Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome awareness month’
Dreams & 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 MoreOur World Turned Right-Side Up
I did not realize our lives were being lived upside down until shortly after my daughter McKenna arrived in 2004. Seven weeks premature, McKenna was a shock to our collective ‘systems’ the day she arrived; unexpected would be a HUGE understatement. For the first couple of months our lives were chaos: a lengthy NNICU (Neo-Natal…
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 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 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 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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