June 14, 2025 | Lincoln Park
Event Overview
Join us on Saturday, June 14th for The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!
The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social MOVEment for acceptance where anyone can take part in a 5k, 1 Mile run, or Dash for Down syndrome to show their acceptance for all!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 14, 2025, to participate in The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!
Your generous donations will fund new programs and existing programs like Dance, the Amina Grace One-on-One Speech and Language Program, Literacy and Math Tutoring, Career Development Internships and more!
Your Support Changes Lives
"Time flies when you're having fun, and that's what the Playhouse is. Everyone genuinely cares about each other, and we have a great time together."
- Alyse, Conner's mom
Event Location
Lincoln Park
1730 N Stockton Dr
Chicago, IL 60614 USA
Schedule
8:00am - Registration Opens
9:00am - Start of 5K
10:00am - Group Stretch
10:15am - Dash for Down Syndrome
10:50am - 1 Mile Inspiration Walk
11:45am - Awards Ceremony
How it works
Register today and start raising money for your team to support GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! Assemble a team of your closest friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family members to come out and join us on June 14th as we celebrate acceptance FOR ALL at The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge.
**Note: T-shirts only guaranteed with registration on or before May 16, 2025 at 5pm. All registrations received after that date will not receive a t-shirt.
Frequently Asked Questions
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National Sponsorship Opportunities
All National Sponsors receive the following benefits
- Recognized as a National Sponsor on the main event webpage (3.5 million) and direct email blasts (200,000+)
- Recognition as a #GenerationG Certified organization in GiGi’s Playhouse Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
Link on all national emails pre and post event - Recognition on all media advisories/releases and promotional efforts across 55+ locations and GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
Visionary Sponsor - $250,000
- Exclusive global naming rights and logo placement for 55+in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Exclusive one-year naming rights for GiGiFit Program in all GiGi’s Playhouses Nationwide
- Exclusive recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media
- First opportunity for renewal of Presenting Sponsor
Gold Medal Sponsor - $100,000
- VIP logo placement for 55+ in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- VIP recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
Silver Medal Sponsor - $50,000
- Top-level logo placement for 55+ in-person and events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature annual Gala
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 2 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Three spotlight recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
Bronze Medal Sponsor - $25,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 1 minute in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Two exclusive recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Champion Medal Sponsor - $10,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 30 seconds in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- One recognition on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Local Sponsorships
Racer Sponsor - $5,000+
- Naming rights to a mutually agreed-upon Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge space or event, i.e. “The Chicago Cubs Finish Line” or “This post race hydration station is brought to you by Byline Bank!”
- Personal blog post authored by the sponsor posted to the GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago website and featured on all social channels/email communications
- 5-minute speaking/promotional opportunity at the event
- Sprinter Sponsor benefits
Sprinter Sponsor - $2,500+
- Sponsor’s logo/name displayed on all event participant t-shirts (if donation secured prior to the May 16th, 2025 printing deadline)
- 2-minute speaking/promotional opportunity at the event
- Pacer Sponsor benefits
Pacer Sponsor - $1,000+
- Recognition on all printed event signage (if donation secured prior to the May 28th, 2025 printing deadline)
- Special recognition in GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Annual Report
- Hero Sponsor benefits
Hero Sponsor - $500+
- Live recognition at the event
- Special feature in Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge event communications
- Fun Run Sponsor benefits
Fun Run Sponsor - $250+
- GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago social media shout-out
- Recognition in Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge event communications
- Recognition on the Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge website with click-through link
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
Local Sponsor
Pacer Sponsors
The Bates Family
Hero Sponsor
Fun Run Sponsor
