Thank You! Our 2025 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Was A Success!

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, our Hoffman Estates chapter of GiGi’s Playhouse hosted its highly anticipated GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at the NOW Arena Village Green. What a monumental day it was!

🎯 Participation & Reach

• Over 500 participants and volunteers joined us in person – runners, walkers, families, and community supporters alike..

💵 Fundraising Impact

• Thanks to your passion and generosity, we raised vital funds to support life-changing programs.
• We generated over $138,000 this year, with our expanded footprint and online participation, we are on track to surpass that milestone in years to come.

🏁 Challenge Highlights

• The day began at 8:00 AM with a 5K run, followed by a 1‑mile walk, and fun events like the Kids & Dads Dash—bringing together generations for #GenerationG.
• Participants of all abilities embraced the opportunity to move for acceptance, reinforcing our belief that everyone deserves a place in the community.

❤️ Why It Matters

• The funds raised support our offering of free of educational, therapeutic, and career development programming.
• Each donor, runner, volunteer, team, and sponsor helps foster a more inclusive and accepting world for individuals with Down syndrome.

🏆Community & Team Spirit

• The event spotlighted dozens of teams dedicated to fitness, advocacy, and community: from local families to corporate squads—each contributing to our momentum.
• Volunteers assisted with setup, cheering stations, and support to ensure the day ran smoothly.

Join Us Next Year!

Already marking your calendar? We are too! Together, we will move, cheer, laugh, and grow our impact even more in 2026.

If you weren’t able to attend this year, don’t worry you can still donate or volunteer at our playhouse! Your participation helps sustain the free educational, therapeutic, and wellness programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.

Thank You

• To every runner, walker, and virtual participant – your step meant so much.
• To our volunteers, sponsors, and supporters – your dedication brought the mission to life.
• To our GiGi’s families and athletes – you are our inspiration.

Here’s to more miles, more impact, and more acceptance in 2026 and beyond. #MoveForAcceptance #GenerationG

Interested in getting involved?
Reach out to GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates or visit our webpage to register, donate, or volunteer for the next GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. Together, we build a world where everyone is celebrated for who they are.