2018 National Conference Attendees Come Back Inspired!
When we talk about being ‘Bigger Better and Strong Together’, we all share the same message! The 2018 GiGi’s Playhouse National Conference had 300 attendees, 56 cities, 2 countries and 1 VOICE! Nine members from the Fargo Playhouse traveled to Chicago to be inspired, attend trainings, network with other Playhouses to share the same global message of acceptance for all!...
Message from your President
Greetings! As we moved through the official first day of Summer and close in on our 4th of July holiday, I’d like to update you on the exciting transformation at GiGi's Fargo. I’d like to start by thanking our current board, key volunteers, our community and donors for how fiercely...
Honored Recipients of PaY Grants!
Over the course of this winter, the Playhouse hosted tours and Q & A’s for local PaY committees from various high schools. PaY (Philanthropy and Youth), is a program developed by the Barry Foundation with the vision to help youth in our community inspire, lead and share through grant-making. First,...
Drew’s Why
Drew (far right) and her family! "I first heard about GiGi’s Playhouse because it had shown up on my Facebook news feed, and after that I kept randomly hearing about it on the radio and seeing its name in various places. When I would hear about...
Kristin Peters’ Why
It is hard to believe that almost 10 years ago our son Jake was born with Down syndrome. Of course, there were a roller coaster of emotions for my husband and I. Will he walk, talk or play sports? Luckily, I have a younger first cousin, Kari, with Down syndrome...
Marci’s Why
My first memories of children with Down Syndrome was during elementary school in the early 1970’s – and these memories were bleak as far as the school setting. All students with disabilities were taught in a single classroom, they didn’t participate in the general education setting except during recess, and...
Tonya’s Why
Baby Jamison with his proud mom and dad. Having a son with Down Syndrome has changed my life…. for the better! When I was 34 weeks pregnant, I unexpectedly went into labor- a labor of love I never knew was coming! Jamison was born around 8pm, 9lbs-14oz...
Nikki’s Why
The Knodel Family - A good looking bunch of Bison fans!! My son Max is 6 years old. He is in kindergarten and loves learning to read (and also lunch, recess and gym). The Bison and Eagles are his favorite teams and he has a wicked...
Kristin’s Why
Kristin and her son, Birk. I will never forget the day we found out our son Birk, had Down syndrome. I was overcome with so many emotions, but the strongest was the feeling of being all alone on this journey. [caption id="attachment_2424"...
Joe’s Why
"My middle child, Benjamin, is almost five now, and has the world in front of him. I got involved in GiGis first to be a voice and advocate for my son and those with special needs. Now it is a two way street. The connection is something special." Remember GiGi's...
