{"id":141968,"date":"2025-03-04T13:39:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T18:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/?p=141968"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:19:35","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-abbey-keller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/2025\/03\/04\/volunteer-spotlight-abbey-keller\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Abbey Keller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing volunteers who bring passion, dedication, and love to our community. This month, we are excited to spotlight <strong>Abbey Keller<\/strong>, a wonderful volunteer making a meaningful impact at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Canton!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/Abbey-Volunteer-spotlight-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141975\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/Abbey-Volunteer-spotlight-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/Abbey-Volunteer-spotlight-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/Abbey-Volunteer-spotlight-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/Abbey-Volunteer-spotlight-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/Abbey-Volunteer-spotlight-3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/20240928_112339-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141976\" style=\"width:517px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/20240928_112339-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/20240928_112339-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/20240928_112339-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/20240928_112339-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/files\/2025\/03\/20240928_112339-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abbey is currently a senior at Kent State University, studying <strong>Exercise Science with a Physical Therapy focus<\/strong>. After graduation, she plans to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and hopes to work at Akron Children\u2019s Hospital as a physical therapist. Her passion for helping others, especially children, shines through in everything she does!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abbey first learned about <strong>GiGi\u2019s Playhouse<\/strong> through a family friend who frequently shared their experiences as a volunteer. Inspired by our mission and the opportunity to work with children, Abbey jumped right in, eager to make a difference in the lives of others. She now serves as the <strong>GiGi Fit Infant and Toddler program leader<\/strong>, helping our youngest participants build strength, confidence, and coordination while having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked about her favorite experience at GiGi\u2019s, Abbey shared that she loves watching the kids progress and accomplish new goals. Seeing their growth and achievements makes her feel complete and reinforces why she loves being a part of the GiGi\u2019s Playhouse family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond her volunteer work and studies, Abbey is a family-oriented person who cherishes quality time with her loved ones. She enjoys babysitting as a hobby and adores her two dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some fun facts about Abbey:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Favorite food:<\/strong> Chicken <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite color:<\/strong> Blue <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite season:<\/strong> Summer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite activity:<\/strong> Anything involving family time <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorite restaurants:<\/strong> Chick-fil-A &amp; any Mexican restaurant <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abbey\u2019s kindness, passion, and commitment to our Playhouse community do not go unnoticed. We are so thankful for her dedication to our mission and the joy she brings to every session. Thank you, Abbey, for being an incredible volunteer and making such a positive impact at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re inspired by Abbey\u2019s story and want to get involved, we\u2019d love to welcome you to our volunteer family! <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net\/4719651?lid=a4z2J000001VWyxQAG&amp;tfa_2793=Canton&amp;pid=a0q50000006mlP5AAI&amp;tfa_2912=\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net\/4719651?lid=a4z2J000001VWyxQAG&amp;tfa_2793=Canton&amp;pid=a0q50000006mlP5AAI&amp;tfa_2912=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to get involved<\/a>\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing volunteers who bring passion, dedication, and love to our community. This month, we are excited to spotlight Abbey Keller, a wonderful volunteer making a meaningful impact at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Canton! 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