Posts by Kelly Antonson
Recycling: One Big Way to Turn your Scrap into Support
Recycling Turns your Scrap into Support for the Down syndrome community! Turn Your Scrap into Support: April Matching Fundraiser with Alter Metal Recycling! We have an exciting fundraising opportunity this April, and you can be a part of it just by recycling! Alter Metal Recycling has chosen GiGi’s Playhouse Madison to receive MATCHING FUNDS for…
Read MoreAdvocacy Elevates Voices and Changes Lives
Why We Choose Advocacy: Elevating Voices, Changing Lives At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, we advocate and ask for community support because our mission is life-changing. Every dollar raised goes directly to sustaining our free, purposeful programs—programs that are free for families but not free to run. With more families than ever depending on our services, our…
Read MoreMeet the Dash for Down Syndrome Super Hero Teams
Hero Teams that have joined our Dash for Down Syndrome! Join the Superhero Fun at the Dash for Down Syndrome! 🦸♂️ Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate at the Dash for Down Syndrome, a family-friendly event supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, a nonprofit that provides free programs for individuals with Down syndrome. This exciting day…
Read MoreLearning and Connection for the Down Syndrome Community
A Day of Learning and Connection: Day with the Experts: Down Syndrome On March 8th, over 200 individuals gathered both in-person and virtually for the annual Day with the Experts: Down Syndrome, a collaborative event hosted by the Waisman Center, DSAW-SC, and GiGi’s Playhouse Madison. This impactful gathering provided invaluable insights from leading researchers, facilitated…
Read MoreCommunity, Fun and Acceptance at the Dash!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of community, fun, and acceptance at our 4th Annual Dash for Down Syndrome! Our goal is to raise $60,000+ to keep life-changing programs FREE for over 400 families. 🌟 Dash for Down Syndrome – April 26th at Winnequah Park! 🌟 🔗 Register, donate & learn more HERE! 💥 HOW…
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,…
Read MoreDown but Not Out: The Life of Eric Readinger and His Mother
Down but Not Out: is a beautiful memoir penned by Eric’s mother, Julianne Zedalis. This is a guest blog with an introduction by a Madison volunteer, Julia Sullivan, and an essay by Julianne Zedalis. We are proud to help spread this message of connection and inspiration, in partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and GiGi’s…
Read More3 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…
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