The Gift of Down Syndrome

By Heather Rodriguez | May 23, 2019 |

Today we welcome back long time GiGi’s Playhouse friend and advocate, Richard Riley.  Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and enjoy some encouragement.   Dear Friends in the greater Down syndrome community, You’re probably already thinking that this guy is completely nuts.  How can Down syndrome be a gift?  Let me confound you further:…

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Heroes BELIEVE: Kristen and Katelynn!

By Jennifer Paganessi | August 13, 2015 |

There are heroes among us every day. Children, adults, parents, siblings, volunteers, donors, and more. Here is one of their stories from the 2016 GiGi’s Playhouse Calendar shoot: I believe that heroes don’t always have capes or shiny armors; heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with. I…

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