Posts by dmauthor
Happy Birthday to our Superman!
I was introduced to GiGi’s Playhouse by chance almost 2 years ago when I heard Megan speak at a chamber lunch. I knew immediately that it was a place that I wanted to be a part of. I was greeted with open arms by all and felt like I was being welcomed into a family.…
Read MoreThe Miss Amazing Pageant
One of our parents contacted us about “The Miss Amazing Pageant”. her daughter is already registered and she wanted to share the information with eveyone! Contact Maddie Lorenzen, who is helping coordinate The Miss Amazing Pageant for our area (Council Bluffs, IA). Follow this link for more information and registration: www.missamazingpageant.com The Miss Amazing…
Read MoreThankful for GiGi’s
Hello GiGi’s friends and families! My name is Jessica, and I am proud to introduce myself as the new Site Coordinator for GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines. I started in September, and I already feel like I’m part of the GiGi’s family! At the Therapeutic Play Center Celebration GiGi literally welcomed me with open arms. I was…
Read MoreLadies Night Out Vendor Fair
Ladies Night Out Vendor Fair! November 17, 2012 5-9 pm Need some help with holiday shopping, & want to help out an organization at the same time? – Come enjoy some stress free holiday shopping at GiGi’s Playhouse- Des Moines!! – Bring your friends & have fun purchasing gifts, laughing & talking with other Moms!…
Read MoreHealth Professional Profile: Advocate for Down’s awareness; Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi’s Playhouse
On October 24 the Des Moines Register ran a story about GiGi’s Playhouse and the ‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries! Health Professional Profile: Advocate for Down’s awareness Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi’s Playhouse Daniell Bargstadt had sought a place to gather socially and learn from fellow parents raising children with…
Read More‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries featured on ABC
GiGi’s Playhouse ‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries in the Media! Please watch this video that aired on ABC on Sunday, October 21, 2012! Then go to: gigismillionvoices.org to find out where you can see the GiGi’s Playhouse Traveling Galleries next!
Read MoreThis Little Girl is Going to Change People
I can still remember the certainty in Pastor Kevin’s voice when he looked down at our tiny infant daughter in church one Sunday morning and declared, “This little girl is going to change people.” Pastor Kevin was right! Our daughter Bella has a new pink bike with white training wheels & a personalized nameplate. She…
Read MoreOur Son, The Teacher
I think back to the day Ian was born and clearly remember so many of the details. His birth, the diagnosis by the doctor, the phone calls to family and friends. It’s often said that parents go through a mourning period after a diagnosis of Down syndrome. I remember being scared, but not sad.…
Read MoreDress Down for Down Syndrome
As part of Down syndrome awareness month GiGi’s Playhouse has rolled out a new fundraising program called Dress Down for Down Syndrome! Ask your school, work, or civic group to organize a Dress Down for Down syndrome Day to raise Awareness & funds to support the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse! We have Dress Down Kits ready to go…
Read MoreHallo-would you like to volunteer for our Halloween party?
Can you believe it’s October already? We hardly can! It’s been a great start to the month with the unveiling of our ‘i have a voice’ gallery. You know what’s coming up? HALLOWEEN! What are you dressing up as? How about your kids? We heard a popular costume is a Caterina. It’s a cross between…
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