Down syndrome
Fun Frozen Recipes for Spring
Are you itching for warmer weather? Spring is here! For National Nutrition Month, we are excited to share two fun recipes for sweet (and healthy) frozen treats to give you a little taste of summer and soothe your spring fever. This recipe for homemade fruit & yogurt popsicles is a super fun and easy way…
Read MoreLucky Four-Leaf Clovers
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! As we celebrate luck, we should also take time to appreciate our luck. Did you know…1 out of every 5,000 clovers is a four–leaf clover, so they are special– just like our friends with Down syndrome! In the United States, 1 in every 700 babies are diagnosed with Down syndrome every year. At GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo we feel lucky for that, and lucky…
Read MoreJoin GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo for the 4th Annual, 1st Virtual “i have a Voice” Gala!
Watch from your own home or host a watch party! The “i have a Voice” gala is a party for everyone filled with energy, inspiration, and celebration! Why is the gala virtual this year? With all the changes due to the international pandemic, we wanted to ensure our supporters could still participate in the gala…
Read MoreBest of All in 2020
As we OPEN new doors into the New Year…let’s celebrate GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo Best of All moments in 2020! 5 years in the Fargo/Moorhead community 3,500 program participation hours 4,000 volunteer hours 237 dedicated volunteers 150 educational enrichment programs (virtual and in-person) 160 GiGiFIT classes (virtual and in-person) Launched the following NEW programs: One-on-one Math…
Read MoreReady, Set, Celebrate 5 Years in Fargo
Goals and plans for 2020 may have looked a lot different at the beginning of the year. GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop us from serving our families! Every fall, GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo families look forward to the Annual Walk & Fest! It is a day to celebrate Down syndrome, our…
Read MoreInspire Your Community – GiGi’s 2020 Walk & Fest
GiGi’s Playhouse programs provide additional educational enrichment opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Our Mission: To change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all. Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.…
Read MoreMy Dad is Rad
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.” – Jim Valvano Let us celebrate your Dad and Dad-Like figures for this upcoming Father’s Day. Ms. Becky from GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo has some at home crafts you can complete as a family to celebrate your dad. My Dad…
Read MoreGiGi’s at Home – Virtual Programs Launched
GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo has officially launched GiGi’s at Home, virtual purposeful programs for all ages. Social distancing cannot keep us from learning and engaging with our Playhouse friends! We invite ALL GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo families to participate. GiGi’s Fargo at Home Live GiGi’s at Home Live and On Demand All live classes will be taking…
Read MoreGiGi’s at Home – Get FIT with GiGiFIT
We are all setting into a new routine at home, but that will not stop us from working out together! We invite the whole family to get fit together and use these videos to help stay focused. GiGiFIT Teen & Adult is now available at home. Program Description: GiGiFIT Teen & Adult programs combine…
Read MoreInspiration and Celebration!
Nearly 400 generous attendees joined us on March 6, 2020 at the Hilton Garden Inn for our third annual “i have a Voice” gala. It was a magical night of dinner, inspiration, and celebration! Fargo’s Teen Ambassadors, Ted and Shanda, took the stage to share a message on the impact of GiGi’s in their lives!…
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