See you in 2026!
Event Overview
Join us on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate ACCEPTANCE for all!
Raise awareness and funds by signing up and inviting your family, friends and coworkers to join your team! The funds and awareness you raise will help provide life-changing programs and acceptance initiatives at the Detroit Playhouse.
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 1M Walk/Run, Kids Dash & Field Day is a fun-filled signature event for the Detroit Playhouse to raise vital funds to support FREE educational, therapeutic, and career-building programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Designed for the entire family, this event has something for people of all ages and abilities. Featuring Kids Dash for Down syndrome, a 1-mile walk, music, field day actives and fun!
Join in and donate to be a part of the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge because every person deserves to be accepted as they are.
Your Support Changes Lives
“Naya is currently in thriving in kindergarten, learning tons and making friends and we owe so much of that to the programming At Gigi’s and the friends that have helped us along the way”
- Sarah Thompkins, Naya’s mom
Event Details
June 22, 2025 • 9-11am
Detroit Country Day Stadium Field
22305 W 13 Mile Rd
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
8:00am: Registration opens
9:00am: Opening Ceremony & Warm-up
9:15am: 1-mile Inspirational Walk kicks off
9:30 – 11am: Family Fun including yard games and bubbles!
10:00am: Kids Dash!
10:30am: Trophies/Awards presentation and closing
11:00am: Family Fun including yard games, bubbles & much more!
Incentives and Team Awards
Incentives for Top Detroit Teams and Sponsors
- Top Team - Party at the Playhouse – Date and theme of winner’s choice
- Themes include: Ice cream, pizza/drinks, or karaoke
- Sponsors $1K+
- Get Two (2) Tickets to LHAF
- Top 10 Teams
- Get Two (2) Tickets to LHAF
- Gift cards to BILLY Footwear
- Photoshoot session where individual will get their photo up on our buildings’ windows for 2 years!
- Top 5 Teams - Get a chance to win either...
- One (1) $200 Amazon Gift Card
- Four (4) $100 Amazon Gift Card
Team Awards – Individuals get window picture for 2 years!
- Impact Award – presented to the team with the most members in attendance
- Top Fundraising Team – presented to the team with the most money raised
- Spirit Award – presented to the team with the most energy and creativity
- Extra Mile Award – presented to the team who goes above and beyond in fundraising, effort and team spirit
Will You Move For Acceptance?!?
Move for Acceptance Today
National Sponsorship Opportunities
All National Sponsors receive the following benefits
- Recognition as a National Sponsor on GiGi’s 5K main webpage (3.5M reach)
- Visibility in national email campaigns (200,000+ subscribers)
- Logo + link on all GiGi’s 5K pre- and post-event national emails
- Inclusion in media advisories, press releases, and promotions across 55+ events
- Recognition as part of GiGi’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Initiatives
- Exposure to 15,000+ event participants and 25M+ social media impressions
PRESENTING SPONSOR — $100,000
Our highest and most visible partnership level.
Brand Visibility
- Exclusive naming rights for the national GiGi’s 5K campaign across 55+ events
- Premier logo placement on all event t-shirts (15,000+ shirts)
- Top-tier logo placement on all GiGi’s 5k national webpages (3.5M annual reach)
- Top Placement on GiGi’s National Corporate Partners webpage
- Dedicated national social media announcement + campaign-long mentions
- Featured in full year GiGi’s National Newsletters (200,000+ subscribers)
- Press release inclusion as Presenting Sponsor in all national media advisories
Engagement + DEI Partnership
- Opportunity to co-create a CSR w/ GiGi’s Plan
- Invitation for your team to participate in national volunteer opportunities
- Recognition as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Additional Benefits
- Full-page premium ad placement in the #GenerationG Magazine
- Guest appearance opportunity on GiGi’s, A Little Something Extra Podcast
PLATINUM SPONSOR — $75,000
Brand Visibility
VIP logo placement at all 55+ GiGi’s 5K events + all event shirts
- Logo placement on GiGi’s 5K websites and marketing collateral
- Inclusion on National Corporate Partners webpage
- National social media recognition
- Inclusion in national newsletter sponsor listings
Engagement + DEI Partnership
- Eligible for a customized CSR w/ GiGi’s Plan
- Invitation for your team to participate in national volunteer opportunities
- Recognition as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Additional Benefits
- Premium ad placement in the #GenerationG Magazine
GOLD SPONSOR — $50,000
Brand Visibility
Logo placement at all 55+ GiGi’s 5K events and all event shirts
- Logo featured on GiGi’s 5K national website pages
- Listed on National Corporate Partners webpage
- Mention in national social media sponsor roundup
- Mention in national newsletter sponsor section
Engagement + DEI Partnership
- Recognition as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
- Invitation for your team to participate in national volunteer opportunities
Additional Benefits
- Half-page placement in #GenerationG Magazine
SILVER SPONSOR — $25,000
Brand Visibility
- Logo placement on GiGi’s 5K website and event materials
- Logo included on event t-shirts across 55+ Playhouses
- Listed on the National Corporate Partners webpage
- Social media sponsor acknowledgement post
Engagement + DEI Partnership
- Recognition as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
- Invitation for your team to participate in national volunteer opportunities
Additional Benefits
- Quarter-page ad in #GenerationG Magazine
Local Sponsorship Opportunities
Champion Medal Sponsor - $10,000
- Inclusion of promotion video (supplied by sponsor, up to 30 seconds) on our website and social media
- Logo on Event Signage
- Custom sign (banner) designed and displayed at sponsored location
- One exclusive recognition on GiGi’s National social media
- Listing in Press Releases
- Logo Inclusion in local Media Print Advertisements
- Logo included in day-of local event
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
Racer Sponsor - $5,000
- Custom Sign (Banner) designed and displayed at sponsored location
- Logo on Event Signage
- Logo Inclusion in local Media Print Advertisements
- Listing in Press Releases
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, etc.)
- Logo included in 5 Social Media
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
Sprinter Sponsor - $2,500
- Custom Yard Sign designed and displayed at sponsored location
- Logo Inclusion in local Media Print Advertisements
- Listing in Press Releases
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, etc.)
- Logo included in 5 Social Media
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
Jogger Sponsor - $1,000
- Logo Inclusion in local Media Print Advertisements
- Listing in Press Releases
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, etc.)
- Logo included in 5 Social Media
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
Walker Sponsor - $500
- Name Inclusion in Media Print Advertisements
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, etc.)
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
