Ben’s Journey to the Finish Line
“Ben’s Journey to the Finish Line” Meet Ben, one of our awesome GiGi’s participants! A few months before our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge (GFAC) event in June 2023, Ben started training at a local park with his mom, Janet, since he had never been a runner before. Actually, most of Ben’s life,...
Celebrating Small Wins: Kevin’s Tutoring Success
Participants love GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster because it’s full of excitement, laughter, and friendships! GiGi’s is a place for hard work, celebration, and achievement. Many participants love when the Playhouse is full of commotion, crowds of people, busy programs, and loud music. For other participants like Kevin, they feel the most...
Vision Nights for Believe In Our Build
In the heart of the bustling community of Lancaster, PA, an organization has been steadily evolving over the past three years. Driven by a shared vision and a determination to make a meaningful impact in the Down syndrome community, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster was derived. With each passing day, the demands...
‘i Have a Voice’ Gala
Each year, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster celebrates their participants and overall mission of ‘Changing the Way the World Views Down Syndrome’ with a gala. This year, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster hosted the “i Have a Voice” Gala at the Double Tree Resort in Lancaster on March 25, 2023 The theme of the...
Happy 3rd Birthday GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster!
Three years ago, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster opened its doors to the Down syndrome community and their families. What started off as a small Playhouse with only 4 programs, is now a full Playhouse with 12 programs, many incredible participants, wonderful volunteers and plenty of love. This year, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster...
Volunteer Spotlight: Peg
Our volunteers at GiGi’s Playhouse are one-in-a-million, like Peg! Without her help, and the help of all of our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to provide our community with such amazing programs and events. Peg is a familiar face around the Playhouse, as she jumps in and volunteers at...
Participant Spotlight: Kaitlyn
Our participants at GiGi’s Playhouse come from all over the county to enjoy the atmosphere and programs that we have to offer. During recent times of quarantine, our Playhouse has made some adjustments to ensure that safety and health is a priority. Many of our participants, including Kaitlyn, have participated...
Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie
October is Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, and we want to put the spotlight on one of our volunteers, Maggie, who has a heart for our participants with Down syndrome! Our volunteers at GiGi’s Playhouse make up the entire organization. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer such amazing...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day, is dedicated to celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and advocating for their rights and inclusion. Although we cannot enjoy a celebration at GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster this year, there are still many ways you can participate in this momentous day. Rock Your Crazy Socks Pick...
