Volunteer Spotlight- Frank Catalano
Volunteer Spotlight- Frank Catalano Board President, Board Member 2019 – present Frank Catalano is a lifetime Chicagoan. In 1979 he graduated from Northern Illinois University of a Human Resource Degree. For the past 40 years he has been employed in the Commercial Property Insurance Industry. Frank is active with the...
Meet Buddy
Meet Buddy “Buddy's given name is Graylen but he is called Buddy because of his love of others and the desire all have to be his friend. He is full of imagination and loves playing with his friends, siblings and toys. He loves to go to church, the park, play...
Meet Kayleigh
Meet Kayleigh I was born with an extra chromosome, which is called Down syndrome. That means that I have 47 chromosomes instead of 46 which means that it may take me a little bit longer to do things that other people can do like talking or other things. But if...
Meet Sylvia
Meet Sylvia "I’ve heard it said, 'If you know one person with Down syndrome, you know one person with Down syndrome.' People with Down syndrome are individuals, just like anyone else. Sylvia is a vigorous 5-year-old. She loves life. We had no idea when we named her Sylvia Joy just...
Meet Aaron
Meet Aaron "Our Aaron is an energetic, fun-loving 6-year old who has a big heart. He is just like you and me. An extra 21st gene only sets him apart as having an extra 21st gene, just like a person who has brown hair sets him/her apart as a person...
Aurora University Interns Virtual Programs
GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley has program offerings for all age groups! Early Learners Leaps & Bounds is a play-based program for children ages 3-5 that focuses on success in preschool and kindergarten. Students will participate in fun and engaging activities that provide opportunities for following routines, small group participation, movement and interaction with their environment. Family...
Meet Faith
Meet Faith "Faith is 16 yrs old and she likes baking, bowling, swimming, dancing and singing like any other girl her age." Written by mom, Michelle Check out another 2020 blog piece about Faith and e-learning: https://gigisplayhouse.org/foxvalley/uncategorized/faith-community-structure And a blast from the past 2008 article about Faith and GiGi's Playhouse...
Meet Pete
Meet Pete "He’s 9 years old and in fourth grade. He continues to amaze his family in so many ways. He’s extremely independent, works hard and loves his siblings! Can’t imagine life without this guy! He is known as Mr. Halloween and is looking forward to his favorite holiday. Be...
Meet Avery
Meet Avery "Down Syndrome Awareness Month offers an opportunity for awareness, but it also allows time for our family to reflect on the journey we have had so far after the arrival of our princess, Avery Grace. We have found from the moment Avery was born, she has continually amazed...
Meet Erin
Introducing: Erin "Erin is 15 years old “This child never stops amazing me”. Since she was born she has always had self determination. She is always trying her best and giving it her all in whatever she does even though it can be a real struggle for her at times....
