
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is both an in-person and virtual event taking place across the country! All GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers host their very own Acceptance Challenge, consisting of a fitness-based challenge and fun-filled activities fit for the whole family.
The challenge is simple: join the Buffalo Playhouse at Lincoln Park and partake in a 1-mile inspirational walk, field day activities, and a kids' Dash for Down Syndrome to show your commitment to the inclusion of those with Down syndrome and all unique abilities!
And you can do even more to raise awareness and funds by signing up and inviting your peers to join your team! The funds and awareness you raise will go on to help provide life-changing programs and acceptance initiatives here, at GiGi’s Playhouse. Join in and donate to be a part of the Acceptance Challenge, because every person deserves to be accepted as they are.
The event will be rain or shine from 8:30 to Noon at Lincoln Park in Buffalo/Tonawanda - just a dash away from the Playhouse!
Venue Details:
Lincoln Park
299 Decatur Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
716-877-8800
Event Details:
8:30 am Open Registration/Check In
9:00 am Opening Ceremonies
9:30 am 1-Mile Walk Starts
10:30 am Kids Dash and Field Day
11:30 am Awards, Raffle Drawings, Closing Ceremony
$21 Adult (Walk, Field Day, and T-Shirt)
$15 Children 12 and Under
Thank you to our sponsors
Hiker Sponsors





Walker Sponsors




Rambler Sponsors








All National Sponsors receive the following benefits
- Recognized as a National Sponsor on the main event webpage (3.5 million) and direct email blasts (200,000+)
- Recognition as a #GenerationG Certified organization in GiGi’s Playhouse Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
Link on all national emails pre and post event - Recognition on all media advisories/releases and promotional efforts across 55+ locations and GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform. .
Visionary Sponsor
$250,000
- Exclusive global naming rights and logo placement for 55+in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Exclusive one-year naming rights for GiGiFit Program in all GiGi’s Playhouses Nationwide
- Exclusive recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media
- First opportunity for renewal of Presenting Sponsor
Gold Medal Sponsor
$100,000
- VIP logo placement for 55+ in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- VIP recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
Silver Medal Sponsor
$50,000
- Top-level logo placement for 55+ in-person and events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature annual Gala
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 2 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Three spotlight recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
Bronze Medal Sponsor
$25,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 1 minute in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Two exclusive recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Champion Medal Sponsor
$10,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 30 seconds in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- One recognition on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Local Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
All the benefits of a Hiker Sponsorship plus:
- "Presented By" acknowledgement on all publicity
- Three total exclusive recognitions on social media
- Eight total registrations for the event
Hiker Sponsor
$2,500
All the benefits of the Walker Sponsorship plus:
- Brand/Logo recognition in thank you e-mail after the event
- One additional exclusive recognition on social media
- Two additional registrations for the event
Walker Sponsor
$1,000
All the benefits of the Rambler Sponsorship plus:
- Four registrations for the event
- One exclusive recognition on social media
Rambler Sponsor
$500
- Brand/Logo recognition on registration website
- Brand/Logo recognition on event signage
- Brand/Logo recognition on event publicity