Awareness
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 and one lucky family walked…
Read MoreGiGiFIT 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 did hosting! Our Ds families…
Read MoreGiGi’s Atlanta Welcomes the Clark Family in this week’s GiGiFIT Team Spotlight!
It’s always exciting to welcome new families to the Playhouse but it’s especially moving when a family jumps in with both feet! We highlighted the Woodard/Pringle family last month at our Launch Party and now we get to introduce you to the Clark family! Both of these incredible families heard about GiGi’s Playhouse and immediately…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight
Wow, teams!! You have all stepped up! We are so impressed with the impact you have already made with your teams and sharing your reasons why GiGi’s Playhouse is important to you! We have two teams to spotlight this week, check out their stories: Last week we had a superstar team bring in the most…
Read MoreCelebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Are you Rocking your Socks today? Spreading awareness? Showing how amazing you are? Today is all about YOU, our friends with Down syndrome! All day long we are posting on social media to highlight the incredible abilities you have. We see you excelling in school, at work, and in life! We see you learning independency…
Read More2022’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
Have you accepted the challenge yet? GFAC is a national event poised to raise funds for GiGi’s Playhouse and awareness of the abilities of our amazing friends and family with Down syndrome! Our event will be held on Saturday, April 30th at Grant Park. Registration and Check-In will begin at 8:00am with the 5K beginning…
Read MoreOur Annual Fund provides support for our adult EPIC program
Each semester at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, we host a group of adults with Down syndrome for a session of EPIC. This program helps guide them through goal setting, developing life skills, and gaining confidence needed to attend college and find employment. We also have a ton of fun socializing and making new friends! With the…
Read MoreWe have Plenty to be Thankful for!
2020/2021 has been a trying time for many as we learn to navigate the new normal of a COVID landscape, but we still have much to be thankful for! To start GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta is still here offering FREE programming to to our families of all ages and we would love to see you…
Read MoreRoswell 2021 Youth Day Parade
In recognition and support for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, for the second year in a row, participated in the Roswell Youth Day Parade, with the theme Stronger Together. That theme fell right into our GiGi’s wheelhouse. GiGi’s Playhouse has been promoting the stronger theme and a message of acceptance for all since…
Read MoreGiGi’s GA Dolls
This past weekend, we had the honor of hosting our 4th Fundraising Photoshoot with Paperdolls Photography. Stephanie Mullowney graciously travels from Nashville, TN to serve our families and make them look fabulous! GiGi’s Playhouse in Roswell receives 10% of her profits to go back into our purposeful programs and events. GiGi’s families hold a special…
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