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A Drive for Volunteering

To her customers, Shelly Perez-Dickson is the face of UPS. But to the kids at GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Des Moines, Iowa, she is a beloved teacher and a close friend.

For several years, Shelly has volunteered at GiGi’s mentoring children with Down syndrome and fostering life-defining relationships. And her volunteerism has not gone unnoticed, as UPS encourages Shelly’s efforts towards working to make a positive impact.

“[UPS] has allowed me to be able to help other people. And they celebrate that.”

To reward Shelly’s devotion and selfless commitment, UPS surprised the kids of GiGi’s Playhouse with a tiny truck to assist in their development and add a little more fun to the teaching process for years to come.

“I knew we would be able to use [the tiny truck] here at the playhouse,” explains GiGi’s Program Director Jessica Lane. “Not just for fun, but a purpose behind the play.”

Pictures and words from https://wishesdelivered.ups.com/big-wishes-tiny-trucks/

Check out the UPS Wishes Delivered campaign “Big Wishes, Tiny Trucks” where you will be able to see some familiar faces! Click the link to watch https://wishesdelivered.ups.com/big-wishes-tiny-trucks/.

Thank you Shelly, UPS and everyone that helped make this a special day for GiGi’s Playhouse and our wonderful families!