Ringing in the New Year full of Dreams & Goals

Down syndrome Awareness

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…

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Dreams & Goals made into Success

Down syndrome Awareness Center

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…

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Our World Turned Right-Side Up

Down syndrome Awareness

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…

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3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala

Down syndrome Awareness 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…

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‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries in Fort Dodge!

Down syndrome I have a voice

‘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: gigismillionvoices.org and let your voice be heard! For the month of December you can see the GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines ‘i…

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Happy Birthday to our Superman!

Down syndrome Awareness Center

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.…

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The Miss Amazing Pageant

Down syndrome Awareness Center

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…

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Thankful 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…

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Health Professional Profile: Advocate for Down’s awareness; Bargstadt has stake as mom, president of GiGi’s Playhouse

GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines

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…

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“i have a voice” Traveling Gallery Unveiling!

We are so excited at GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines! The unveiling of our “i have a voice” Traveling Gallery is 8am this Friday, the 28th at Jordan Creek Mall in the lower level by Younkers. What is it you say? It’s a gallery. It’s a movement. It’s a campaign designed to increase cultural awareness and…

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