GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Top 10 Team Spotlight: Team AJ – A Journey of Love, Acceptance, and Community
Honoring Anthony: A Story of Strength and Hope Team AJ is named after their 7-month-old son, Anthony. From the moment his mother received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, the experience was overshadowed by a doctor’s somber tone and suggestion of termination. However, Anthony’s family could never imagine a world...
Strengthening the Mission: GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta Board of Directors 2025 Strategic Retreat Recap
In January, the GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta Board of Directors gathered for their highly anticipated annual strategic retreat. A cornerstone event for the organization, the retreat was an opportunity to reflect on the successes and challenges of 2024, strengthen the mission, and set a clear path forward for 2025. The board’s...
Beazer Charity Foundation Transforms GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta with a Dream Kitchen
For over two years, the Beazer Charitable Foundation has been a dedicated partner of GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta, continuously demonstrating their commitment to our mission of changing the way the world views Down syndrome. Through generous grants, enthusiastic participation in our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge, and hands-on involvement in fundraising events, Beazer...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Top 10 Team Spotlight: Team Zachary: Spreading Joy, Positivity, and Inclusion
At GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, every team has a story—one filled with love, determination, and inspiration. Team Zachary is no exception. Our journey at GiGi’s is deeply personal, and we are honored to celebrate our son, Zachary Martins—a boy whose joy, love, and positivity uplift everyone around him. Read below to...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Ellie’s Unit
At GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, our community thrives because of incredible families like those behind Ellie's Unit. This team is participating in our upcoming 5K, the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge to celebrate Ellie, a bright and loving force in their lives. Honoring Ellie Ellie is the love of her family’s life, and...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Norah’s Narwhals: Celebrating Love, Inclusion, and Strength
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social MOVEment for acceptance! Our goal is to globally unite 1 million supporters of the Down syndrome community to say "We can and will accept you as you are!" Our Atlanta families and friends create teams to raise funds and spread awareness...
MOVE for Acceptance at our annual 5K, the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!
Mark your calendars and get ready to move for acceptance! GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta is thrilled to announce our upcoming GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge event, happening on Saturday, March 29 at Grant Park. This exciting day will be filled with energy, community spirit, and a shared goal of fostering acceptance and inclusion...
Celebrating Speech Therapy Successes!
In the fall of 2024 another semester of incredible progress has been completed at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta through the Amina Grace Speech Therapy Program. It’s time to celebrate the amazing achievements of all our participants! This semester, graduate students from Georgia State University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program provided individualized...
Meet Your 2024 SKate Award Winner!
Congratulations to this year's SKate Award winner, Franco Gianni! The SKate Foundation is dedicated to supporting customized early intervention for babies and children with Down syndrome. Formed in 2008 by Adrienne and Paul Mulligan, by 2011 The SKate Foundation had raised funds to open the first GiGi's Playhouse in Atlanta....
Celebrating Siblings at This Year’s ‘i have a voice’ Gala
On Sunday, July 14, we hosted a special photo shoot that shined a spotlight on the incredible siblings of our participants with Down syndrome. This event was not just about capturing beautiful moments; it was about celebrating the unique and powerful bonds that form within these families. Many of the...
Inspiring Generosity
At GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta, we witness countless acts of generosity and community spirit, but some stories stand out for their sheer encouraging impact. Today, we want to share the inspiring tale of young Zachary, a dedicated participant at GiGi's Playhouse whose Best of All moment touched all our hearts. Zachary,...
The Ripple Effect in Full Force: A Tale of Community and Compassion
On April 12, we witnessed a beautiful example of the GiGi's Playhouse ripple effect in action! It all started with a simple connection and blossomed into an extraordinary display of generosity and teamwork, underscoring the power of community spirit. The Haymon family, dear neighbors of our Board Vice President, Dani...