Why GiGi’s – Tim’s Story

A native of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, Timothy earned his BS in Sport Administration and MEd in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina.  He and his wife Jenny became involved with the Down syndrome community when their oldest child Jordan was born 22 years ago.  The Hall family participated in their first Buddy Walk in 2004.  He then became a Support Parent through Family Connection of South Carolina.  He assisted in bringing the first Buddy Walk to the CSRA in 2008, and has been involved in the planning, promotion, and operation of Buddy Walks since then.  He has served on the board of the Upside of Downs of Aiken since 2011.   He has spoken to various groups about Down syndrome and the Buddy Walk.  He served on the planning committee for the SC Down Syndrome Conference from 2014-2016 and presented “Be Rational and Let Your Child be Independent” at the 2015 SC Down Syndrome Conference.
Professionally, Timothy is the Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations – Compliance at the University of South Carolina Aiken.  In addition to his compliance duties during his time at USC Aiken he has been involved with game management for regular season and post season events, various fund-raising events, the planning and operation of the Third Leg of the Aiken Triple Crown, the planning and operation of various internal and external events held at the USC Aiken Convocation Center and teaching a first-year seminar course.