Posts Tagged ‘babies with Down syndrome’
Ringing in the New Year full of Dreams & Goals
Looking Ahead to 2013 The Board of Directors is excited to begin reaching for the stars for 2013! Plans to makeover the Teen & Adult Area (of course they are willing to share it with the rest of us) are underway! We dream for this area of the Playhouse to be a place where people…
Read MoreDreams & Goals made into Success
2012 Dreams and Goals What a FANTASTIC year that will shortly be behind us, but looking back we can say, “GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines DID THAT!” We are very THANKFUL that each of you helped us obtain our goals and dreams for the year, without your support we would have difficulty doing so-THANK YOU! The…
Read More3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities Unique from other national fundraisers, GiGi’s Playhouse “i have a voice” Gala will offer sponsors visibility in not one city, but thirteen! This spectacular evening of celebration engages corporate and community leaders, noteworthy celebrities and an evening of heartwarming inspiration to all. As sponsor of the Gala your company will be showcased as…
Read MoreTherapeutic Play Center Idea Board
We have created a monthly “Idea Board” to be used with the new Therapeutic Play Center. Each month a different theme will be posted which will give everyone different ideas/suggestions of how they can use this amazing play area. Our main emphasis will give suggestions to enhance speech and/or communication. We are also trying…
Read More‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries in Fort Dodge!
‘one million voices’ and counting Have you seen the ‘i have a voice’ traveling galleries? Have you become a part of our ‘one million voices’ in action? You can take part now!! Go to: www.gigismillionvoices.org and let your voice be heard! For the month of December you can see the GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines ‘i…
Read MoreDown syndrome Awareness Bows & Headbands
Stop in at GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines to purchase your Down syndrome Awareness Bows & Headbands! This is a cool way to show off your support for Down syndrome! These are handcrafted, homemade with love bows and headbands by Bonnie’s Angels! You can purchase each for $6 with 50% going to GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines! For more…
Read MoreLocal Scentsy Dealer donates to GiGi’s Playhouse-DSM
Go to: www.scentsy.com/kfina click on the left hand side GiGi’s Playhouse and order a Special Olympics warmer! Katie is donating 100% of her profits from each sale to GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines. That is a donation of $15.00 each sold burner! Imagine, that will help pay for our Free Programming, it can help a child with Math, Literacy &…
Read MoreSign Language Classes in the Des Moines Area
Area libraries are offfering Free Sign language Classes in the Des Moines area! If and when you attend a session please tell them that GiGi’s Playhouse sent you! We are hoping that they will come volunteer at the Playhouse offering these sign language classes free to our families! Ankeny Library on Mondays starting June 4,…
Read MoreNew Parent Packets Available at local hospitals & clinics
After surveying families of what information they were given at the time of their child’s birth and diagnosis of Down syndrome we found that most parents were given little to no information (some received Xerox copies from the internet, others were given some web links to check out and others were given no information at…
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