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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