Posts Tagged ‘volunteering’
My Journey to GiGi’s Playhouse
Serving others has always been a passion of mine. I think that’s how I ended up in the field of Early Childhood Special Education, and most recently, GiGi’s Playhouse. I remember vividly riding my bike at age 10 to a non-profit in my small town that supported childhood cancer. I would tirelessly make copies and…
Read MoreWhat Has 2023 Meant to Us?
The GiGi’s vision has always been to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and community. We are so grateful for the incredible relationships we have built in our community this year. Through the support of a strong and inclusive environment, challenges can be transformed into…
Read MoreThiago the Leader!
The benefits we have received from GiGi´s Playhouse Deerfield are invaluable. I still remember the first time we arrived at the house. We felt really welcomed, that made us feel really embraced and surrounded by amazing people since day one. Thiago was 6 months old when we were invited to the LMNOP class by his…
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 the exercise balls and medicine balls in the gym. I had a blast working with fellow scouts, good friends, my dad and my coach Dr.…
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 a SLP intern at GiGi’s Deerfield for the summer (and hopefully the summers to come) and have been running our Tot Talks program which is…
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