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Row For A Reason
Check out this awesome video recap and join us in shouting a huge THANK YOU to On The End CrossFit and everyone who planned, supported, and participated in Middle Tennessee Row for a Reason 2016…including our very own EPIC adults and the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders!! We are incredibly grateful. Your generosity and support are helping…
Read MoreEPIC Artwork!
We want to shout a big THANK YOU to Ms. Melinda of Artwork by Melinda – Social Artworking Consultant for leading our EPIC Adults in an awesome painting class tonight! They had tons of fun, encouraged one another, followed directions, and learned that, in art, there are no mistakes…just different opportunities.
Read MoreThank You Frank for choosing GiGi’s for your eagle scout project!
We want to shout a HUGE thank you to our friend Frank, a local Boy Scout, for choosing GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville as the organization to help while advancing to be an Eagle Scout. Through many conversations with Frank, we discussed what was needed here at GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville. We decided that a huge piece we…
Read MoreThank You For Another Wonderful Year!
GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville has had a wonderful year full of program expansion and achievements. We have been able to expand our tutoring program to include math, to start a new adult program, and to encourage healthy lifestyles with our new Friends, Fun, and Fitness program. With your help, GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville has been able to provide…
Read MoreHannah’s EPIC Job!
Our EPIC Adult Program meets weekly to provide opportunities for socialization and community involvement, while creating a fun and memorable experience for its participants. Participants work on vocational, communication, and social skills to boost confidence and encourage independence. Hannah participated in our first EPIC program over the summer. Her parents commented, “We are thrilled about Gigi’s offering…
Read MoreHappy 2nd Birthday GiGi’s Nashville!
Two years ago today GiGi’s Playhouse opened it’s doors in Nashville. We are so grateful for all the support we have received from the community, all of the new friends we have made, and for all of the lives we have touched!! With your support we have added 5 new programs, tutored over 50 students…
Read MoreInspired by GiGi’s Volunteers!
Come check out our new “volunteer of the month” display at the Playhouse, to honor all of our amazing volunteers! This month, we chose Gay Sakich as the Volunteer of the Month, because of all of her hard work and countless hours she put into GiGi’s the month of September. She not only brings her expertise…
Read MoreWe Love Our Volunteers!
Our EPIC Adult Participants wanted to thank all of our amazing volunteers by ending our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner with an EPIC dance party! We could not have thought of a better way to show how much our volunteers truly mean us. Thank you for helping us change the way the world views Down syndrome!
Read More2 and Under Supports and Educates!
Our 2 and Under Program continues to grow week after week, last week we had 11 families participate! This program is the perfect place for children 2 and under to meet new friends, learn, and grow, while parents have the opportunity to socialize and network with one another. Here is what our Assistant Program Leader, Jolene…
Read More3-21 Fun Run
We had so much fun at First Annual 3-21 Fun Run! We kicked off our event with all of our Superheroes running in our Dash for Down syndrome. It was truly inspirational to watch our kids and families walk, run, and super-scoot around the Lipscomb University Track! Congratulations to our top three teams: Team SuperSylvie,…
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