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Dash Team Highlight: Max’s Maniacs
Who inspired this team and what makes them EXTRA awesome? Max is our awesome 6 yo who happens to rock that extra chromosome! He’s charming, energetic, smart, and definitely a…
Read MoreJoin Us for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee!
Are you ready to make a positive impact while having fun and staying active? Look no further than GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge or as we call it the Dash…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Giovanna, a High School Student
Giovanna Pierri is the President of Nicolet High School’s ”Feed the Need Club.” She coordinated all of the volunteers for both the Glow Party (12/29/2023) and Noon Years Eve event…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Marquette University Occupational Therapy Dept.
Students from Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences in the area of Occupational Therapy (OT) facilitated our Fall 2023 GiGi Prep program with an emphasis on building communication skills, money…
Read MoreCommunity Connection – Brillant DPI
On Nov. 16, 2023, GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee had new pictures applied to the Welcome Windows greeting everyone as they walk past and enter GiGi’s. The company applying the new pictures…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Tyler Madoche – Empowering Inclusivity while getting participants GiGiFIT!
We say goodbye this month to Tyler Madoche – our long-time GiGiFIT instructor at Balance Fitness, who came to us in August 2021 and quickly became the heart and soul…
Read MoreThe Power of Inclusion: Celebrating Local Individuals with Down Syndrome in Swimming
At first glance, swimming may seem like a simple recreational activity or sport, but for individuals with Down syndrome, there is more to it than that. The joys and challenges…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All: Luke
Luke has been making strides in his sight-word reading with his tutor Marissa over the past two sessions of 1:1 Literacy Tutoring. Marissa collaborated with our Program and Volunteer Coordinator…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All: Beatrix
Beatrix attended the Noon Year’s Eve Party with her family. When Lauren said hello to her, she looked her in the eyes and said ‘hi’ back right away. This special…
Read MoreParent Perspective, What does GiGi’s mean to me?
Hi, my name is Becky Archibald. My husband Dave and I have a daughter named Caroline who is almost 2 1/2 years old. The first time that we went to…
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