Posts by Shannon Kerin
Play With Your Heart – Alexa’s Gala Speech
Hi my name is Alexa Donato. I am the youngest of 3 older siblings, their names are Kara, Michael, and Gianna. I started getting into sports when I was in…
Read MoreYou Are EXACTLY Where You Are Meant to Be – Gala Welcome by Alyse
We are heading into our fourth year open and it is so exciting to finally have the opportunity to host such a wonderful event to share with you who we…
Read MoreEDUCATE. Inspire. Believe.
For World Down Syndrome Day last month one of our families asked if we could share our school presentation and activity packet with her to share with her students and…
Read MoreEagle Scout Makes GiGi’s Deerfield ROCK!
Hi, I’m Andrew! Have you seen the gym at GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield? For my Eagle Scout Project we put in a climbing wall and some cool shelving and hooks for…
Read MoreGabriela’s Journey in Spanish
“En el año 18 recibí una gran sorpresa estaba embarazada nació mi hija Gabriela diagnosticada con síndrome de down fue triste pero a la vez supe que tenía que luchar…
Read MoreGiGiCon 2021
Once a year we gather together with playhouses all over the country, and Mexico, to share best practices, stories of inspiration, challenges we have faced and overcome, and to learn…
Read MoreAbout Grace
Hi y’all, my name is Grace Spath and I am a junior speech pathology and child development double major from Lake Bluff currently studying at Texas Christian University. I am…
Read MoreNew Year and New Board Members
To sustain our mission and our playhouse we look to strong leaders. Our playhouse is governed by a board of directors who manage our fundraising and events, budgeting and program…
Read MoreNational Volunteer of the Year!
Every year in November the playhouses from across the country gather together to share ideas, best practices, and trainings to ensure we are providing the latest and greatest to our…
Read MoreIntroducing Erin
My name is Erin E. Mallicoat and I’m from Northbrook, Illinois. I’m 21 years old and I have one older brother, two of the sweetest dogs in the world, and…
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