Posts by Jennifer Rackley

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 see why his family is…

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 their team is dedicated to…

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 and then join us at…

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 for all. The GiGiFIT Acceptance…

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 therapy to 19 participants and…

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. This Playhouse was the first…

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 photos and videos from this…

On January 6, 2024, the doors to our new and improved Playhouse officially opened! This moment marked a significant milestone in our journey, one that wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community. Over the past year, we’ve been hard at work fundraising, planning, and constructing to bring our vision to…