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Cody shows his Best of All!
Cody shows his Best of All! As it was the last session (of the summer and) we ended up being the only ones there, but it was OK. Cody loved it. He really connected with Ryan (GiGiFIT Kids Program Leader). This was Cody’s first time doing GiGiFIT. I wasn’t sure if this was going to be…
Read MoreMy why!
My why! The reason I can’t give up. It’s my duty to make sure you are provided every opportunity or advantage to be whatever you choose and to share you with as many people as possible. You are the embodiment of non-judgment, acceptance, and unconditional love. The world needs you! If you can face your…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Katie – GiGi Kitchen Program Leader
Katie – GiGi Kitchen Program Leader Hello! My name is Katie Vitalbo and I lead the summer virtual GiGi Kitchen program. I am a born and raised Wisconsin girl. My husband, Dave, and I have been married for 21 years and have three beautiful daughters. We also have a dog named Max, a cat named Jambalaya,…
Read MoreMonty shows his Best of All!
Monty has been having a great time at Leaps and Bounds over the last few weeks! He has demonstrated his Best of All skills while working on his finger and hand strength in playing with play-doh. This increased strength will help him to manipulate objects and learn to coordinate his muscles/movements to write. Monty had…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: GiGi Prep an adult OT and life skills program
GiGi Prep with Mount Mary University OT This NEW program will be led by Master’s students from Mt. Mary’s Occupational Therapy (OT) program under the supervision of a licensed professor. Participants (ages 18 and older) will apply for this specialty program. Together they will work on their communication skills to become self-advocates and Playhouse Ambassadors. Participants will develop skills…
Read MoreThe Winning Team – A Thoughtful Donation
Kirsten is a longtime friend of the Anderson family. She’s watched Bea grow up and knows how much GiGi’s has benefited her life. Kirsten works at Kohler Co. and her IT department had a logo competition where the winning department got to pick a nonprofit of choice for a donation. Thankfully Kirsten thought of GiGi’s…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Holly
Hi, my name Holly and I am an intern for GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee. I am a senior at Alverno College studying health education. I was so excited when I heard about GiGi’s Playhouse and that I could be a part of it! I started my internship this spring amidst the COVID shutdown. Although I have not been able to…
Read MoreThe Diagnosis
The Diagnosis I remember clear as day, like it was just yesterday, sitting in my OB’s office for my 12-week appointment for baby. This was the appointment that we had to decide if we wanted to do any genetic testing to rule out any issues that our anatomy scan could possibly miss. At this time…
Read MoreBest of All – Oliver
*Register for in-person GiGiFIT Summer Sessions (all ages) starting May 1st on the GiGiFIT application page. Oliver showed his Best of All during the 8-week winter session of GiGiFIT Toddler. Oliver comes ready to work and play hard every session. He has a great time with the other participants and Ms. Kelly. He has become more independent and…
Read MoreProgram Highlight – Volunteer Orientation At Home (virtual)
At VIRTUAL Volunteer Orientation, you will learn best practices in supporting children and adults with Down syndrome as well as learn about the programs offered at GiGi’s Playhouse and how you can be a part of this amazing community. Orientation lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Download Microsoft Teams, you will be asked to join our Volunteering…
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