{"id":142027,"date":"2025-03-31T20:49:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cincinnati\/?p=142027"},"modified":"2025-03-31T20:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:50:22","slug":"cincinnati-reds-and-texas-rangers-visit-gigis-playhouse-cincinnati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cincinnati\/2025\/03\/31\/cincinnati-reds-and-texas-rangers-visit-gigis-playhouse-cincinnati\/","title":{"rendered":"Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers Visit GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today was an unforgettable day at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cincinnati as we had the honor of launching a 13-city nationwide tour in partnership with Major League Baseball player Jake Burger and the Burger Family Foundation. This incredible initiative brings MLB players to GiGi\u2019s Playhouse locations in cities where they are playing, helping to raise awareness and promote acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were thrilled to welcome Jake Burger, his Texas Rangers teammate Corey Seager, and Cincinnati Reds players Graham Ashcraft and Nick Lodolo to our Playhouse. During their visit, they toured our space, joined in on a Language Music N\u2019 Our Peeps (LMNOP) program session, and took time to connect with families and participants. Led by our dedicated Program Lead Elizabeth, the LMNOP session engaged children ages 0-4 and their families in a fun-filled morning focused on language development through music and sign language. The theme of the day was the five senses, and our participants sang, danced, and laughed alongside these amazing athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jake Burger\u2019s involvement in this initiative is especially meaningful. He recently changed his jersey number to 21 in honor of his daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome. As the only active MLB player with a child with Down syndrome, Jake and his wife, Ashlyn, have become passionate advocates for inclusion, using their platform to uplift the Down syndrome community. Their journey with Penelope has inspired them to create something bigger than baseball\u2014championing acceptance, celebrating abilities, and supporting families like ours in impactful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the tour continues, MLB players will visit GiGi\u2019s Playhouse locations across the country, helping to spread awareness and celebrate the incredible individuals in our community. Below is the full list of Playhouses included in the tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Cincinnati<\/strong> \u2013 March 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hoffman Estates<\/strong> \u2013 April 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Detroit<\/strong> \u2013 May 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New York City<\/strong> \u2013 May 19\u201322 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chicago<\/strong> \u2013 May 23<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tampa<\/strong> \u2013 June 1\u20135 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Minnesota<\/strong> \u2013 June 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • San Diego<\/strong> \u2013 July 3\u20136 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Orange County<\/strong> \u2013 July 7\u201310 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Phoenix<\/strong> \u2013 August 1\u20133<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sacramento<\/strong> \u2013 August 28\u201330 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Houston<\/strong> \u2013 September 15\u201317 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cleveland<\/strong> \u2013 September 26\u201328 (Exact Date TBD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    We are incredibly grateful to Jake Burger, his fellow MLB players, and the Burger Family Foundation for choosing GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cincinnati as the starting point for this meaningful journey. This visit has left a lasting impact on our community, and we can\u2019t wait to see the joy and awareness this tour will bring to Playhouses nationwide. Stay tuned for more updates as the tour continues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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