Posts by kbrennan
Best of All: Freddy!
best of all (noun) \best of all\ is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jake & Linsey!
At GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, we’re fortunate to have a community of incredible volunteers who bring their unique talents and passions to our programs. This month, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on two extraordinary individuals who embody the spirit of teamwork and dedication: Jake and Linsey. Meet Jake & Linsey Jake first joined us through…
Read MoreBest of All — Rylan
best of all (noun) \best of all\ is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati’s 2024 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Recap
June 15th, 2024 was a memorable morning at GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! It was a day filled with celebration, advocacy, and community, all dedicated to our incredible friends with Down syndrome. The sun was out and 200 wonderful individuals gathered to make this event the most successful event yet for our Cincinnati Playhouse!…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Month – Hannah!
Hannah is a dedicated program volunteer who helps with two programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati–Destination Discovery and Teen Tastic. She is always ready and willing to jump in and assist with activities, and has brought a warm and welcoming presence to each program, forming connections with participants and their families. Tell us about yourself! Hello!…
Read MoreVisibility to Acceptance
Written by Fred Brushaber What do Hunger Games, PRIDE, Barbie dolls, and RuPaul’s Drag Race have in common? Visibility! The inclusion of minority actors, events, mainstream products, and entertainment with minority involvement is not derived from using minorities as props or stereotypically portrayed clowns. When I was newly out of the closet about 15 years…
Read MoreRaising Izzy
Written by Dan Shelton My family’s journey to GiGi’s playhouse started in 2019 when prenatal testing indicated that there was a high likelihood that our baby had Down syndrome. When my wife Anna and I got the news I did what most people do, I googled it. Bad Idea…. The Google results brought back medical…
Read MoreBest of All — Journee
best of all (noun) \best of all\ is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one…
Read MoreCelebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Each year, World Down Syndrome Day occurs on March 21st, 3/21. This is done as the THIRD month on the TWENTY-FIRST day signifies the extra copy of the 21st chromosome that represents the genetic makeup of the Down syndrome diagnosis. While shout the worth of our friends that rock an extra chromosome every single day of the…
Read MoreFirst Teen Tastic Turned “Swifty” Celebration!
At GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, moments of joy and growth are always celebrated. Recently, our first-ever Teen Tastic event unexpectedly transformed into an unforgettable Taylor Swift party! The atmosphere was electric as our teens immersed themselves in a range of activities, from crafting friendship bracelets to belting out Swifty hits in karaoke, culminating in an impromptu…
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