Posts by Kelly Antonson
3 Must-Attend 2025 Fundraisers for Inclusion & Impact
Support GiGi’s Playhouse Madison with 3 Must-Attend 2025 Fundraisers for Inclusion & Impact Dash for Down Syndrome – April 26, 2025 New Theme: Super here’s Dash for Down Syndrome! Get ready to don your capes and masks for one of the most impactful, high-energy events of the year! Our Dash for Down Syndrome is a…
Read More2025 Friends of GiGi’s: Building Meaningful Partnerships
Friends of GiGi’s Partnerships are helping us change the world. At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, we believe that partnerships are about more than sponsorships—they’re about connection, collaboration, and making a lasting impact. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce our 2025 Friends of GiGi’s partners, a mix of returning champions and new organizations joining our mission…
Read MoreGliding into Winter: Our Annual Family Ice Skating Event
Gliding, Giggles and Glowing Fires There’s something special about winter nights—crisp air, twinkling lights, and the sound of skates gliding (or sometimes shuffling) across the ice. This year’s Family & Friends Ice Skating Event, in partnership with Monona Parks and Recreation and DSAW-SC, was another unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and determination! About 50…
Read MoreA Magical Movie Day Thanks to Madison4Kids
Magical things happen when we come together! At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, we are always looking for ways to bring our community together in meaningful and inclusive ways. That’s why when Madison4Kids reached out with a desire to give back, we jumped at the opportunity to collaborate. Their generosity, paired with the support of Marcus Theaters…
Read MoreWelcome Nanette Mogensen to the GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Team!
We are thrilled to welcome Nanette Mogensen as our new Part-Time Program Coordinator at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Nanette is no stranger to our Playhouse family—she’s a dedicated Playhouse mom who has experienced firsthand the impact of our programs. Now, she’s bringing her passion and perspective to help us elevate our programming even further. In her…
Read MoreGeneration G: A Call to Action for a Kinder, More Inclusive World
Visit the Generation G page An inclusive world is possible with your help! At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, inclusion is not just a word—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in a world where kindness, acceptance, and true inclusion are the norm, not the exception. This is the heart of Generation G: a movement…
Read MoreCelebrating Courtney Gamer’s Promotion
Celebrating Courtney Gamer’s Promotion to Site Manager at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison
Read MoreCelebrating 9 Years of Free Programs & Events for the Down Syndrome Community in 2025!
Celebrating 9 years of free programs and event for the Down syndrome community in 2025!
Read MoreLooking Back: Growing our impact on the Down Syndrome Community in 2024!
Impact Growth in 2024! Each year we like to reflect on the ways our community has lived our mission of ‘changing the way the world views Down syndrome and bringing a global message of acceptance for all’. From celebrating the introduction of innovative programs, the initiation of powerful collaborations, and the heightened success of our…
Read MoreSpreading Light and Acceptance 1 Candle at a Time
Spreading Light and Acceptance One Candle at a Time
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