Down Syndrome Awareness Month

What is Down Syndrome Awareness Month?

Originally established in the 1980s, the month of October is set aside to raise understanding of Down syndrome and the amazing abilities people with the diagnosis have.

It’s the last week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, but our work is just beginning!!

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we’ve spent the month raising awareness to create a more accepting and inclusive world for all! But we need your help! Though October is coming to an end, we serve over 30,000 families nationwide all year long! Our programs are FREE to them, but not free to us. That’s why we’re asking everyone to come alongside us for the last week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month and donate $31 ($1 for every day in October) or ANY amount to help us expand our FREE programming and continue changing the world!

7 days of giving. A lifetime of impact.

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#myDSstory, stories from our community

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My brother Winston

A Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ———- Submitted by Tamara I am #7 of 10 kids. My oldest sister lived one day. The next child, Winston, was born with a severe...
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What Down Syndrome Can Teach Us Now 

by Katie Carper   When I married nearly 20 years ago, I never dreamed I’d be parenting four kids, one with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. I had no intention of managing what...
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Amazing improvements with the right supports

Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ---------- Eli has an amazing service dog by the name of Nicky II, or as Eli endearingly calls him, "Nicky noodle." Since Eli received Nicky, he's...

Campaigns to help you spread awareness during Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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#GenerationG Magazine

#GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome to send a global message of acceptance for ALL!! We created this magazine as another avenue to spread acceptance and awareness while celebrating the Down syndrome diagnosis! 

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My Extra Chromosome

My Extra Chromosome represents my love for people with Down syndrome.

My commitment to being accepting of all through #GenerationG.

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#GenerationG Pledge

In the spirit of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we are asking you to take the #GenerationG pledge, a commitment to being accepting, generous, and kind!

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