A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Fashion Show Sponsors & Donors

Our 2025 Runway of Joy Fashion Show: Speak Up. Be Bold! was made possible because of the incredible generosity and dedication of our sponsors, in-kind donors, and community partners. Every gift of time, talent, and treasure helps our participants shine on stage and ensures that GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee can continue offering FREE educational and therapeutic programs all year long.

We are deeply grateful to each of the following supporters:

Spotlight Sponsors

• Four Leaf Financial Planning – Thank you for your outstanding sponsorship and belief in our mission. Your partnership ensures that our runway—and our programs—continue to inspire and empower.
• Gramroll & Associates – American Family Insurance – Your sponsorship helps make dreams possible, both on stage and in life. Thank you for standing with our families and participants.

In-Kind Donors & Partners

• Kohl’s – Thank you for outfitting 20 of our models in adaptive fashion that celebrates confidence and individuality.
• SHOP – Your generosity embellished each participant with personalized necklaces and rugged bracelets for each model
• Mathnasium – Thank you for your swag bag contributions and for investing in learning and growth!
• Blue Iris Creative Co – We appreciate your eye for detail that captured the day and highlighted our models in the best way!
• We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym – Thank you for donating a basket full of joy, fun, and energy for our families.
• Northstar Printing & Graphics – Your printing support brought our event materials to life with professionalism and care.
• UW-Milwaukee Communication Sciences and Disorders Department – Thank you for your ongoing partnership in education and inclusion and the fantastic gift basket for the raffle!
• Wisconsin Athletic Club – Your support of our raffle inspires wellness and community strength.
• Digital Logic – We appreciate your videography and generosity in keeping our message shining bright.
• Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Center – Thank you for sharing your space and mission of inclusion with us.
• North Shore Chamber of Commerce – Your community partnership helps spread our mission of acceptance for all we appreciate your support of adding to our swag bags.
• Stan’s Fit for Your Feet – Thank you for supporting our swag bags and adding comfort and care to our celebration.
• Wonderland Bookshop – Your raffle basket contributions will foster literacy and imagination.
• Impressions Salon – Thank you for styling our models and adding some glitter to their already dazzling selves!
• Harry Moon Books – Your generous book donations inspire creativity and joy.
• Trader Joe’s – Thank you for providing the swag bags for us to fill with goodness and smiles.

And a special shoutout

To our event committee and volunteers, whose countless hours, creativity, and energy made this event unforgettable—thank you! Committee members include: Erin Anderson-Event Chair, Kelly Ramsak, Helen Lambron, Dawn Hennes, Therese Hennes, Megan Zintek-Daczyk, Sara Van Deurzen, Becky Diamond, and honorable mentions the Anderson Family, the Van Deurzen Family, Fernanda Mooney and Steve Mellone!

Every single gift—whether financial, in-kind, or through time and talent—makes a difference. Together, you helped us create a runway that celebrates EveryBODY and supports programs like the Amina Grace Speech & Language Program, 1:1 Literacy Tutoring, Book Club, and 1:1 Math Tutoring.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for helping us Speak Up and Be Bold!