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Ring that Bell
Ring that Bell, so the whole world can hear it! In October, we danced and celebrated Down syndrome awareness month with all our Playhouse families and across our network, but on October 23, 2019 one of our program participants had something life-changing to dance about. Evelyn celebrated being cancer free and rang that bell loud…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Ripple Effect…Where is your impact?
GiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference 2019 brought together over 320 attendees, from 60 Playhouses internationally. Our founder, Nancy Gianni inspired Playhouse leaders by releasing the GiGi’s Ripple Effect which demonstrates how network resources are designed to impact each Playhouse and our families! Fargo is the only GiGi’s location in North Dakota and northern Minnesota serving…
Read MoreBelieve in Our Build 2.0 Updates
Walls are down, paint is going up and floors are going in! August was a busy month at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo! More than just an expansion of facility Believe in Our Build 2.0 is the addition of new-life changing programs to bring out the Best of All in program participants and their families. We are…
Read MoreMy heart is refueled!
On August 22, 2019, GiGi’s Playhouse families were invited to a private event at Marcus West Acres 14 Cinema to view The Peanut Butter Falcon. “This movie was magical, we loved it and my heart is refueled as a parent!” Just a few of the comments from our GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo families! Thank you to…
Read MoreRewarding Night for Playhouse Families through a Generous Donor
What a night of inspiration, fun and family time. Ten GiGi’s Playhouse families got the opportunity to attend Carson Wentz’s AO1 Foundation charity softball tournament at Newman Outdoor Field because of a generous donor! AO1’s mission is uplifting individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God’s love for His people. The generosity of donated…
Read MoreRipple Effect
“Every time you stand up for an ideal, you send forth a tiny ripple of hope.” -Robert F. Kennedy GiGi’s Playhouse in Fargo had a wonderful opportunity again this spring to meeting with local PaY committees from various High Schools. PaY (Philanthropy and Youth) is a program developed by The Barry Foundation with the vision…
Read MoreStronger Together
This spring GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo celebrated eight teens and adults who participated in GiGiFIT! Program participants attended twice a week for 12-weeks! GiGiFIT program is designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive joint laxity and decreased balance. “The program has been beneficial to my child’s balance, strength and self-image,”…
Read MoreDetermination
“I am extremely proud to say that I am the big sister to Miss Kiara Mathis. Last night she completed the one mile youth run without giving up one bit. There were challenges along the way but never once did she back down from the determination she had. No we weren’t the first person to…
Read MoreReboot in 2018 & Explosion in 2019
To Families, Friends and Supporters: We can hardly believe that 2018 has come to an end! GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is extremely thankful for an amazing year of life changing programming for individuals with Down syndrome in our community! This year we received many generous contributions that allowed us to live out our mission in our…
Read More2018 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! In reflecting on the impact, we can…
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