{"id":141828,"date":"2025-01-21T14:04:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T19:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/?p=141828"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T23:46:45","slug":"move-for-acceptance-at-our-annual-5k-the-gigifit-acceptance-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/uncategorized\/move-for-acceptance-at-our-annual-5k-the-gigifit-acceptance-challenge","title":{"rendered":"MOVE for Acceptance at our annual 5K, the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark your calendars and get ready to move for acceptance! GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Atlanta is thrilled to announce our upcoming <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-and-5k\">GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge<\/a><\/strong> event, happening on <strong>Saturday, March 29<\/strong> at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/f3yztpCMqbc9M8cL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grant Park<\/a><\/strong>. This exciting day will be filled with energy, community spirit, and a shared goal of fostering acceptance and inclusion for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 &#8220;We can and will accept you as you are!&#8221; How can we do this? With over 60 physical Playhouses and the globally reaching Virtual Playhouse, we can use this challenge to build awareness of the incredible abilities of our loved ones with Down syndrome! How many participants can we get in Atlanta?! That is all up to YOU!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Dash-run.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Dash-run.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Dash-run.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Dash-run-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Dashers take off for the finish line!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Participate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a Team<\/strong>: Sign up on our <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-and-5k\">event page<\/a> and become a team leader. Gather your group and set your fundraising goal.<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-fl-topbar-bg-color\"> <strong>(Sign up by March 1 to snag your custom yard sign!)<\/strong><\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join a Team<\/strong>: Support a friend\u2019s team or join one already in progress. Every participant makes a difference!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spread the Word<\/strong>: Share your team\u2019s mission with friends, family, and your social networks. Let\u2019s make this our biggest event yet!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fun and inclusive fitness challenge designed for all ages and abilities. Choose the 5K, 1 Mile, or Dash!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendor booths by inclusive business including RISE coffee &amp; tea and Candidly Kind! Visit the Atlanta Track Club tent to learn about their Runner 321 initiative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free face painting!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to connect with the GiGi\u2019s Playhouse community and make lasting memories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medals for the 1st Place 5K Male &amp; Female finishers overall and in each age group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ribbons for all dashers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T-shirt for each participant with &#8220;Worthy of It All&#8221; design created by Grace Key of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.candidlykind.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candidly Kind<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundraising prizes and recognition for top-performing teams and participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Jacksons-Journey.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Jacksons-Journey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Jacksons-Journey.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Jacksons-Journey-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 AND 2024&#8217;s largest team: Jackson&#8217;s Journey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Support Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge goes beyond fitness; it\u2019s about breaking barriers, building connections, and creating a world that celebrates acceptance for all. Every dollar raised directly supports GiGi\u2019s Playhouse programs, empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families to achieve their greatest potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save the Date<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, March 29, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/f3yztpCMqbc9M8cL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grant Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who<\/strong>: You, your team, and the entire community!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s come together to move for acceptance and make a lasting impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-and-5k\">SIGN UP TODAY!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\u2019t wait to see you there! Let\u2019s move, celebrate, and champion acceptance for all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Norwood-resized.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Norwood-resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Norwood-resized.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/files\/2025\/01\/ATL-Norwood-resized-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars and get ready to move for acceptance! GiGi\u2019s 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&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1619,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1619"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141828"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141828\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/atlanta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}