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Making Moves On The Dance Floor!
This week’s Best Of All Moment comes from one of our adult participants, Madeline! This past week, Madeline competed in her first Ballroom Dancing competition and received the “Top Student” award for all of her hard work over the past few months. Madeline is proud to say that she competes in five different dances: Cha…
Read MoreA Hole In One: Career Development Skills In Action!
On Monday, August 18th GiGi’s Playhouse National Office hosted our Annual Golf Outing at Ivanhoe Golf Club. Each year, the adults in the Career Development Programs get a chance to come volunteer at the event, working hard during the day spreading the message about changing the way the world views Down syndrome! This year, the…
Read MoreThe Magnificent Mile Light Festival
GiGi’s Playhouse had the privilege to be a part of the Magnificent Mile Light Festival this year. We got to walk alongside so many foundations and groups. In the cold air, we were able to spread our holiday cheer like wildfire. We passed around hot chocolate with stickers to inform people about GiGi’s as well…
Read MoreGiGi’s Annual Golf Outing
This week GiGi’s Playhouse hosted their annual Golf Outing, and we could not be more thankful for everyone attending and coordinating this event. Originally, the golf outing was scheduled for August, but due to weather conditions we had to reschedule for October 10th and what a perfect day it was! The day was filled with…
Read MoreTwo Turning ONE
ONE of a Kind Birthday Today, there is so much to celebrate! One year ago, we had an absolute blessing that two baby boys were born on this day, and no they are not twins! Both boys come from different families, both diagnosed with Down syndrome, and were even born at the same hospital! We…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Jose
GiGi’s Playhouse would not function if it were not for our volunteers. Our volunteers are always willing to give a helping hand and give their best efforts to give everyone a positive experience from the moment a family, friend, staff member, donor, or any member of the community walks into our playhouse. All of our…
Read MoreGetting to Know Farzin
Our GiGi’s Ambassador Program continues to work on creating their own blog for readers to get to know our participants a little more. Farzin has been a part of GiGi’s for over 10 years. He said he has gained a lot from our tutoring program and working with our very own volunteer Tom. Megan, who…
Read MoreA Familiar Face at Hugs and Mugs
For over a year now, GiGi’s has been entirely grateful to have an incredible volunteer at our Hugs & Mugs. Miguel is such a hard worker and a great person all around. He is always willing to give a helping hand and has even offered delicious food to some of the staff! I was able…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse hits a hole in one!
The day could not have been more perfect for our 8th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse National golf outing at The Club of Wynstone. GiGi Gianni flawlessly sang the National Anthem while the American Flag flew over the crowd of golfers, participants, families, staff, and volunteers. A new highlight at the event was the Participant Putt-Off Challenge…
Read MoreCommunity moves together for ACCEPTANCE!
The sun and smiles were shining on June 5th, 2021 when our community came together to celebrate our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. This was the first time in over a year that GiGi’s had seen some of our participants and their families. From tossing the football with the retired football players of Chicago to hot shot…
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