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GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County Turns 10 this year!
On April 26, 2008 GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry opened its doors. This was not an easy undertaking and took months of planning. A group of parents, their relatives and friends remodeled, furnished and decorated the building into a welcoming place for children and adults with Down syndrome. Parents and relatives formed a board of directors…
Read Morea role model for the Down Syndrome community
Karrie Brown is a role model for the Down Syndrome community. Karrie made her dream of modeling come true in high school when Wet Seal selected her as a model for their brand. Not because she had Down syndrome, but inspite of it. Karrie went on to act in a film, be featured in multiple…
Read MoreI do, we do, you do…
I do, we do, you do. This is a phrase I heard at our GiGi’s National Conference and it has stuck with me. I had zero experience with Down Syndrome when i started at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County. The children in my Kids Club group instantly won my heart and of course when they would…
Read Morethe world became a better place
22 years and 3 months ago the world became a better place when my wife, Beth, gave birth to our first of three sons. About half an hour after he was born the doctor informed us that Flynn exhibited characteristics of Down Syndrome. There was some denial, but we skipped over anger, bargaining, and even…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Love is Stronger than Death
Today we have a very special little lady to introduce you to, Amina Grace. Amina’s mom is going to share with us today the impact and legacy this hardworking, smart and inspiring young lady had on all who knew her. I would like to share with you the reason I am so passionate about…
Read More321 World Down Syndrome Day 2017…
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/03/20/gigis-playhouse-education-center-in-mchenry-celebrates-world-down-syndrome-day/aenrtpm/ We are so excited that the NorthWest Herald came out to our World Down Syndrome Day Party this past Saturday! Thank you for sharing our story with the community! Enjoy the article and share with your friends!! #GenerationG
Read MoreGreat day to spread Generation G in our community…
On March 16th, the McHenry playhouse welcomed the St. Scholastica homeschool group for a presentation on Down syndrome awareness and acceptance followed by a fun open play. About 40 people from the community filled the playhouse. It was wonderful to see children of all ages learn about Down syndrome, ask questions and be excited about…
Read Moresix tips to help learners with down syndrome be their #bestofall!
Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means that they understand what they see better than what they…
Read MoreYear Ending With Amazing Generosity
As 2016 came to a close there was no shortage of love for GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County! We received a wonderful act of kindness and large donation from Joseph Seminaris and his colleagues at Allstate! Within the week we also received an enormous donation of supplies and 8 new folding chairs from our amazing supportive…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County Bunco Down 2016
What a wonderful way to kick off Down syndrome Acceptance month, with our 5th Annual Bunco Down Event! Big thank you to the over 270 participants who came out to support GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County! Thank you to all our fantastic sponsors and donors. Thank you to our guest speaker, Allison Mueller (Hope’s Mom) for…
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