A sister’s love
"Your brother has leukemia." These are words no parent ever wants to say to their daughter and no words a sister ever wants to hear. Samantha Taus Talbot has lived that nightmare, twice. Her story about Joshua is here: "On August 23rd, 2001, my life changed forever when my youngest brother,...
Just another day for GiGi…
Posted by GiGi's Playhouse Founder and GiGi's Mom, Nancy Gianni: You know how sometimes life gets so busy that you have to look back at your pictures just to remember it all?? That is when I think about my GiGi - the little girl I dragged with me all along...
on the ice
Dear Friends, What’s a little kid sliding around on the ice got to do with disability? Or GiGi’s Playhouse? For once I won’t apologize for how the weather stations here in Connecticut exaggerate forecasts. After all, I lived in Centerville, South Dakota for 5 years. Compared to that, our local...
Inspiration from the Grandparent Connection
We are humbled to share a blog post called "Muscle and Momentum" from Richard Reilly - known as "Poppy" to his grandson Louis - and appreciated as both a generous friend and trusted adviser to GiGi's Playhouse. Richard's eloquence and passion are truly incredible, and we are excited to begin...
Musical Hands Supporting GiGi’s Playhouse
Musical Hands Supporting GiGi’s Playhouse: Musician to record CD benefiting Individuals with Down syndrome Hoffman Estates, IL, December 14, 2015 – Pianist Ryan Shookman decided to create a holiday album that represented his family and benefited individuals with Down syndrome. He learned to play the piano with the help of...
GiGi’s Playhouse Impact Sponsors
YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT! GiGi's Playhouse serves children and adults with Down syndrome as well as families, communities, businesses and more - all over the US and in Mexico. GiGi’s Playhouse provides dedicated places for families to unite and celebrate their child’s diagnosis, as well as benefit from FREE purposeful...
Holiday Wishes from Nancy Gianni
To Our Amazing Supporters, Vendors, Playhouses, Families and Friends: CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a year! YOU are the miracles that help our families every day! Because of YOUR support and impact, I can't help but marvel at the achievements that occurred in 2015: We opened TEN playhouses bringing our total to 27!...
Impacts and Achievements because of YOU
Jane continues to grow her reading, speech and language skills through GiGi's Signature Literacy Tutoring Program and the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program. New words, new friendships, and new achievements! Three cheers for Jane and three cheers for Sarah and all of her hard work as the new...
GiGi’s Playhouse in the news across the country!
Please explore the links below from 2013-2015 coverage of GiGi's Playhouse in televised and print media: GiGi's Playhouse on NBC Nightly News GiGi's Playhouse grand opening in Fargo, ND GiGi's Playhouse grand opening in Westchester County GiGi's Playhouse grand opening in Westchester Country (yes - coverage on TWO TV stations!)...
Global Acceptance Hits The Road!!!
GiGi's Playhouse is THRILLED to announce that Nationwide Rail Services has donated a brand new tractor trailer that has been custom branded with images of GiGi's participants as well as messaging about belief and acceptance. The tractor and trailer will travel to various events for GiGi's Playhouse as well as...
Therapeutic Program Excellence Committees and Purposeful Impacts at home!!!
GiGi’s Playhouse guides and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families through life’s milestones and celebrations. We do this through purposeful and progressive programs from birth through adulthood. As part of GiGi’s Playhouse longtime commitment to our families, we’ve embarked on revisions and expansions of our therapeutic programming. Our...
Chicago Booth School to Help GiGi’s Playhouse
GiGi’s Playhouse has officially been chosen by the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business for two separate projects! The first initiative is a 10-week consulting project as part of their Social Enterprise Initiative. This project is part of a project within the MBA program called the Social Enterprise Lab...
