World Down Syndrome Day with the Hawks
On Saturday, March 25, the Atlanta Hawks help us continue to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. The Knight Family was gifted game tickets and an on-court experience courtesy of the Lady Hawks. The Lady Hawks is a group of women comprised of the wives, significant others, and mothers of Hawks...
Meet Dancing with Adriana
"Dancing with Adriana" at the 2022 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Captain Lily Torres' team for our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is "Dancing with Adriana" in honor of her daughter. As Lily says "Adriana came to my life to change the set of mind I was in. She helped me become a...
Myles speaks at the Capitol
On Monday, February 13, the public had the opportunity to speak to key legislators about the need for more NOW/COMP waivers and higher wages for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). While the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is advocating for 2,400 new waiver slots, the governor has recommended only 150. Our...
GiGi’s Atlanta Came Away Winners!
This past weekend, Howie, Jen, and eight board members made our way to Schaumburg, IL for the GiGi's Annual Leadership Conference. This amazing group worked hard and played hard together and in between much laughter and dancing, we participated in sessions to increase our knowledge of event planning, fundraising, marketing,...
GiGi’s Rugby fans!
On May 14, GiGi's Playhouse was adopted by some Huskers! Our longtime supporter, Cathal Doyle of The Aspire Group, connected us to The University of Nebraska Men's Rugby Team. The team donated 50 tickets to our families to watch the National Collegiate Rugby 7s Championships! They also posed for photos...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge – A Perfect Day in the Park!
WOW! What an incredible turnout and incredible day! Ya'll showed up as an army of families, advocates, and supporters who believe in acceptance for all, to make this world a more inclusive place for people of ALL abilities! We hope everyone who attended had as good a time as we...