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Thanks to you, GiGi's Indy remains in first place with over 17,500 votes, putting us within reach of winning $6000 from the Indiana Members Credit Union Gives Back Campaign. We are so grateful that so many of you vote for GiGi's every day and are so excited for what we could...
Congratulations, Nancy Gianni, for being a CNN Hero!
GiGi's Playhouse is thrilled to announce that our fearless founder and GiGi's Mom, Nancy Gianni, has been officially chosen as a CNN Hero! Please join us in congratulating Nancy, her family and the entire GiGi's Playhouse community on this very special honor! 12 years ago, Nancy envisioned a better world,...
Save the Date to Run, Walk, or Dash!
Mark your calendars! The second annual GiGi's Indy 3.21 mile run, 1 mile walk, and kids dash will take place on September 10, 2016 at Forest Park. We hope you'll celebrate with us and join us for kids games, live music, and more! Click here to register, make a donation, and find volunteer opportunities.
GiGi’s Indy at the Indy 500!
We were ecstatic when we got word from our dear friend Jeff that the GiGi's logo would be displayed on Dale Coyne Racing's #19 car for the 100th running of the Indy 500. Thank you, Jeff Joyce! Saturday morning, GiGi and the Gianni family joined several of our GiGi's Indy families at...
Congratulations, Mickey!
Mickey Deputy. Maybe you’ve heard of her. Mickey recently turned 19, is a senior at Franklin Community High School, and will graduate this week. She’s Amazing, with a capital A, as Indiana's Miss Amazing Teen 2015, and was first runner up at the national level. The captured the attention of USA Today and Pop...
Flash back…Monday.
It was two years ago today that we were celebrating our first GiGi's "Believe In Our Build" Gala at the Indianapolis Central Library! Oh how far we've come!
2016 Down Syndrome Conference
2016 Down Syndrome Conference presented by Down Syndrome Indiana May 13th and 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis This conference will feature national and local speakers who are outstanding in their field. This unique opportunity will allow parents, professionals, individuals with Down syndrome and students to...
Have you voted today?
It's election day and everyone is looking at Indiana, but there's another vote that you can participate in today to help benefit GiGi's Indy (and you don't have to live in Indiana)! We have been selected to participate in IMCU Gives Back To Members Sweepstakes! Help us win $6,000 for GiGi's...
DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry
Is your family member with Down syndrome registered with DS-Connect®? DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry is a voluntary and confidential registry, launched by the National Institutes of Health, that collects basic information on individuals with Down syndrome. According to the DS-Connect website, this online registry helps individuals with Down syndrome and their families to: Connect with...
New volunteer opportunities!
New volunteer opportunities are coming to GiGi's Playhouse Indianapolis. Have you been thinking about volunteering and wondering how you should get involved? Here are some ideas: LITERACY TUTORING Tutor Workshop Schedule (Attendance is required at all sessions for NEW tutors) Session 1: Sunday, April 24, 2016, 12-2 p.m., New Tutors ONLY This...
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
It's a day to celebrate! Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2016! Today's date, 3-21, symbolizes the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome. Celebrate today with us. Wear the Down syndrome colors of blue and yellow, rock your socks, wear your GiGi's t-shirt, or pay forward a Random Act of Kindness....
Random Acts of Kindness and World Down Syndrome Day
GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis and Down Syndrome Indiana are joining together on March 19, 2016 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day just a little bit early. Festivities will include face painting, arts and crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and a “Make and Take” act of kindness station....