Media Links
For general media inquiries about GiGi’s Playhouse, invitations for appearances by GiGi and Nancy, and for information on how brands can connect with families nationwide: please contact media@gigisplayhouse.org and someone will respond within one business day.
Natalie Bomke from Good Day Chicago stops by to learn about GiGiFIT and how important it is for individuals with Down syndrome!
Check out GiGi's being featured on the Today show!
Check out our video
on Popsugar's Facebook page!
Watch the video to see Nancy Stinger- Gianni and this amazing honor GiGi's Playhouse. Thank you to Ford Motor Company , Steve Harvey and Kym Whitley and the crew at Steve Harvey TV for recognizing Nancy and donating to this important international organization helping children with Down syndrome and their families while fostering love and acceptance for all! #generationG #grateful #steveharvey #gigisplayhouse #inspired
GiGi's Playhouse TV Coverage
Hoffman Estates Nonprofit Wants Netflix Special Removed Over Slur -NBC Chicago
Cafe Allows Adults With Down Syndrome To Learn Career Skills, March 2017
WGN's Ana Belaval with Around Town visit GiGi's Playhouse, Jan 2017
Suburban Mom Heads First 'GiGi's Playhouse' in Hoffman Estates NBC Chicago (Feb 2017)
Good Day Chicago - Gigi and Nancy Gianni Talk with FOX News about Down Syndrome Acceptance Month (October 2016)
Windy City Live (July 2016)
Nancy Gianni Named 2016 CNN Hero - June 2016
New playhouse for individuals with Down syndrome opens - June 2016
GiGi's Playhouse Opens in the Triangle to Aid Those With Down Syndrome (RALEIGH), June 2016
GiGi’s Playhouse is coming to Tampa, June 2016
GiGi's Playhouse Expanding (Rockford), Jan 2016
GiGi's Playhouse: Down Syndrome Developmental Center opens Sunday (Fort Wayne), Jan 2016
First Down Syndrome Achievement Center Opens in North Dakota, Sept 2015
Chicago Tonight, June 2015
Comcast PSA A Place to Belong. July 2014
NBC National! Helping those with Down syndrome reach their highest potential. Dec 2013
ABC GiGi's Playhouse expands. Oct 20, 2013
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE EXPANDS, OPENS STORE - ABC Chicago
GiGi's Playhouse: The First Year - Twin Cities
GiGi's Playhouse Coming To El Paso
Special guests visit GiGi's Playhouse in Cicero
Today Show! Sept 13, 2013
GiGi's Playhouse expands services to people with Down syndrome on 10th anniversary (Oct 27)
GiGi's Playhouse Expands - Aug 2013
ABC7 - Couple with Down syndrome celebrates Valentine's Day (2013)
FOX 5 - Disney on Ice help kids feel like stars (oct 2012)
I have a voice Gallery (oct 2012)
Syracuse GiGi's Opens! (Nov 2012)
WHOTV 13 - A local program is giving some special kids a change at normal (March 2012)
CBS2 - Rob Johnson reporting on GiGi's Playhouse (2012)
Twin Cities Opening (2012)
KSTP news - Twin Cities Opening (2012)
ABC 7 news story (August 2011) GiGi's Playhouse raises awareness of Down Syndrome
ABC 7 news story (August 2008) Channel 7
ABC 7 news clip (July 2006) PDF
Radio
WGCI-FM, Chicago 107.5 FM: interview with Nancy Gianni
Voice America Radio - A Hero’s Journey: Nancy Gianni, Founder GiGi’s Playhouse (October 2016)
WBEZ - GiGi's Playhouse gives teens with Down Syndrome their moment in the spotlight
Backyard and Beyond with Lavon Eblen on KJAN in Atlantic, Iowa (5-15-13)
Newspaper/Online
GiGi's Playhouse, resource for Down syndrome, celebrates Fort Myers opening - July 2017
Gala raises $600,000 for GiGi's Playhouse - April 2017
GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day - March 2017
Mom of the Month, Chicago Parent - Dec 2017
The Carousel of Possible Dreams - Oct 2016
Senator McConchie Commnity Spotlight - October 2016
My Social Good - Gigi’s Playhouse Experiences Unprecedented Growth (October 2016)
Chicago Parent Magazine -The Local Mom Superhero (October 2016)
Daily Herald - Harvey Surprises Founder of GiGi’s Playhouse (September 2016)
Chicago Tribune - Shepard Dance Team Helps Change Down Syndrome Awareness (October 2016)
Daily Herald - GiGi's Playhouse Marks Down Syndrome Acceptance Month (October 2016)
Chicago Tribune - GiGi's Playhouse Marks Down Syndrome Acceptance Month (October 2016)
Chicago Woman - Spreads News about Gigi’s Re Grand Opening (October 2016)
Chicago Parent - Oct 17, 2016
Village of Hoffman Estates honors GiGi's Playhouse and its founder - July 2016
‘Dash’ Participants Rave About Rosemont - June 2016
GiGi's Playhouse founder Nancy Gianni named CNN Hero - June 2016
Founder of GiGi's Playhouse Named CNN Hero- June 2016
Founder of Hoffman Estates-based GiGi's Playhouse a 2016 CNN Hero - June 2016
GiGi’s Playhouse honored at Barrington Area Community Foundation Banquet - Jan 2016
Daily Herald Coverage of Hugs and Mugs Opening - Feb 2014
GiGi's Playhouse Celebrates Opening of New Achievement Center - Oct 27, 13
New GiGi's Playhouse underway; donations still needed - Oct 5, 13
GiGi's Playhouse expands services to people with Down syndrome on 10th anniversary - Aug 25, 2013
One diagnosis makes all the difference - Aug 6, 2013
GiGi's Playhouse opens in the Twin Cities (March 2013)
GiGi's Playhouse helps SSC Girl Achieve literacy, lifestyle goals (Feb 2013)
Syracuse Women (Jan 2013)
Southtown Star - Oak Forest Opening (Dec 2012)
Gallery of voices at TRMC (Dec 2012)
Quad City times - Playhouse open in Moline (Oct 2012)
New Jordan Creek Mall murals (September 2012)
Gallery at West Des Moines Mall to Tell Story of Down Syndrome in the Metro (Sept 2012)
FALCONS RISE UP TO INTRODUCE NEW PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM AT GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE (April 2012)
Twin Cities opening (2012)
Oak Forest Opening (Patch 2012)
Syracuse opening (2012)
Daily Herald - Life not the same for Hoffman Mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands (2012)
Sioux City's GiGi's Playhouse supports those with Down syndrome (2011)
(articles below are saved as PDF files)
Photo exhibition gives Down syndrome awareness a voice - Nov 09
South Barrington Park District - May 2006
The Grand Life - May 2007 (pg 24)
i have a voice gallery opening at Lutheran General Hospital, click here
Traveling Gallery PSAs
Chicagoan of the Year! Congratulations, Nancy!!
Founder of GiGi's Playhouse, Nancy Gianni, has been voted as a Chicagoan of the Year. Nancy's dedication to making the world a better place for all individuals with Down syndrome is obvious to all who know her. Her inspiration comes from her beautiful daughter GiGi and her passion has inspired many to spread positive awareness about Down syndrome in their communities. Click on the following link and scroll down to hear how Nancy channeled her passion into an unstoppable mission that has spread throughout the nation! http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-2009/Bright-Knights/Nancy-Gianni/