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GiGi’s Playhouse and Harry Moon Books Launch Inclusive Book Highlighting Down Syndrome
CHICAGO, March 14, 2025 – GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is thrilled to announce the release of Harry Moon’s “GiGi’s...
GiGi’s Playhouse Advocates for Acceptance this Down Syndrome Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2024 – As October begins, GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness...
GiGi’s Playhouse Set to Open 61st Location in Portland, Oregon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 20, 2024 (Portland, OR) — GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is proud to announce the grand...
GiGi’s Playhouse Set to Open Landmark 60th Location in Simi Valley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 12, 2024 (Simi Valley, CA) — It’s a ribbon cutting 21 years in the making. GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of...
Charity boxing match to take place in Lincoln Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2024 (Chicago, IL) – Forget silent auctions or fancy galas – a different kind of charity event is hitting Chicago....
GiGi’s Playhouse receives groundbreaking $2 million MacKenzie Scott grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2024 – GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, has been awarded a $2 million grant by...
GiGi’s Playhouse announces partnership with HYROX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2024 – In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, has...
GiGi’s Playhouse Invites Families, Schools, and Corporate America to: Take the iacceptyou.org Pledge on World Down Syndrome Day
As World Down Syndrome Day approaches on March 21st, GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, a global leader in the Down syndrome community, is calling...
Past News Releases
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2021
- GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates Down Syndrome Acceptance Month | October 1, 2021
- GiGi's Playhouse Partners with Bain & Company to Reimagine It's Strategy for a Post-Covid World | March 1, 2021
- U.S. Olympic Bobsledder Representing GiGi’s Playhouse | February 25, 2021
- GiGi’s Playhouse Set to Hold Virtual i have a voice Reimagined Gala | February 8, 2021
- GiGi Gianni is first person with Down syndrome to co-host video podcast | February 3, 2021
2020
- GiGi’s Playhouse Founder Makes International News for COVID-19 Response | October 21, 2020
- GiGi’s Playhouse Marks 50th Grand Opening! | October 6, 2020
- GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates Down Syndrome Acceptance Month | September 21, 2020
- GiGi’s Playhouse Launches GiGi’s Generation G Concert Series | August 24, 2020
- GiGi’s Playhouse Hosts 7th Annual Golf Outing | August 12, 2020
- This Nonprofit Produced 4,000 Hours of Video So Kids With Down Syndrome Can Learn From Home | May 21, 2020
- GiGi's Playhouse Launches 'Step to Accept Challenge' Virtual Run-Walk-Ride to Spread Message of Acceptance Around the World | May 1, 2020 (Spanish Version)
- GiGi’s Playhouse and Lock Laces® Partner for Acceptance - April 2020 (PDF)
- GiGi’s Playhouse Receives $50,000 Donation from Voya Foundation - April 2020 (PDF)
- GiGi's at Home bringing free virtual programming to individuals with special needs | April 3, 2020 (Spanish Version)
2019
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GiGi’s Playhouse Wins Six-Figure Grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation - June 2019 (PDF)
- Teenager with Down Syndrome Wows Cubs Fans with National Anthem - June 2019 (PDF)
2018
- GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with Microsoft - November 2018 PDF
2017
- GiGi's Playhouse breaks new records with 321 Days of Acceptance:
Surpasses 1.3 million Facebook fans reached by introducing the world to someone with Down syndrome for 200 consecutive days! - GiGi's Playhouse announces very first location planned for California, Nancy and GiGi to attend pre-opening fundraiser!
- GiGi's Playhouse debuts pilot of Pop-Up Playhouse and Mobile Programming in Lincoln, IL.
- 321 days of acceptance for people of all abilities
- The Best Finish Line in all of Chicagoland, June 2017 - PDF
- GiGi's Playhouse Chicagoland Gala March 2017 - PDF
2016
- GiGi's Playhouse 2016 National Convention - PDF
- GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE EXPERIENCES UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH, WHILE LAUNCHING A NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO SHIFT FROM DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH TO ACCEPTANCE MONTH IN OCTOBER: gigis-playhouse-dsam-press-release-final
- Nancy Gianni, founder of GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, officially named a 2016 CNN Hero! - June 2016
- Northwestern University Dance Marathon Announces GiGi’s Playhouse as its 2017 Primary Beneficiary, May 2016 PDF
2015
Changing Down Syndrome One Mile At A Time: Local Business Donates Tractor Trailer To Support GiGi’s Playhouse, Oct 2015 PDF
Tee Up for Individuals with Down syndrome: GiGi’s Playhouse Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Outing, Aug 2015 PDF
Breaking Sports News From GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, Jan 26 PDF
i have a voice Gala To Benefit Individuals With Down Syndrome, Jan 22 PDF
2014
- GiGi Fest 2014 Celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Month at GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, Oct 6 PDF
- GiGi's Fest - September 8, 2014 PDF
- GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates Down Syndrome with “A Place to Belong” Public Service Announcement Aug 29, 2014 - PDF
- Special Olympian Silver Medalist Out Putts Competition - Aug 20, 2014 - PDF
- Chicagoland Charity Paying it Forward and Accepts #IceBucketChallenge -Aug 18, 2014 - PDF
- Chicagoland Charity to Host Golf Outing - July 1, 2014 - PDF
- Chicagoland Charity Launches V-21 Vitamin Cookie - July 14, 2014 - PDF