2023 Be-You-Tiful Fashion Show 

Our 2023 Be-You-Tiful Fashion Show was a huge success! We added a few surprises this year, including the participation of McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman, The Algonquin / Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District, the Lake in the Hills Police Department and Miss McHenry County Pageant participants escorting our models during the fashion show.  …

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Bunco Down 2019

Thank you to all who supported GiGii’s Playhouse McHenry County! Everyone who participated, volunteered, donated or sponsored the event…we coudn’t do it without all of your support! Thank you all for making our 8th year such a huge success and celebratng Down Syndrome Acceptance month with us!  Continue to celebrte all year long!  Please follow…

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Bunco Down 2017-Down Syndrome Acceptance Month!

What a great way to kick off Down Syndrome Acceptance Month…Sunday, October 1st was our 6th Annual Bunco Down Benefit!  The room was filled with 250 participants, all of which were there to support GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County Down Syndrome Achievement Center and to help us with our mission; to change the way the world…

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Sports Day 2017

One of our outstanding community events is our annual Sports Day, which is put on in conjunction with the McHenry High School football team. The players learn about DS prior to the event, plan the activities and carry out all aspects of the day.  Each player is then paired up or buddied up with a…

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Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon 2017

What a wonderful afternoon… Twenty-seven models celebrated their achievements as they walked the runway – all smiles and full of confidence. The luncheon was delicious.  The friendship of family and friends abounded. Members of the McHenry High School Football team, along with their buddies from this past Sports Day, joined their coach on stage to accept…

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Superhero Award 2017

At the GiGi’s Playhouse Fashion Show we honored the McHenry High School football team for their 7 years of giving and service to the kids and families at GiGi’s McHenry. Seven teams, seven Sports Days and 3 coaches later, they have pledged to continue the close connection and dedication all year long. Along with Coach…

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Bunco Down 2015 ~ Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 4th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County Bunco Down Benefit! It was a fantastic day! The room was full of laughter, energy and excitement!!  Special thank you to our dedicated committee, donors and sponsors! Please mark your calendars for next year,October 2, 2016!!   Check out these great…

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Be-YOU-tiful Fashion Show 2014

   Sometimes the best moments in life are not caught on a video but are still permanently engraved in our memories. One such moment occurred at the Be-YOU-tiful Spring Fashion Show held recently. All of our models were excited and waited their turn as patiently as possible. Our last model in the lineup, Jamie, was…

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Bunco Down Benefit!

Thank you to all who came out for our 1st Annual Bunco Down Benefit! What a wonderful day full of laughter and joy! A room full of women ( and a few brave men) there to support GiGi’s Playhouse and spread awareness! Thank you, Thank you to everyone. It will only get bigger and better…

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