Down syndrome Awareness
GiGi’s 5k & Buddy Walk
“#TeamKianna” Kianna is a 9 yr.old female with Down syndrome. We found out she had Down syndrome about 2 months before she turned 2. She is in the 3rd grade at Oak Park in a cluster program. She enjoys reading and loves learning new things. While in the 1st grade she read a book to a…
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Team “Kelsey Girl” On August 9, 2010 at 6:00 a.m. a 7lb baby girl was laid in my arms. The nurses commented how special those numbers were. Everyone was unaware of another number that was going to become special. When I looked in her eyes I knew she had Down syndrome (Trisomy-21). Not only did…
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Team “Follow that Sam” Sam’s team is “Follow that Sam” because he is go, go, go all the time! He keeps us on our toes as our personal exercise program. Thanks to Sam’s friendly nature we have met many new friends and will continue to meet more. Down Syndrome has not slowed him down and we want…
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Team “Memories of Mia” We walk to honor the memory of 4 month old Mia, daughter of Trista & Paul Vail of Runnells. Sister to Sydney, Cam & Colt. Mia was born in November 2007 and gained her angel wings in April 2008. She was an organ donor. The picture on our team page was taken 1 week…
Read MoreParent Orientation Speaker Series: Activities & Programs Around Des Moines
Join us Tuesday May 14th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Playhouse for our monthly Parent Orientation Speaker Series. This month the topic is Activities & Programs Around Des Moines. We will have speakers from Very Special Arts, Best Buddies, Challenger League, Link Associates Leisure program, Miracle League, Special Olympics, and Courage League Sports, so…
Read MoreParent Programming Survey
Parents, Please take a few minutes to fill out the Parent Survey for Programming at GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines. Your input is very valuable to us and will help us to continue to offer quality educational as well as therapeutic and social programming. http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e7euvtb4hg3yq1nx/start
Read MoreCalling All Volunteers
Want to make a difference in the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families? Awesome! Join us at GiGi’s Playhouse- Des Moines for our volunteer training sessions. We are holding monthly day time training and quarterly night time training. Join us next on, Thursday, April 11th from 11:30 am to 1:00pm or Tuesday,…
Read MoreA Family Perspective
At the 3rd Annual GiGi’s Playhouse ‘i have a voice’ Gala in Des Moines John Anderson spoke to everyone in attendance and shared his perspective of having a son with Down syndrome. Please enjoy his speech that was video taped that evening (by an ametuer). If you have photos and videos from the Gala please…
Read More3:21 World Down Syndrome Day
Here’s what’s happening for World Down Syndrome Day! Ruby Tuesdays inUrbandale is hosting a Give Back Day! Bring the flyer in & GiGi’s will receive 20%! Social Canvas is hosting a painiting event. $10 of the $35 registration goes to GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines! Registration is open via the link below, bring…
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Yes, i will be sharing my voice at the 3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala! Enclosed is my Registration for the 3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala in Des Moines! Saturday, February 23, 2013 Marriott Downtown Des Moines 6pm _____ # of seats at $85.00 per seat ____________ _____ # of…
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