Volunteer Spotlight: Kailyn

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, our volunteers bring creativity, passion, and joy to every program—and today we are excited to celebrate Kailyn Butt!  Kailyn is full of energy and enthusiasm. She loves crafting, dancing, and trying new things, and she shares her life with her fiancé, Ayden, and their dog, Zoro.  Her favorites give a peek into her…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Allie

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do, and today we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on someone who helps work behind the scenes to raise funds and awareness for GiGi’s Playhouse…Allie Shrake! Allie brings an incredible passion and dedication to our Playhouse community. She has spent 12 years…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Deann

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, our volunteers bring heart, energy, and dedication to everything they do—and today, we are thrilled to celebrate Deann Moore!  Deann is a retired nurse with 40 years of experience, and even in retirement, she keeps busy working a few hours a week at Chico’s, enjoying a totally different pace of life. She and her husband, Jeff, love…

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A Family Affair: The Braham Family’s Heart for GiGi’s Playhouse

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we often say that community is what makes our mission come alive, but every so often, a family comes along that embodies that truth in the most beautiful way. The Braham family is one of those families. Through volunteering, participation, and genuine care for others, Ashley, Michael, and Sean each play…

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Meet Our Spring Interns!

This spring, GiGi’s Playhouse Canton is excited to welcome three interns whose shared passion for pediatric care, occupational therapy, and inclusive community support will enrich programs across the Playhouse. Though each is at a different stage in their professional journey, Maria, Tori, and Jaeden are united by a commitment to learning, collaboration, and empowering individuals…

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Spotlight on Sharon: A Heart for Service at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we are incredibly grateful for volunteers who bring heart, passion, and dedication to every moment. Today, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Sharon Blackstock, someone whose kindness and commitment light up our Playhouse each week. Sharon is a proud mother of four, grandmother of fourteen, and great-grandmother of one. She…

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Sheena Stropki: Mom, Educator, Volunteer & More!

As this month’s volunteer spotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight Sheena Stropki, a dedicated mom, educator, and cherished member of our GiGi’s Playhouse Canton family! Sheena is the proud mom of Paxton, whose Down syndrome diagnosis first connected their family with GiGi’s when he was just one month old. Today, Sheena is not only an active…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sherry☀️

Often times, we have engaged families who participate in Playhouse programs that want to give back in a meaningful way. Sherry first heard about GiGi’s Playhouse Canton through her sister, whose friend and daughter were involved with the Playhouse. When Sherry first came to GiGi’s, she was 5 months pregnant with her youngest child and…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Hannah

Hannah has been part of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton since our doors first opened, and in that time, she has truly become a jack of all trades! From participating in our GiGi’s Kitchen classes to supporting her love of movement in our GiGiFIT and dance programs, Hannah has done it all – she’s even participated in…

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Celebrating Our Grand Prize Win at the Hall of Fame Parade!

We’re still beaming with pride from this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade! What an incredible morning filled with smiles, cheers, and community spirit. GiGi’s Playhouse Canton was honored to participate once again, but this time we had a float in the parade for the first year ever. Not only was it our first…

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