Watching Parker Grow at GiGi’s Playhouse: From Sweet Baby Steps to Full Sprints
Let's get to know Parker Reeves and his family If you have ever been at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, chances are you have seen Parker. He is the tiny blur racing down the hallway, bursting with joy, blowing kisses, giving hugs, and lighting up the room with his infectious energy....
Run for 21: A SUPER Record-Breaking Day of Joy, Community, and Momentum
Walk or Run - GiGi's Playhouse OC is Raising Awareness about Down Syndrome SflyProxyVersion 1; On June 14, 2025, the Oso Trail in Mission Viejo came alive with capes, cheers, and community spirit as over 200 participants gathered for our annual Run for 21: GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge for GiGi's Playhouse...
LEGO Fun Unleashed at GiGi’s Playhouse OC’s Teen Tastic
Generous highschooler donates brand new LEGOs to GiGi's Playhouse Orange Count Site Manager, Suzanne Scott, with Santa Margarita Catholic High School student, Ryan Shi, and his generous donation of brand new, never opened LEGO sets. Ryan Shi is a true Best of All inspiration at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County. As...
Deeba Making a Delightful Difference
At GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, Deeba’s kindness, leadership, and heart for inclusion shine bright Super star volunteer, Deeba, with awesome participant, Jack, during Teen Tastic on Tuesday nights from 6pm-7pm At GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, we’re lucky to be surrounded by volunteers who bring passion, patience, and positivity to everything...
Living the Wonderful Weis Way
The Weis family is building connection, spreading kindness, and making memories at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County Andrew Weis with his friend, Phil, during GiGi's Kitchen adult. A beautiful aspect of GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County is the connection built not only among individuals with Down syndrome, but among their siblings as...
Catherine McPhee’s Extraordinary Mission to Empower the Down Syndrome Community
Catherine McPhee Leads with Purpose and Love to Uplift the Down Syndrome Community Catherine McPhee standing next to the photo of her Granddaughter and participant at GiGi's Playhouse OC, Kelly McPhee Catherine McPhee is a force of nature within GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, dedicating her time, expertise, and heart to...
Gorgeous Georgia Always On Our Mind
Georgia Shean is a Best of All Participant, Advocate, & Friend Georgia with her signature red lip during a line dancing class at GiGI's Playhouse Orange County When we think about the spirit of GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, we think of Georgia Shean. Georgia, 25, is a proud participant and...
Sam: Magnificent Mama of 4
In honor of Mother's Day, let's learn about Samantha Kats and the Kats Family The Kats Family. Steve, Samantha, Liv, Dutch, Tillie, Malou The Kats Family embodies everything GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County stands for—family, inclusion, support, and fun. This family of six plays an integral role in our Playhouse, each...
15 Honey-Do Helpful Heroes: Mitsubishi Electric US
Mitsubishi Electric Employees Spark Joy & Get It Done at the Playhouse! The amazing and helpful team from Mitsubishi Electric US getting it done at GiGi's Playhouse Orange County. A huge inspiration and thank you to Mitsubishi Electric US for once again rolling up their sleeves and tackling Suzanne's honey-do...
Remarkable Heartfelt Generosity
Gable Heart Beats Donates AED to GiGi’s Playhouse Site Manager, Suzanne Scott, proudly displaying the new AED machine for GiGi's Playhouse Orange County, generously donated from Gable Heart Beats Foundation. We are profoundly grateful to the Gable Heart Beats Foundation for their generous donation of an AED machine to GiGi’s...
Dear Rhett: Sweet Sentiments from a Courageous Momma to her Wonderful Son
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day: Loving posts through the years to Rhett from his mother, Kristin Instagram notes from mom, Kristin, to her son, Rhett (pictured above) Each year on World Down Syndrome Day, GiGi's Playhouse Orange County board member Kristin Daniels shares a heartfelt post in honor...
The Marvelous March 2025 Informative Newsletter
Check out the fun happening in March at the Playhouse March fun at the Playhouse for our participants and volunteers March is an exciting and meaningful month at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County! We are gearing up for two major celebrations that highlight the heart of our mission. On March 14,...