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Be a Part of Generation G!

GiGi's Playhouse launched a BRAND NEW campaign known as Generation G. Generation G is a conscious decision to be better EVERYDAY. Generation G believes differences are NOT weaknesses. Generation G unites people who are generous and accepting. Generation G places acceptance first, last, and always. Generation G is heroic, challenging...

The Power of GiGi’s Playhouse

I am a firm believer in the saying “Nothing happens by chance” and I believe that every blessing I have been given in the past 2 years has been a result of the amazing blessing I received when my daughter Nora was born in July 2014. Nora’s birth was a...
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2016 “i have a voice” Gala Silent Auction Link

It's that time of the year...our "i have a voice" Gala is THIS weekend! We are excited to announce that our silent auction is now live! You can view and bid on the items by clicking on the link below. Be sure to click on the items to view everything...

AWESOME Sibling Alert!!! Emily Chudzik

Incredible sibling, Emily Chudzik...older sister to Joey and daughter of proud parents Len and Lisa Lewandowski Chudzik, has written one beautiful and powerful essay. Please click on the link below to read Emily's beautiful words. http://theodysseyonline.com/millikin/open-letter-people-still-using-the-word/356533 Siblings are our children's greatest advocates. Thank you, Emily, for your words.

Welcome to our NEW Program Coordinator-Mady Stein!

Almost 3 years ago Mady walked through the doors of GiGi’s Playhouse Oak Forest and was greeted with a hug and a warm smile. It was from this moment on that she committed a portion of her life to GiGi’s. Mady is a special education major at Lewis University in...
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Do You Belong to the Club?

As a parent that has a child with Down syndrome, I love that Chris Bomgaars (Megan's mom) from the A&E show "Born This Way" said the following (in regards to her relationship with other parents who have children with Down syndrome). "There's a secret club that we all belong to and...
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Save the Date-2016 “I Have a Voice” Gala

Save the Date! 2016 "I Have a Voice" Gala GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park Saturday, April 16, 2016 Wishlist Bottles of Alcohol Gift Cards Basket Item Donations Sponsorship
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Happy Holidays from GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park!

   GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Holiday season with family and friends. We are SO grateful for all of the support and blessings we have been given this year-thank you all for being GiGi's Believers. Here is a...
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Join us for Open House with Santa!

We are SO excited that Santa will be visiting us at the Playhouse TODAY-Sunday, December 13!! Come visit with him your friends (GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park 16800 Oak Park Avenue) from 3:00-5:00pm! We will have snacks, coloring, and of course a visit with Santa himself!! Don't miss out on this...
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Reactions to “Born this Way”

A&E's new show "Born this Way" premiered last night! We would love to hear your reaction to the NEW show! If you haven't had a chance to check it out, it will air on Tuesdays at 9:00pm (CST) on A&E. Please feel free to comment below!
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#GivingTuesday

GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park is just one of twenty-six national & international Down Syndrome Achievement Centers that provide individuals with Down syndrome and their families with FREE educational and therapeutic based programs. These programs are available for all ages, from birth through adult. Please consider giving today, on #GivingTuesday. Any gift...

What is Generation G?

What is Generation G?  GiGi's Playhouse Inc. has recently rolled out a new campaign known as "Generation G". You can read more about it HERE. It is a campaign that, among other things, is helping to expand PR programs to help promote social change in the way the world views Down...