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You’re Invited!
We are EXCITED to announce that GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis will host its Annual “I Have A Voice Gala” on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Our theme this year is: REIMAGINED. The gala is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year, and it’s key to expanding our voice in the world. Festivities…
Read MoreCornament of Champions
George4 Foundation & American Cornhole League presents “Cornament of Champions” Benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center We are excited to share that the George4 Foundation and the American Cornhole League, we are excited to partner with Daredevil Brewing to host the first “Cornament of Champions” Cornhole Fundraiser. The event will be held…
Read MoreViolet & Zola Chaffee, 3.21 Youth Honorees
These sisters are the epitome of acceptance. Eight-year-old Zola was adopted from Ethiopia and her seven-year-old sister Violet was adopted from China. Violet also has Down syndrome. “We live in a box of advocacy and I love that role,” says their mom Megan Chaffee. “We are advocating acceptance for a black daughter. We are advocating acceptance for a child…
Read MoreGrace Burke, 3.21 Run Adult Honoree
Grace Burke is 22 and on the run. When she’s not working, you’ll find this millennial hanging out with friends, playing on her laptop, or working out. The only thing that sets her apart from her peers is an extra copy of chromosome 21. “Grace has been such a huge blessing in our lives,” says…
Read MoreEvent Highlight: Mighty Masks
It is almost time for school to start! This year may be more stressful for families due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools are requiring that students wear masks when they attend classes. This is especially challenging for young students and/or individuals who have sensory processing challenges. To help prepare students for this new school experience, GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis is hosting Mighty…
Read MoreStep to Accept Highlights
We are overjoyed with the overwhelming support from our Step to Accept event! Here are some highlights and photos from event participants. First, the grand totals! With your help, we were able to raise $72,140. We exceeded our goal of $50,000, making Step to Accept the most successful “run” to date! We shared the Step to Accept virtual run…
Read More321 Pizza Raffle
Put a little extra PEP to your step! Is it too early for pizza? Not to be cheesy, but we want to show you we love you with a pizza raffle. 3 Toppings. 2 Medium Pizzas. 1 Liter of Soda from the yummy Mellow Mushroom . Delivered (if within delivery service area…other options available) to…
Read More2020 Step to Accept Champion-Alex Touseull
Alex Touseull 2020 Step to Accept Champion Ask Alex Touseull what she loves about GiGi’s Playhouse and she’ll rattle off a list of her friends, “Terrell, Megan, Maggie, Alyssa, Sabrina, Ryan.” The 26-year old has done nearly everything there is to do at the Playhouse over the past four years. She participates in ballroom dancing,…
Read More2020 Step to Accept Champion-Audra Lembke
Audra Lembke 2020 Step to Accept Champion Audra Lembke is thrilled to champion the inaugural Step to Accept Virtual Run Walk & Ride. Her six-year old daughter Makenna has Down syndrome. The Lembke family was one of the first families to join GiGi’s when it opened in 2015 in Indianapolis. “Makenna was the biggest shock…
Read MoreGiGi’s-At-Home
We have converted some of our programs into at-home activity kits that families can use to keep kids engaged and learning while schools and GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis are closed. In addition some programs have a virtual component! **All information will be loaded by Thursday, March 19. Here is how it will work: **Participates enrolled in…
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