Meet our EPIC leader Tracey!
“My name is Tracey Ardizzone-Droesch. I started volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse in 2018, after my daughter, Catherine, went to a Teen-Tastic program with her key club at her high…
Read MoreThe Power of Yet!
Learning about all the different milestones a child needs to hit and at what age they should meet these milestones is eye-opening, exciting, and terrifying all at once. We have…
Read MoreMeet one of our LMNOP Leaders, Amara!
“Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse has been nothing short of fulfilling. I was searching for opportunities to volunteer in the area, and came across GiGi’s online. I have worked with…
Read More3 Questions with Volunteer Barb Luby
1) How are you connected to GiGi’s Playhouse? In September 2012, I was contemplating retirement (in June 2013) from a long career teaching Special Education students. I wasn’t sure what…
Read MoreWhat will YOU move for?!?!?!
We MOVE because we believe that Keith’s future is bright and full of potential. We know that with the support of family, friends and GiGi’s Playhouse, Keith will have a…
Read MoreAre You Ready to MOVE???
We started going to GiGi’s when our baby was a year old. For the whole year prior our nurse kept reminding us that GiGi’s was there and that we should…
Read MoreIt’s THAT Time of Year Again…5K Time!!!
Calling all team captains!!! Are you ready to create your team? Today is the day!!! All you need to do is register yourself and create a team. If you were…
Read More3 Questions with Volunteer Anna Sullivan
1) How are you connected to GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park? I first got involved in GiGi’s over three years ago, when a participant’s mom gave a speech at the high…
Read More3 Questions with Volunteer Abbey MacLeod
1) How are you connected to GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park? I’m a volunteer for programs. I kept on Googling best volunteer opportunities involving children and GiGi’s was always at the…
Read MoreYoga Fun with Donna
I have been a Yoga instructor since 2000. I enjoy helping people with Yoga and came to GiGi’s to work with children who have Down syndrome. I love the connection I have…
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