Posts by Kelly Antonson
Unique Ways to Support GiGi’s Playhouse Madison: 13 Creative Giving Options, Including Planned Giving
We wanted to share some unique ways to support GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, which provides invaluable services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Here are several options to consider: There Are Several Ways to Give Monthly Giving Amazon Wishlist Donating items directly from our Amazon Wishlist helps us direct more of our fundraising dollars…
Read MoreBuilding Dreams Together: Our $4 Million Campaign to Create a Space as Limitless as Our Community
Building Dreams Together for the Down syndrome Community! Visit our photo album to see frequent construction pictures! 👉 VISIT OUR CAMPAIGN PAGE to learn more about the project and how you can get involved! Project update: 6/26/26 This project is quickly moving into its final stages! We still have about $400,000 to raise to meet our $4MM…
Read MoreCelebrating Those Who Are Uncelebrated
A Tribute to Evelyn Charlotte Peters January 12, 1914- February 18, 1931 In May 2022, Cindy Hasse contacted the Playhouse to see if we would be interested in some quilts created by someone with Down syndrome. We jumped at the chance and were surprised by the incredible story that came along with these quilts. Cindy…
Read MoreWelcoming a New Board Member- Tiffany
We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany Vandersnel to our incredible Board of Directors! She is our in-coming treasurer and will be working closely with our current treasurer, Brett, as she gets familiar with all things GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Tiffany is a Senior Account Manager in Medical Communications with a background in project management, finance, and…
Read More10 Years of Powerful Connection
10 Years of Acceptance, Achievement and Belonging Ten years ago, GiGi’s Playhouse Madison opened its doors with just 25 families and a dream: to create a place where individuals with Down syndrome would be accepted, celebrated, challenged, and empowered to achieve. Today, as we celebrate turning 10 years old, that dream has grown beyond anything…
Read MoreTransformational Grant: GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Awarded $900,000 State Grant for New Playhouse
Transformational Grant pushes our fundraising goal closer to the finish line! Big news for our dream of creating a larger, more inclusive, and more impactful home for the Down syndrome community just took a major step forward. We are honored to announce that GiGi’s Playhouse Madison has been awarded $900,000 through Wisconsin’s Non-State Grant Program,…
Read MoreSuccess was HUGE at the 5th Annual Dash for Down Syndrome
Our 5th annual Dash for Down Syndrome was a huge success thanks to our sponsors, families, volunteers and community! See all our event pictures HERE What a day! Our 5th Annual Dash for Down Syndrome was our biggest and most joyful celebration yet, bringing together nearly 400 people who walked, ran, rolled, cheered, danced, and…
Read MoreCommunity, Fun and Acceptance at the Dash!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of community, fun, and acceptance at our 5th Annual Dash for Down Syndrome! Our goal is to raise $60,000+ to keep life-changing programs FREE for over 420 families. PACKET PICK-UP and DAY OF INFORMATION REGISTRATION CUT-OFF and TEAM PACKET PICK UP Day of Timeline and Parking 🌟 Dash for…
Read MoreStart Practicing Your Golf Swings!
The 6th annual Go FORE It Golf Outing is August 10th, 2026 RESERVE YOUR FOURSOME OR SPONSORSHIP HERE This fun day on The Oaks Golf Course will be the most inspirational round of golf you’ll have all year. All funds raised from this outing will directly benefit over 430 families in the Down syndrome community…
Read MoreSpeech and Language Therapy Looks A Lot Like Play!
Our Amina Grace Speech and Language Therapy looks a lot like play! When most people hear the word ‘therapy’ they think of a very clinical setting. Here at GiGi’s Playhouse we love to change that perception. Please let us introduce you to our Amina Grace Speech and Language Therapy program. This program provides youth,…
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