Why we run, walk and dash for Down syndrome…

“This is Peter. Peter will be two in September. Peter is crawling everywhere, and gets into everything! He is always smiling and chatting up a storm. Peter loves Sesame Street, swimming and his new baby sister. When Peter was born, we did not know he would be blessed with Down syndrome. He kept that secret to himself! A nurse at the hospital told me about Gigi’s Playhouse. When Peter was 3 months old, we visited the Hoffman Estates location for the first time. As soon as we walked through the door, I felt a sense of relief to know that the people at Gigi’s knew what it was like to be blessed with such a wonderful child. We have learned so much, met so many great people and really don’t know where we would be today without the support of Gigi’s Playhouse.”

Peter and his family’s participation in the Hoffman Estates Playhouse is made possible from generous supporters like you! This is why we run! Register yourself or a team of your family, friends and coworkers today for our 5K Fun Run / Walk on June 14th. You can also support a racer / team or make a donation to keep our programs FREE for families!

https://gigisplayhouse.org/chicago-region-5k-fun-run

Together we are changing the way the world views Down syndrome!‪#‎GiGisBelieves #BestofAll #strength

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