a new face to introduce to the world. this campaign will help show the world how amazing our kids and adults truly are.
Down syndrome does not “discriminate”, and neither will the 321 Days of Acceptance Campaign. Pictures will represent all ages, genders and ethnicity. Pictures will include individuals with Down syndrome, alone and with parents, siblings, tutors, best friends and more.
if you would like to see your loved one included in please contact heather at hrodriguez@gigisplayhouse.org
We strongly encourage you to share the featured participant of the day on your own social media pages. Let’s unite our voices to show the world the reach, power and achievement of the GiGi’s Playhouse Family! We are Bigger, Better, Stronger…..TOGETHER.
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