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Volunteer Spotlight- Mayfe
Today’s Volunteer Spotlight is Mayfe. Mayfe has been volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley for years and is the program leader for Hispanic Playgroup! “The Hispanic playgroup is important because there is the need to provide a sense of community to the families that speak Spanish, to make them feel welcomed and to give them…
Read MoreGeneration G- Kaylee
This past March, the Color Street Foundation showed their support for Developmental Disability Awareness. They released “Celebrate Differences,” a colorful glitter nail art design, honoring a wide range of developmental disabilities and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and creating connections. We are so grateful that Color Street chose GiGi’s Playhouse as one of the organizations they pledged…
Read MoreProgram Feature- Destination Discovery
Today, we’re highlighting our program Destination Discovery. Each week at Destination Discovery is a new and exciting theme and lesson that includes purposeful progressions in activities like fine motor, communication, gross motor, peer interaction, family involvement, and more! The entire family is welcome to engage in Destination Discovery. Register for this week’s virtual TRANSPORTATION themed…
Read MoreBest of All- Ivan
Best of All- Ivan Best of All is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one…
Read MoreGeneration G- Blake’s Besties
Generation G- Blake’s Besties Congratulations to Blake’s Besties for raising $321 for their GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge team! Blake’s Besties will receive a free yard sign for their awesome work! On June 4, 2022 GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley will host a Superhero 5K Run/Walk/Dash as a part of the national GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. We will join…
Read MoreProgram Feature- Hispanic Playgroup
Hispanic Playgroup provides support, friendship, networking and socialization for Spanish-speaking families and is open to families with children of all ages. Goals of Hispanic Playgroup include: – Helping new parents/family members to embrace the diagnosis – Provide a positive setting for parents to share experiences and learn from each other – Foster relationships within the family…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Olivia
Volunteer Spotlight- Olivia Meet the newest Marketing intern with GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley. Hi everyone! My name is Olivia. I am 21 years old and attend DePaul University. My major is Communication and Media and I also have a minor in Cinema Studies. I love studying and using all forms of media, from print to…
Read MoreGeneration G- Antoinette and Usborne
Generation G- Antoinette and Usborne Books “We first visited GiGi’s Playhouse when I was expecting Grace. We had known she had Down syndrome for a few months but GiGi’s was the first place that Grace was celebrated for being exactly who she is! I remember receiving a welcome bag with gifts for Grace and it…
Read MoreBest of All- Maddie
Best of All- Maddie Thank you, Josh, for your beautiful reflection on World Down Syndrome Day. “I look at Maddie, do I see Down syndrome? Yes, she and so many others wear their diagnosis everyday for the world to see. But what we see on the surface doesn’t define her. What we see doesn’t limit…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Dr. Patrick McDonnell
Volunteer Spotlight- Dr. Patrick McDonnell Dr. Patrick McDonnell is neurologically-based chiropractor who owns a practice in Aurora/Naperville area off of Route 59. Prior to becoming an M.D., Dr. Patrick was a gym/health teacher and enjoyed coaching at local high schools. He coached football at Waubonsie High School, softball at Joliet West, and basketball at Rosary…
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