Posts Tagged ‘Down Syndrome’
Yoga inspiration
Kameko, one of our current GiGi U students, participated in yoga yesterday with her classmates. When I asked what yoga means to her, Kameko said, “Yoga brings your heart, your mind and your body together as one.” Well said, Kameko! GiGi U is all about creating a Whole U. Healthy U. Confident U. We can’t…
Read MoreOur first featured guest blogger: Amy Dietrich-Hernandez!
Hi all! Here at Hoffman, we have a ton to say! We could fill this blog with special moments that happen here every single day of the week! But from time to time, we want to feature one of our wonderful families and what’s happening in their lives. So, I would like to introduce you…
Read MoreIntroducing Mariano’s newest employee!
GiGi’s Playhouse and Hugs + Mugs would like to congratulate Tim Dorrain on his new position at Mariano’s! Tim graduated GiGi U last year and began working as an intern at Hugs + Mugs immediately after. Tim has gained an incredible amount of knowledge through GiGi U and Hugs + Mugs, and Mariano’s was extremely impressed during the…
Read MoreDisco motivation…
During this morning’s disco fitness with Farzin in GiGi U, I walked past the gym during their cool-down exercises and heard Farzin say, “Now close your eyes and imagine your happy life. Take a deep breath. Now open your eyes and go out and get it for yourself!” When I asked Farzin why he likes…
Read MoreGiGi’s Day at your Chicago Mustangs!
We are so proud of the newest Chicago Mustangs team member, Brian Rogala! Come out to GiGi’s Day on Sunday, February 15th at 2:30pm at the Sears Centre to watch Brian, and the rest of our participants, in action! Tickets can be purchased at www.searscentre.com using the code gigi. Or, stop by Hugs & Mugs before the…
Read MoreMelissa’s Miracle
My pregnancy with Peter was a little difficult. We found out we were four weeks pregnant and we were over joyed. We had been married for three months and we were already one month pregnant. At six weeks pregnant I started to bleed. I went to the doctors and was told I was having a miscarriage.…
Read MoreA GIRL’S BIRTHDAY WISH
“October is Down Syndrome Awareness month and I’d like to share a story of friendship,love, and support between two very special girls who are BFF’s. My daughter Faith, is a fun loving, happy, sassy, energetic 9 year old, who happens to have Down Syndrome. Her best friend is Courtney, who is caring, loving serious, dramatic,…
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