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Big News and Happy Hearts

JOIN US on Saturday, February 26, for the return of the GiGi’s Playhouse “i have a voice” gala.   Celebrity guest appearances, stellar entertainment and one-of-a-kind auction opportunities make this THE can’t miss gala of the Season.  Tickets are limited, but the fun, inspiration and party are infinite!VIP seating with table service, passes to VIP reception and ringside seats with special gifts for your…

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Another GiGi’s Miracle

A Holiday Message from Nancy and GiGi As GiGi and I finished our last road trip for 2021 I hit the Home button on my GPS and it said 3 hr 21 min! What? 321; the Down syndrome numbers! I was instantly filled with gratitude and awe. I knew it was God talking to me again,…

Because of you … 2021 was amazing!

Dear Friends, Thank you. Because of you, GiGi’s Playhouse has triumphed over the unthinkable. Because of you, we’re now reaching new parts of the world. Because of you, we’re now helping previously unserved communities. Because of you, we never let our families down, despite the tumult of 2020 and 2021. Because of you, GiGi’s Playhouse…

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Changing the World is in the Palm of Your Hand

We’re in the second week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and activities and celebrations are taking place coast to coast. Here at GiGi’s Playhouse, we’re asking everyone for one simple action this month: Take the “I Accept You” pledge! Will you join us?  Everyone who takes the pledge becomes a part of #GenerationG, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better…

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GiGi sings the National Anthem at the Chicago White Sox game

Website           Volunteer         Support Hello to all my amazing friends! After years of practice, therapy, rejections, and cancellations, GiGi finally sang the national anthem at the Chicago White Sox game this week! She wowed the enthusiastic crowd, showing just how much people with Down syndrome can achieve. Even though we…

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Helping Others Learn Acceptance in their Community!

Website           Volunteer.         Support Learning acceptance in 24 hours! This week, we learned of a ride company’s incredibly offensive and ignorant slogan.  After multiple failed requests to remove the slogan, our Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni, took to social media and you all showed up!  In 24 hours we…

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Making dreams come true thanks to friends like you!!!

Hello All! All of our Playhouses are opening and serving families both virtually and in person! With a spike in regression, social anxiety and fear in our population, and their families, it was important to offer safe, in person programming but still continue with our virtual learning for those who need it. As we have…

June Breaking News!

This past week, Nancy and THE GiGi had the chance to sit down with Kate Snow from NBC Nightly News to talk about our recent acceptance initiative. “For the past 17 years we have been giving individuals with Down syndrome all the tools they need to be successful in the world, but the world is NOT ready for…

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June 2021 Newsletter

Please help us reach our goal of 1,000,000 people taking the pledge for global acceptance! Take the pledge and live it every day! AcceptanceChallenge.org On June 5th, every GiGi’s Playhouse across the country will be coming together to celebrate The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! Be a part of making history as 30+ different GiGi’s Playhouse locations…

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May 2021 Newsletter

To our GiGi’s Playhouse Family,   With multiple cases of our kids being abused, disrespected and attacked last week, it made me reflect back on why we started GiGi’s, and ask “are we making a difference?”   That is when I realized we have spent 17 years providing free programming to get our individuals ready…

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March 2021 Newsletter

GiGi’s Playhouse is launching the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge as part of our World Down Syndrome Day celebration! Beginning 3/21, we’re calling on people worldwide to MOVE for acceptance. Join one million of our closest friends as we work together to make the world a more accepting place for individuals of all abilities! When you join the MOVEment, don’t forget…

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Reinventing GiGi’s in a virtual world

GiGi’s Playhouse network of 60 locations and startups were hit hard with the cancellation of over 50 GiGi’s events due to COVID-19. So, in typical GiGi’s style, we are going to come back with the biggest and best acceptance event ever! Introducing GiGi’s Virtual Step to Accept Across America hosted by 60 GiGi’s Playhouses across…