Wow! We had an awesome World Down Syndrome Day this year on 3/21!
We started off our day speaking at Career Day at Lancaster County Christian School, where students wore mis-matched socks for WDSD.
Then, we hosted a class of students from the IU 13 School to Work program.
Next, we had our GiGi’s Kitchen program and cooked a great meal together.
Then, we welcomed Meg from Texas Roadhouse who brought us yummy rolls.
Next, we welcomed State Representative Nikki Rivera and provided her with a tour of our Playhouse.
Our supporters from Fulton Bank also rocked their socks their socks for WDSD.
Then, we were invited to the WGAL Channel 8 Studio for a talk back interview that was aired live. While we were at the studio, we ran into Jere Gish.
In the evening, we welcomed 130+ people to the Playhouse for our celebration, open play, and karaoke. A life group from LCBC Church came to play with our kiddos. We welcomed a family with a new 3 month old baby and a few other new families to the Playhouse for the first time. We were happy to have Fox43 come to the party as well.
Business Information Group donated $5 to GiGi’s for each sock picture posted to their page on 3/21.
All day and to close out the evening, volunteers set up at our venue for our Evening Under the Sea gala.
Thank you to everyone spreading awareness and acceptance for our friends with an extra chromosome! We had an awesome World Down Syndrome Day with all of you!

We look forward to seeing you all again soon at our weekly and monthly free purposeful programming for all ages! We encourage you to check out our calendar and join us again soon: www.gigisplayhouse.org/lancaster/sfcalendar

Save the date for next year's World Down Syndrome Day celebration on 3/21/26!

Every year on March 21 (3/21), we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with our community and the world! We celebrate on this day each year because individuals with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. We also wear fun mis-matched socks because the chromosomes look like mis-matched socks. We encourage you to get your socks ready and tell all your friends, family, coworkers, and schools to join in with you. It's a great way to bring awareness and acceptance to our loved ones with Down syndrome.