Playhouse Families
Happy Down syndrome diagnosis day! Yes we said happy.
We are excited to welcome Angela (aka Emery & Levi’s mom) from GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Myers to share a bit of her heart and journey with us today. This week we celebrated Emery’s 4th anniversary of his Down syndrome diagnosis day! It may seem strange to some that we celebrate this important day but…
Read MoreWorth it! | One Moms Story of Advocacy
We are happy to invite a longtime friend of GiGi’s Playhouse to the #gigisblog today. Chis is a gift to this community and is so ready to share her experiences with us all! Pull up a chair, grab a mug of your favorite beverage and be reminded of the power we all have to bring…
Read MoreWhy Stop at a Month? | 365 Days of Awesome!
See ya later October! Down Syndrome Acceptance Month was great, we busted some myths, we shared our stories, we continued to introduce the world to a new and dynamic individual with Down syndrome and we asked the world to see & accept our friends and loved ones rocking their extra chromosome. But, is that really enough?…
Read MoreA Letter to the Teacher of My Son with Down syndrome | Guest Blogger
It’s happening, the back to school ads are hitting, some have already had their first day back. The season is in the early stages of change and we are embarking on a new school year. We are so thankful to have an amazing guest blogger today With us. GiGi’s Playhouse friends, meet Courtney from Inclusion…
Read MoreGiGi’s Impact – Long Lost Friends Find Each Other at GiGi’s
Every single day across the country (and in Mexico) amazing things are happening in the 33 GiGi’s Playhouse’s, …..Today we are sharing one story, that we promise, will make you smile and feel ALL the feels. Please welcome Lizz from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland as she shares an incredible story…. Donna walked through the…
Read MoreGiGi’s Impact | Lancaster, PA.
Starting a Playhouse is a labor of love. Just like any grass root effort, opening a Playhouse in your community requires a lot of passion, dedication and help from a lot of hands. However, on that day when your Playhouse opens for the first time, and you see hundreds of people packed into your Playhouse…
Read MoreNotes from Nancy | Why am I Surprised?
This week we are excited to hand over this space to our Chief Belief Officer & GiGi’s mom, Nancy Gianni. We think what she has to share is going to touch many of your hearts, it certainly touches ours! What an emotional, crazy week it was! It started Monday night, the 22nd, when…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Brandon
We LOVE hear how individual with Down syndrome have inspired their families and their communities. Today is Day 66 of 321 Days of Acceptance and we are excited to share Brandon! We have his sister Carly to share a bit about Brandon and how he has impacted her life on the #gigisblog today. You will…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Impact | A Parents Perspective
If you have been following along with our 321 Days of Acceptance campaign on on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram then you will recognize Jackson as Day 61. We are sharing this great #gigisblog post from our friends at GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix today and believe many families members will be able to relate. gigi’s playhouse…
Read MoreGiGi’s Impact | New Diagnoses and First Visit to GiGi’s
Today we welcome GiGi’s Playhouse mom & Site Coordinator at GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park to the #gigisblog. Welcome Beth! I am a firm believer in the saying “nothing happens by chance” and I believe that every blessing I have been given the past two years has been a result of the amazing blessing I received…
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