Get to know Cameron!

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Hi everyone! I am grateful beyond words to be sharing this blog post with you all. I feel truly fortunate to be able to transfer what knowledge I have gained through my education and past experiences, along with all the new knowledge I will gain in my future from the Playhouse & all of your…

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Best of All: Olivia’s First Steps

Young girl with Down syndrome clapping and smiling

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, every achievement, no matter how big or small, is celebrated with joy and pride; this is what we call Best of All. Today, we’re shining a light on a little superstar whose hard work and determination have inspired us all recently – Olivia! Olivia started attending Occupational Therapy (OT) sessions with…

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Meet Paige: A Dedicated Volunteer and GenG Youth Board Member

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we are privileged to have an incredible team of volunteers who bring enthusiasm, dedication, and compassion to everything they do. Today, we want to shine the spotlight on one remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of service and inclusion: Paige. Paige is more than just a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton;…

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Embracing Triumph: JJ’s Journey at GiGi’s Playhouse

In the vibrant tapestry of GiGi’s Playhouse, each moment we share with our participants is a celebration of uniqueness, resilience, and growth. Every individual brings their own story, their own challenges, and their own victories. Today, we shine a spotlight on JJ, a brand new participant who comes to us with a bright soul and…

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Current Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome to GiGi’s Playhouse Canton! We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe in the potential of every individual with Down syndrome, and our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our mission to change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development…

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Not Goodbye but See You Later

Dear Families and Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I share some news with you. Due to unexpected developments in my husband’s job, we find ourselves relocating back to Oklahoma City. While this brings about new opportunities for our family, it also means that I must resign from my role as Program and Volunteer…

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Best of All: Speech Students

Our Amina Grace Speech and Language pairs have been working hard and making such great progress this fall session, we had to celebrate each of them because our volunteers and staff are so proud! We have officially had the Amina Grace Speech and Language program for one full year, and it has been a great…

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Come Golf with Us!

Hello and welcome to another GiGi’s Playhouse Youth Board Canton blog post! There are so many new events upcoming, but for this post we are highlighting a favorite of many, the Putts and Pints for a Purpose event! As many of you know, the Putts and Pints event is another great way to help support…

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Best of All: Zoey E. and Zoë H.

In August, Zoey E. got to meet a new friend named Zoë H. at Leaps & Bounds! They worked on building up from parallel play to interacting with each other and the other kids in the group. Zoey E. is three years old, and it is around this time when a child starts to interact with…

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