Posts by Katrina Meyer
Because of you … 2021 was amazing!
Dear Friends, Thank you. Because of you, GiGi’s Playhouse has triumphed over the unthinkable. Because of you, we’re now reaching new parts of the world. Because of you, we’re now helping previously unserved communities. Because of you, we never let our families down, despite the tumult of 2020 and 2021. Because of you, GiGi’s Playhouse…
Read MoreHappiness and Down syndrome
Many people have the misperception that individuals with Down syndrome are always happy. I have a few thoughts about happiness and Down syndrome. First, if you think this, then you’ve probably never interacted with a hormonal teenager with Down syndrome. Jade, like most people, experiences a broad range of emotions, including anger, sadness, annoyance, disappointment,…
Read MoreChanging the World is in the Palm of Your Hand
We’re in the second week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and activities and celebrations are taking place coast to coast. Here at GiGi’s Playhouse, we’re asking everyone for one simple action this month: Take the “I Accept You” pledge! Will you join us? Everyone who takes the pledge becomes a part of #GenerationG, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better…
Read MoreGiGi sings the National Anthem at the Chicago White Sox game
Website Volunteer Support Hello to all my amazing friends! After years of practice, therapy, rejections, and cancellations, GiGi finally sang the national anthem at the Chicago White Sox game this week! She wowed the enthusiastic crowd, showing just how much people with Down syndrome can achieve. Even though we…
Read MoreHelping Others Learn Acceptance in their Community!
Website Volunteer. Support Learning acceptance in 24 hours! This week, we learned of a ride company’s incredibly offensive and ignorant slogan. After multiple failed requests to remove the slogan, our Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni, took to social media and you all showed up! In 24 hours we…
Read MoreMaking dreams come true thanks to friends like you!!!
Hello All! All of our Playhouses are opening and serving families both virtually and in person! With a spike in regression, social anxiety and fear in our population, and their families, it was important to offer safe, in person programming but still continue with our virtual learning for those who need it. As we have…
Read MoreJune Breaking News!
This past week, Nancy and THE GiGi had the chance to sit down with Kate Snow from NBC Nightly News to talk about our recent acceptance initiative. “For the past 17 years we have been giving individuals with Down syndrome all the tools they need to be successful in the world, but the world is NOT ready for…
Read MoreJune 2021 Newsletter
Please help us reach our goal of 1,000,000 people taking the pledge for global acceptance! Take the pledge and live it every day! AcceptanceChallenge.org On June 5th, every GiGi’s Playhouse across the country will be coming together to celebrate The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! Be a part of making history as 30+ different GiGi’s Playhouse locations…
Read MoreMarch 2021 Newsletter
GiGi’s Playhouse is launching the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge as part of our World Down Syndrome Day celebration! Beginning 3/21, we’re calling on people worldwide to MOVE for acceptance. Join one million of our closest friends as we work together to make the world a more accepting place for individuals of all abilities! When you join the MOVEment, don’t forget…
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