GiGi’s Dash for Down Syndrome is this weekend!!

8th annual 5k Fun Run, 1 mile walk and the

famous Dash for Down syndrome!

On line registration ends Friday June 10th at 4:00!!
You can still register on Sunday when you get there but it will cost you $10.00 more.
Even if you cannot make it to the event please take the time to check out the stories from the teams who will be there and see how important GiGi’s Playhouse is to so many people!
It really is touching to read the stories of these incredible kids and the people who love them.
Check out the teams here!
OK, now forward this email to everyone you know so they can join and we can reach our goals!!!  Facebook and twitter too!
 
What to expect….
FUN, Music, Bouncy Houses, Bands, Food and More Fun!!!!  
Oh yeah…A HUGE CELEBRATION OF DOWN SYNDROME, a 5k fun run, 1 mile walk and the famous Dash for Down syndrome!
 
If you really want to do it right, Pinstripes will be hosting an AMAZING brunch from 10 am-2 pm with a portion of the proceeds going to the Playhouses!! 
RSVP to Pinstripes
(be sure to mention GiGi’s)
 
Where to go…. 
Arbouretum of South Barrington, the corner of 59 and 72 ( Higgins)
Sign in is at the Pinstripes parking lot.  You can’t miss us!! 
 
DATE: June 12, 2011
TIME: Open Registration 7:30 – 8:30 am
Start Time: 5k Run 8:45 – 1 Mile Walk 9:30 am
Dash for Down syndrome immediately following
LOCATION: Arboretum of South Barrington
After Party: At Pinstripes featuring bands, food and family fun!

All funds raised go towards our educational and therapeutic programs in the Chicagoland area!  Our Literacy program has been so succesful at each Playhouse that we recently piloted a Math program!  Currently, it is only at 2 of our Playhouses but we hope to bring it to all locations this fall!

That’s where you can help! 

Please run/walk beside our kids!!  Here are your options!
Click on one or all of them!!
  • START YOUR OWN TEAM!!
  • VIRTUAL RUNNER (Donate – We will miss you!!)
  • SPONSOR THE EVENT! (great advertising! 3,000 attendees)
  • VOLUNTEER!
  • Questions?  Email 5K@gigisplayhouse.org
Be sure to stay after the race for a great family
day at the Arboretum!  Pinstripes will help us get the party started with 
food, fun, bands and more!!

Thank you to our Title Sponsors!

Thank you to our
Marathon Sponsors!

 

If you have a child with Down syndrome and finances prevent you from registering your family for the 5K, please email info@gigisplayhouse.org.
We cannot change Down syndrome. But we can change the way people see it.One child, one person, one community at a time… Be a part of the change.THANK YOU and please forward to your friends to help be a part of the change!!
This email was sent to calblogedits.gigis@blogger.com by info@gigisplayhouse.org |
GiGi’s Playhouse | 1069 West Golf Road | Hoffman Estates | IL | 60169

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