Program Participant- Across the Network- Lancaster
Program Participant- Across the Network- Lancaster Our participants at GiGi’s Playhouse come from all over the county to enjoy the atmosphere and programs that we have to offer. During recent times of quarantine, our Playhouse has made some adjustments to ensure that safety and health is a priority. Many of...
World Down Syndrome Day
“Rock Your Socks” for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) on March 21st: These are chromosomes.: The one circled is chromosome 21 – note the three copies of the chromosome. This is Trisomy 21 also known as Down syndrome. You and I have just two copies of Chromosome 21. People with...
Best of All- Across the Network- Detroit
Best of All- Across the Network- Detroit Ben and Austin spent the fall literacy tutoring session studying the moon and even did a research project on the subject. Austin, like most new tutors, was a little nervous about tutoring having no teaching background. He asked lots of great questions and...
Volunteer Spotlight- Sharon Thompson
Volunteer Spotlight- Sharon ThompsonVolunteer Coordinator I became involved in GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley to continue the mission to “educate. inspire. believe”. I have worked with children with Down syndrome after working as a pediatric physical therapist for over 25 years throughout Chicagoland and Naperville and teaching physical therapy students for...
Playhouse Inspiration- Across the Network- Milwaukee
Across the Network- Playhouse Inspiration Meet our new Teen Tastic Program leaders Katie and Taylor! Both leaders attend UW-Milwaukee and are in the MS Occupational Therapy Program. Katie decided to become a volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse because she strongly believes in the importance of providing meaningful opportunities for people with Down syndrome and their families....
Generation G- Sean Hickey
Generation G in Action- Sean Hickey Sean is working on becoming an Eagle Scout and chose GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley for his project. After some thinking about what would best benefit GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley we decided upon a mobile kiosk. Sean states: "I chose to build a Mobile Merchandising...
Volunteer Spotlight- Sally Stearn
Volunteer Spotlight- Sally Stearn, literacy tutor This is my first tutoring opportunity. I applied to volunteer right before covid hit, and then everything was shut down! I am so excited to begin tutoring virtually! My personal interests are: our 1 year old puppy, reading, writing, and a board position at...
Generation G- Little Pops
Generation G in Action- Little Pops Little Pop’s story is similar to GiGi’s Playhouse in that it started as a dream. Mike and Vicki grew up in NY, fell in love and brought their family to Naperville. Mike and Vicki struggled to find their calling until fate intervened and Little...
Volunteer Spotlight- Charlie Perrecone
Volunteer Spotlight- Charlie Perrecone Board member 2017-present Finance Committee Chair Charles Perrecone lives in the Roscoe Village area of Chicago with his wife, Maeve. Charles has been involved with GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley since 2017. His initial involvement developed from a desire to give back to the community, but he...
GenerationG- Lauren Molloy
Generation G in Action- Lauren Molloy Be Accepting When Lauren learned that her daughter, Autumn, was going to be born with Down Syndrome she sprang into action. She was only 13 weeks along in her pregnancy but she wanted to learn as much about Down syndrome as she could. Part of...
Volunteer Spotlight- Across the Network- Westchester
Volunteer Spotlight- Across the Network- Westchester This Volunteer spotlight is our GiGi's Kitchen program leader – Carol! Carol began volunteering with us back in January of 2018, she came along to an orientation and that same day she observed our cooking program and was ready to jump straight in! Carol...
