Gratitude Committee: A Lesson in Giving Thanks

In July and August of 2021 GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough was lucky to have two student interns from Columbia University. Emily and Samantha are both working towards their master’s degree in occupational therapy, and they were determined to work with as many age groups as possible. One task suggested was to help implement a Gratitude Committee,…

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Meet our 2021 Gala Chair Renay Stover!

Introducing our 2021 Gala Chair, Renay Stover! As you may know, the Gala is our most important annual fundraiser, during which we celebrate the progress of our participants, recognize and thank our supporters, and also raise the critical funds needed to help us continue offering FREE programs to the Down syndrome community. Themed “A Party…

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Celebrate at the 5th Annual “i have a Voice” Gala

Why attend the 5th Annual i have a Voice Gala? To help Celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and them achieving their Best of All every day at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough. And to Celebrate Scott, age 45, and his achievements in the Amina Grace Speech & Language program. Since Scott began coming to the Playhouse in 2016 there were…

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Gala Planning Fun for the Hillsborough Playhouse

After talking and planning for the last 11 months, it is almost time for Hillsborough’s 2nd i have a voice Gala.  It was almost a year ago when I was first introduced to GiGi’s Playhouse from my good friend and fellow board member, Kim Kirwan who invited me to the Inaugural Hillsborough Gala.  My husband…

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Together We Gave GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough a Voice

Thank you to everyone who helped make our first annual i have a Voice Gala a success! With your generous help, we were able to raise over $30,000, and 100% of the proceeds from the gala go directly into making miracles happen.  As promised, your dollars will help a child learn to read, a toddler to take their…

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