The 62nd Playhouse: GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston marks a new beginning
Unlimited. Underestimated. Unapologetic. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe in the power of potential, not just in the individuals with Down syndrome we serve but also in the communities that can bring our mission to life. The opening of GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston, our 62nd Playhouse to open, is a perfect example....
MYTH-BUSTING: Are people with Down syndrome always happier?
(“Myth-busting” is a multi-part blog series where we tackle all things Down syndrome: misconceptions, half-truths, and fabrications. We’re setting the record straight, once and for all.) We’ve all been there before. No matter how hard we try to stay positive, we have moments where our mood dips. Whether it’s a...
April 2025 Newsletter
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NEWS FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A word from the Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni Hello GiGi's Change Makers! The room was buzzing with energy. I was excited but also nervous. Then, I looked over at GiGi, sitting next to me - confident, poised, and ready. In...
GiGi’s Playhouse Kicks Off 13-City Nationwide Tour with MLB Players at Cincinnati Playhouse
GiGi’s Playhouse, in partnership with MLB player Jake Burger and the Burger Family Foundation, kicked off its 13-city nationwide tour today in Cincinnati. Burger and his Texas Rangers teammates Corey Seager and opposing Reds players Graham Ashcraft and Nick Lodolo visited GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati to promote Down syndrome awareness and...
GiGi Gianni to speak at United Nations ahead of World Down Syndrome Day
At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe Down Syndrome deserves to be celebrated on the world’s stage. On Thursday, March 20, GiGi Gianni is doing everything she can to ensure that happens. GiGi, the 22-year-old namesake and Chief Inspiration Officer of GiGi’s Playhouse, will be taking the stage at the United Nations...
World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Progress and Unleashing Unlimited Potential
Every day, people around the world demonstrate that nothing is impossible. Athletes, musicians, professionals, parents, children, and others constantly break barriers, defy expectations, and achieve remarkable feats. Individuals with Down syndrome are no different; March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) — a day that holds significant meaning for...
GiGi’s Playhouse and Harry Moon Books Launch Inclusive Book Highlighting Down Syndrome
CHICAGO, March 14, 2025 – GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is thrilled to announce the release of Harry Moon’s “GiGi’s Journey,” a new collaborative book with Harry Moon Books, the beloved children’s series. This partnership will introduce GiGi, an eighth- grade girl with Down syndrome,...
March 2025 Newsletter
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NEWS FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A word from the Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni As World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st!) approaches, I find myself reflecting on how far we've come and the global impact we're making. This year, that impact feels even bigger, as GiGi...
No Matter What, No Matter When: GiGi’s Playhouse 2025 ‘i have a voice’ Gala
No matter what, no matter when. On Saturday, February 22, GiGi’s Playhouse held its 2025 National ‘i have a voice’ Gala in Schaumburg, IL. A black-tie affair and celebratory party, the National ‘i have a voice’ Gala is the organization’s largest fundraiser, but the night was much more than a...
GiGi’s Educator Symposium: helping everyone reach their full potential
We’ve all been there before. We have an ambitious goal — at school, at work, at the gym — and as insurmountable as the goal may seem, we know we can accomplish it; we just need the right tools. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we provide those tools. We believe that individuals...
February 2025 Newsletter
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NEWS FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A word from the Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni Sometimes, it's hard for me to believe how far GiGi's Playhouse has come. What started as a crazy dream has turned into something truly remarkable - the 61 Playhouses we've...
January 2025 Newsletter
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NEWS FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A word from the Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni Hello GiGi's Change Makers! Our voice is growing STRONGER! Last month, as GiGi and I were getting ready for Christmas, I heard some exciting news: the Governor of New York...