Inspirational Stories
Student Spotlight!
Meet Ruby! Ruby is currently in 6th grade and has attended Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School in Brookhaven for the past two years. After attending virtually last year, she has enjoyed being back at school with her teachers and friends. You may know her from our dance classes and (pre-Covid) Summer Camp! Ruby…
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 MoreWhen you look at your kids, what do you see? A Dad’s Perspective.
Love? Yourself? A disability? I am aware that I do not see my boys as the world may see them. For my oldest, the world may see a boy with Down Syndrome while I see Max. I’m lucky to be his Dad, and I have the privilege to experience life through his eyes. We enjoy…
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…
Read MoreGrace Key, Candidly Kind
My friend, Grace Key, business women, influencer, student and so much more, was gracious enough to share her story at our 10th Anniversary ‘i have a Voice’ Gala this past Friday. I had never heard her in a speakers role before and was unsure as what to expect… she surpassed all expectations. Her speech exemplified…
Read MoreCan you Dance?
We are very fortunate to have volunteers that are willing to share their love of DANCE. Dance is a great form of exercise, while learning how to move as a team, improve your strength and coordination, and have lots of fun! Tequila Wilkes is one of those volunteers. Tequila has been a key volunteer as…
Read MoreGiGi’s Spotlight– Jolee
Jolee is a 9 year old who loves to hula hoop! A skill made possible by GiGi’s Playhouse! Jolee began weekly PT and OT at GiGi’s Playhouse when she was 6 months old and hasn’t slowed down since. For the last 9 years, Jolee has enjoyed cooking club, dance class, handwriting class, science club, boot…
Read MoreWesley Ford has a Voice!
2021 has been quite a year for our very own Wesley Ford! We are very fortunate to have one of our EPIC members, Wesley, join The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), where he was one of the four new appointees from around the state by Governor Brian Kemp! The goal of the council’s work…
Read MoreA family’s perspective about GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge.
We love participating in the annual GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge! We’ve been doing it almost every year since my son, Charlie, was born with Down Syndrome. It’s a great way to join the rest of the community for a day of exercise and fun, but more importantly as a means of supporting and accepting all individuals…
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