Acceptance Challenge

See you in 2026!

Thank you

THANK YOU for celebrating acceptance with us. We are so grateful to everyone who braved the chilly weather to join us for our 2025 Dash for Down Syndrome! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every runner, walker, donor, sponsor, volunteer, and cheerleader who made this event so special. On this day, YOU helped bring our mission to life through every step, smile, and high five.

Thank you again to our generous sponsors whose support fuels our free, purposeful programs at GiGi's Playhouse Canton.

To our amazing families and friends who hit the ground running (literally) by channeling your support for your loved one and for our Playhouse, we love you and are so proud of all the spirit and strength that you brought this year! This isn't just GiGi's Playhouse, this is YOUR Playhouse.

We can’t wait to see everyone back next year!

Our Mission

We challenge you to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE

Your Support Changes Lives

"Time flies when you're having fun, and that's what the Playhouse is. Everyone genuinely cares about each other, and we have a great time together."

- Alyse, Conner's mom

National Sponsorship

Local Sponsorship

National Sponsorship

National Sponsorship Opportunities

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 Sponsorship

Local Sponsorship Opportunities

Racer Sponsor - $5,000

Exclusive "Presented by [Sponsor Name]" branding for the event (e.g., Dash for Down Syndrome: Presented by [Your Company])
Eight registrations for the event
Four guests invited to a private party with The Cleveland Keys (date to be determined by GiGi’s Playhouse)
Opportunity to set up an informational table and engage with event participants
Opportunity to speak during the opening ceremony for the event
Custom banner designed and displayed at start/finish line
Logo prominently displayed on event t-shirts
Information included in the race packet
Recognition in three tagged social media posts related to the event, including an exclusive spotlight feature
Prominent logo placement on event website and event signage

Sprinter Sponsor - $2,500