{"id":135449,"date":"2020-01-13T09:43:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T16:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/?page_id=135449"},"modified":"2020-01-25T19:38:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-26T02:38:17","slug":"national-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/national-media\/","title":{"rendered":"National Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>National Media Links<\/h1>\n<p>For general media inquiries about GiGi\u2019s Playhouse, invitations for appearances by GiGi and Nancy, and for information on how brands can connect with families nationwide: please contact <a href=\"mailto:media@gigisplayhouse.org\">media@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a>\u00a0and someone will respond within one business day.<\/p>\n<h2>GiGi Gianni Wows the Crowd at Wrigley Field<\/h2>\n<p>CBS2 Chicago<\/p>\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w3.cdn.anvato.net\/player\/prod\/v3\/anvload.html?key=eyJtIjoiY2JzIiwidiI6IjQxMTIyNzMiLCJhbnZhY2siOiJEVnpsOVFSem94M1pac1A5Yk51NUxpM1g3b2JRT25xUCIsInNoYXJlTGluayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2JzbG9jLmFsLzJLRnRySHgiLCJwbHVnaW5zIjp7ImNvbXNjb3JlIjp7ImNsaWVudElkIjoiMzAwMDAyMyIsImMzIjoiQ2hpY2Fnby5jYnNsb2NhbC5jb20ifSwiZGZwIjp7ImNsaWVudFNpZGUiOnsiYWRUYWdVcmwiOiJodHRwOi8vcHViYWRzLmcuZG91YmxlY2xpY2submV0L2dhbXBhZC9hZHM%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%3D%3D\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n<p>ABC Chicago<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/video\/embed\/?pid=5364810\" width=\"476\" height=\"267\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p>CBS2 Chicago Full Story<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/video\/be-prepared\/gigi-gianni-sings-national-anthem-at-cubs-game\/vp-AADrsAb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"CBS-GiGi-signs-anthem\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CBS-GiGi-signs-anthem.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CBS-GiGi-signs-anthem.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CBS-GiGi-signs-anthem-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/CBS-GiGi-signs-anthem-768x430.jpg 768w\" alt=\"CBS-GiGi-signs-anthem\" \/> <\/a>\n<p>WGN Chicago<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/cdn2.trb.tv\/iframe.html?ec=xseWYyaTE6e0LQMOkm3BexLv6LwJNT0X&amp;pbid=5d88305d0c6c47eabc12e43063a41c69&amp;pcode=trOTQyOtBWYGl88XLal1pDam4Q-4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p>WGN Chicago &#8211; pre-story<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/cdn2.trb.tv\/iframe.html?ec=wwOXkxaTE6p0EsaZkBp_2Qp6DC5DoV9o&amp;pbid=5d88305d0c6c47eabc12e43063a41c69&amp;pcode=trOTQyOtBWYGl88XLal1pDam4Q-4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparent.com\/learn\/special-needs\/gigis-playhouse-gigi-gianni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teen wants a kinder, more accepting world<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; September 17, 2019<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/news\/20190321\/gigis-playhouse-marks-world-down-syndrome-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse marks World Down Syndrome Day<\/a>\n<iframe src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1659832549\/HJgOtzvzz_default\/index.html?videoId=6016741406001\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Check out GiGi&#8217;s being featured on the Today show!<\/p>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/offsite\/this-mom-founded-gigi-s-playhouse-after-her-daughter-was-diagnosed-with-down-syndrome-1189380675605\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Natalie Bomke from Good Day Chicago stops by to learn about GiGiFIT and how important it is for individuals with Down syndrome!<\/p>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iUWR6T58uzA\" name=\"fitvid2\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<h2>Check out our video<br \/>\non\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PopSugar\/videos\/vb.112402358796244\/906254802744325\/?type=2&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Popsugar&#8217;s Facebook page<\/a>!<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"popsugar-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/popsugar-logo-300x25.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/popsugar-logo-300x25.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/popsugar-logo.jpg 400w\" alt=\"popsugar-logo\" \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PopSugar\/videos\/vb.112402358796244\/906254802744325\/?type=2&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"popsugar video\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/popsugar-video.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/popsugar-video.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/popsugar-video-300x204.jpg 300w\" alt=\"popsugar video\" \/> <\/a>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/169r3LWz5ac\" name=\"fitvid3\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p><strong>Watch the video to see Nancy Stinger- Gianni and this amazing honor GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse.<\/strong> Thank you to Ford Motor Company , Steve Harvey and Kym Whitley and the crew at Steve Harvey TV for recognizing Nancy and donating to this important international organization helping children with Down syndrome and their families while fostering love and acceptance for all! #generationG #grateful #steveharvey #gigisplayhouse #inspired<\/p>\n<h2>GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse TV Coverage<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/on-air\/as-seen-on\/10P-PKG-GIGI-PLAYHOUSE-NETFLIX_Chicago-471714474.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hoffman Estates Nonprofit Wants Netflix Special Removed Over Slur -NBC Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/society\/cafe-allows-adults-with-down-syndrome-to-learn-career-skills\/1819202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cafe Allows Adults With Down Syndrome To Learn Career Skills<\/a>, March 2017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8YRe2N3oznA&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WGN&#8217;s Ana Belaval with Around Town visit GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse<\/a>, Jan 2017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/on-air\/as-seen-on\/gigis-playhouse-hoffman-estates-412477783.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suburban Mom Heads First &#8216;GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse&#8217; in Hoffman Estates<\/a> NBC Chicago (Feb 2017)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/mornings\/212219001-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Good Day Chicago<\/em> &#8211; Gigi and Nancy Gianni Talk with FOX News about Down Syndrome Acceptance Month<\/a> (October 2016)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/society\/chicagoans-you-need-to-know-nancy-gianni\/1436812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windy City Live<\/a> (July 2016)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2016\/06\/16\/health\/cnn-heroes-nancy-gianni\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nancy Gianni Named 2016 CNN Hero<\/a> &#8211; June 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wral.com\/new-playhouse-for-individuals-with-down-syndrome-opens\/15750838\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New playhouse for individuals with Down syndrome opens<\/a> &#8211; June 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twcnews.com\/nc\/triangle-sandhills\/news\/2016\/06\/18\/gigi-s-playhouse-opens-to-aid-those-with-down-syndrome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Opens in the Triangle to Aid Those With Down Syndrome<\/a>\u00a0(RALEIGH), June 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wfla.com\/2016\/06\/02\/gigis-playhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi\u2019s Playhouse is coming to Tampa<\/a>, June 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wifr.com\/home\/headlines\/GiGis-Playhouse-Expanding--367043181.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Expanding<\/a> (Rockford), Jan 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.21alive.com\/news\/local\/GiGis-Playhouse-Down-Syndrome-Developmental-Center-opens-Sunday-366362801.html?vid=a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse: Down Syndrome Developmental Center opens Sunday<\/a> (Fort Wayne), Jan 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/m.kvrr.com\/local-news\/first-down-syndrome-achievement-center-opens-in-north-dakota\/35507518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Down Syndrome Achievement Center Opens in North Dakota<\/a>, Sept 2015<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chicagotonight.wttw.com\/2015\/06\/18\/gigi-s-playhouse#.VYOSQ6cgoLI.facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Tonight<\/a>, June\u00a02015<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dO2cPzC1uuw?list=UUCqL3OUJX7ZX50EOldDaYXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comcast PSA A Place to Belong<\/a>.\u00a0July 2014<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}<\/style>\n<p>&#8221; title=&#8221;<\/p>\n<style>\" \/>\n<p>\" title=\"<\/p>\n<style>\" \/><object width=\"500\" height=\"305\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><embed src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/dO2cPzC1uuw?version=3&#038;hl=en_US\" width=\"500\" height=\"305\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\">The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/flashplayer\/\" title=\"Install from Adobe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the latest Flash Player<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dO2cPzC1uuw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Watch on YouTube\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/object><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dO2cPzC1uuw?version=3&amp;wmode=transparent\" width=\"500\" height=\"305\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NBC National! <a href=\"https:\/\/dailynightly.nbcnews.com\/_news\/2013\/12\/26\/22062305-helping-those-with-down-syndrome-reach-their-highest-potential?lite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helping those with Down syndrome reach their highest potentia<\/a>l. Dec 2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abclocal.go.com\/wls\/story?id=9294033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC GiGi's Playhouse expands<\/a>. Oct 20, 2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/archive\/9294033\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE EXPANDS, OPENS STORE<\/a>&nbsp;- ABC Chicago<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kstp.com\/article\/stories\/s3333324.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GiGi's Playhouse: The First Year<\/a> - Twin Cities<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kvia.com\/video\/Gigi-s-Playhouse-Coming-To-El-Paso\/23732886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GiGi's Playhouse Coming To El Paso<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clipsyndicate.com\/video\/play\/3963063\/special_guests_visit_gigi_s_playhouse_in_cicero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Special guests visit GiGi's Playhouse in Cicero<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today Show! Sept 13, 2013<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}<\/style>\n<p>\" title=\"<\/p>\n<style>\" \/>\" title=\"\n<style>\" \/><object width=\"500\" height=\"305\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><embed src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/4qrNSUvorVM?version=3&#038;hl=en_US\" width=\"500\" height=\"305\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" wmode=\"transparent\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\">The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/flashplayer\/\" title=\"Install from Adobe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the latest Flash Player<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4qrNSUvorVM\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Watch on YouTube\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/object><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4qrNSUvorVM?version=3&amp;wmode=transparent\" width=\"500\" height=\"305\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20130825\/news\/708259897\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse expands services to people with Down syndrome on 10th anniversary<\/a>\u00a0(Oct 27)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abclocal.go.com\/wls\/story?section=resources\/lifestyle_community&amp;id=9217851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse Expands<\/a> - Aug 2013<\/p>\n<p>ABC7 - <a href=\"https:\/\/abclocal.go.com\/wls\/story?section=news\/disability_issues&amp;id=8993033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Couple with Down syndrome celebrates Valentine's Day<\/a> (2013)<\/p>\n<p>FOX 5 - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfoxatlanta.com\/story\/19801827\/gigis-playhouse-disney-on-ice-help-kids-feel-like-stars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disney on Ice help kids feel like stars<\/a> (oct 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=upMxZmaW-2Y&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I have a voice Gallery<\/a> (oct 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.9wsyr.com\/news\/local\/story\/First-Gigi-s-Playhouse-opens-in-CNY\/eMN6oJKX8UOLGM2DD2F0zQ.cspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syracuse GiGi's Opens!<\/a> (Nov 2012)<\/p>\n<p>WHOTV \u00a013 - <a href=\"https:\/\/whotv.com\/2012\/02\/21\/13-cares-a-local-program-is-giving-some-special-kids-a-chance-at-normal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A local program is giving some special kids a change at normal<\/a>\u00a0(March 2012)<\/p>\n<p>CBS2 -<a href=\"https:\/\/chicago.cbslocal.com\/2012\/02\/10\/your-chicago-gigis-playhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Rob Johnson reporting on GiGi's Playhouse<\/a>\u00a0(2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/minnesota.cbslocal.com\/video\/8340469-gigis-playhouse-opens-this-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twin Cities Opening<\/a> (2012)<\/p>\n<p>KSTP news -<a href=\"https:\/\/kstp.com\/article\/stories\/s2894301.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Twin Cities Opening<\/a> (2012)<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABC 7 news story\u00a0<\/strong>(August 2011) <a href=\"https:\/\/abclocal.go.com\/wls\/video?id=8313757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse raises awareness of Down Syndrome<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABC 7 news story\u00a0<\/strong>(August 2008)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abclocal.go.com\/wls\/story?section=news\/disability_issues&amp;id=6340075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Channel 7<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABC 7 news clip\u00a0<\/strong>(July 2006)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/abc-July_27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Radio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wgci.iheart.com\/media\/play\/27712486\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WGCI-FM, Chicago 107.5 FM<\/a>: interview with Nancy Gianni<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voiceamerica.com\/episode\/94936\/a-heros-journey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Voice America Radio<\/em><strong> - <\/strong>A Hero\u2019s Journey: Nancy Gianni, Founder GiGi\u2019s Playhouse<\/a>\u00a0 (October 2016)<\/p>\n<p>WBEZ -<a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/wbez\/down-syndrome-130503-jm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0GiGi's Playhouse gives teens with Down Syndrome their moment in the spotlight<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kjan.com\/audio\/BackyardandBeyond05152013.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Backyard and Beyond with Lavon Eblen on KJAN in Atlantic, Iowa<\/a>\u00a0 (5-15-13)<\/p>\n<h2>Newspaper\/Online<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wgnradio.com\/2018\/01\/26\/steve-cochran-full-show-01-26-18-final-friday-of-january-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nancy &amp; GiGi on the Steve Cochran Show to share how Netflix Comedian has crossed the line to hate speech.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-press.com\/story\/news\/2017\/07\/29\/gigis-playhouse-resource-down-syndrome-celebrates-fort-myers-opening\/517669001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse, resource for Down syndrome, celebrates Fort Myers opening<\/a> - July 2017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/suburbs\/hinsdale\/lifestyles\/ct-bcr-faces-gigigala-tl-0504-20170421-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gala raises $600,000 for GiGi's Playhouse<\/a> - April\u00a02017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chicago-woman.com\/new_noteworthy\/gigi\u2019s-playhouse-celebrates-world-down-syndrome-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day<\/a> - March 2017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/chicagoparent\/docs\/januarymtg_2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mom of the Month, Chicago Parent<\/a> - Dec 2017<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/PDF_news\/nd16-Carousel-Possible-Dreams-print.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Carousel of Possible Dreams<\/a> - Oct 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/senatormcconchie.com\/Portals\/26\/October%20Community%20Spotlight.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senator McConchie Commnity Spotlight<\/a> - October 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mysocialgoodnews.com\/gigis-playhouse-experiences-unprecedented-growth-launching-national-movement-shift-syndrome-awareness-acceptance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>My Social Good<\/em> - Gigi\u2019s Playhouse Experiences Unprecedented Growth<\/a> (October 2016)<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparent.com\/magazines\/web-only\/2016-october\/gigis-playhouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Chicago Parent Magazine<\/em> -The Local Mom Superhero<\/a> (October 2016)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20160929\/entlife\/160928589\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Daily Herald<\/em> - \u00a0Harvey Surprises Founder of GiGi\u2019s Playhouse<\/a> (September 2016)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/suburbs\/daily-southtown\/news\/ct-sta-vickroy-down-syndrome-st-1010-20161007-column.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Chicago Tribune<\/em> - Shepard Dance Team Helps Change Down Syndrome Awareness<\/a> (October 2016)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20161013\/submitted\/161019401\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Daily Herald -<\/em> GiGi's Playhouse Marks Down Syndrome Acceptance Month<\/a>\u00a0(October 2016)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/suburbs\/arlington-heights\/community\/chi-ugc-article-gigis-playhouse-marks-down-syndrome-acceptan-2016-10-14-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Chicago Tribune - <\/em>\u00a0GiGi's Playhouse Marks Down Syndrome Acceptance Month<\/a>\u00a0(October 2016)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chicago-woman.com\/events\/gigis-playhouse-chicago-grand-re-opening-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Chicago Woman - <\/em>\u00a0Spreads News about Gigi\u2019s Re Grand Opening<\/a> (October 2016)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparent.com\/magazines\/web-only\/2016-october\/gigis-playhouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Parent <\/a>- Oct 17, 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20160721\/news\/160729973\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village of Hoffman Estates honors GiGi's Playhouse and its founder<\/a> - July 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.journal-topics.com\/news\/article_e988df34-3282-11e6-ab11-230c62fa779c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Dash\u2019 Participants Rave About Rosemont<\/a> - June 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qconline.com\/news\/releases\/gigi-s-playhouse-founder-nancy-gianni-named-cnn-hero\/article_f2a448fc-6e53-56d7-b340-311c46c3033f.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse founder Nancy Gianni named CNN Hero<\/a> - June 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/ohio\/lakewood-oh\/founder-gigis-playhouse-named-cnn-hero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Founder of GiGi's Playhouse Named CNN Hero<\/a>- June 2016<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"head\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20160616\/news\/160619130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Founder of Hoffman Estates-based GiGi's Playhouse a 2016 CNN Hero<\/a> - June 2016<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.living60010.com\/the-talk-in-60010\/2015\/12\/18\/the-barrington-area-community-foundation-17th-annual-donor-appreciation-dinner-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi\u2019s Playhouse honored at Barrington Area Community Foundation Banquet<\/a>\u00a0- Jan 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20140201\/news\/702019876\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Herald Coverage of Hugs and Mugs Opening <\/a>- Feb 2014<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20131027\/news\/710279810\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse Celebrates Opening of New Achievement Center<\/a> - Oct 27, 13<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20131005\/news\/710059896\/?interstitial=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New GiGi's Playhouse underway; donations still needed<\/a> - Oct 5, 13<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20130825\/news\/708259897\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse expands services to people with Down syndrome on 10th anniversary<\/a> - Aug 25, 2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybarringtonlife.com\/2013\/08\/01\/one-diagnosis-makes-all-the-difference\/aq9qeeo\/?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One diagnosis makes all the difference<\/a>\u00a0- Aug 6, 2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/state-resources\/gigis-playhouse-for-down-syndrome-support-opens-in-the-twin-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse opens in the Twin Cities<\/a> (March 2013)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisepub.com\/dakotacountystar\/living\/feature_stories\/gigi-s-playhouse-helps-ssc-girl-achieve-literacy-lifestyle-goals\/article_5861e8d8-7b7a-11e2-9a9d-001a4bcf6878.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GiGi's Playhouse helps SSC Girl Achieve literacy, lifestyle goals<\/a> (Feb 2013)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/swm\/?p=900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syracuse Women<\/a> (Jan 2013)<\/p>\n<p>Southtown Star - <a href=\"https:\/\/southtownstar.suntimes.com\/news\/16930072-418\/gigis-playhouse-in-oak-forest-supports-down-syndrome-kids-families.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oak Forest Opening<\/a> (Dec 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.messengernews.net\/page\/content.detail\/id\/553095\/Gallery-of-voices-at-TRMC.html?nav=5010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallery of voices at TRMC <\/a>(Dec 2012)<\/p>\n<p>Quad City times - <a href=\"https:\/\/qctimes.com\/gigi-s-playhouse-open-in-moline\/article_ecef885e-194e-11e2-81d5-001a4bcf887a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Playhouse open in Moline <\/a>(Oct 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcci.com\/news\/central-iowa\/New-Jordan-Creek-Mall-murals-you-need-to-see\/-\/9357080\/16777500\/-\/8pt3umz\/-\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jordan Creek Mall murals<\/a> (September 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westdesmoines.patch.com\/groups\/arts-and-entertainment\/p\/gallery-installation-at-west-des-moines-mall-to-tell-dee5713ce7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gallery at West Des Moines Mall to Tell Story of Down Syndrome in the Metro<\/a> (Sept 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staff.blogs.atlantafalcons.com\/2012\/04\/27\/falcons-rise-up-to-introduce-new-physical-therapy-program-at-gigi\u2019s-playhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FALCONS RISE UP TO INTRODUCE NEW PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM AT GIGI\u2019S PLAYHOUSE<\/a> (April 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/localnews\/ci_20032894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twin Cities opening<\/a> (2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oakforest.patch.com\/groups\/business-news\/p\/gigi-s-playhouse-oak-forest-eyes-opening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oak Forest Opening<\/a> (Patch 2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syracuse.com\/news\/index.ssf\/2012\/06\/mom_launching_gigis_playhouse.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syracuse opening<\/a> (2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/article\/20130513\/business\/705139958\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Herald<\/a> - Life not the same for Hoffman Mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands \u00a0(2012)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/siouxcityjournal.com\/lifestyles\/local\/sioux-city-s-gigi-s-playhouse-supports-those-with-down\/article_b15ae04c-e1d2-58f5-9356-8c712856d6e6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sioux City's GiGi's Playhouse supports those with Down syndrome<\/a> (2011)<\/p>\n<p><em>(articles below are saved as PDF files)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/Triblocal-nov09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo exhibition gives Down syndrome awareness a voice - Nov 09<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/Herald_5K_6-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herald News - Jan 2006<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/enterprise_april-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enterprise - April 2005<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/sun_april-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plainfield Sun - April 2005<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/south_barr_PD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Barrington Park District - May 2006<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegrandelife.com\/MAYonline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Grand Life - May 2007 (pg 24)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/story\/?id=200423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Herald - June 2008<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>i have a voice gallery opening<\/strong> at Lutheran General Hospital,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/triblocal.com\/park-ridge\/community\/galleries\/2010\/09\/i-have-a-voice-gallery-opening-at-lutheran-general-hospital\/#\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Traveling Gallery PSAs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/DsFC_30a.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PSA-1(30sec)<\/a><strong>|<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.com\/Media-articles\/DsFC_60.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PSA-2(60 secs)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Chicagoan of the Year!\u00a0<em>Congratulations, Nancy!!<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Founder of GiGi's Playhouse, Nancy Gianni, has been voted as a Chicagoan of the Year. Nancy's dedication to making the world a better place for all individuals with Down syndrome is obvious to all who know her. Her inspiration comes from her beautiful daughter GiGi and her passion has inspired many to spread positive awareness about Down syndrome in their communities. Click on the following link and scroll down to hear how Nancy channeled her passion into an unstoppable mission that has spread throughout the nation!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagomag.com\/Chicago-Magazine\/January-2009\/Bright-Knights\/Nancy-Gianni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.chicagomag.com\/Chicago-Magazine\/January-2009\/Bright-Knights\/Nancy-Gianni\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Media Links For general media inquiries about GiGi\u2019s Playhouse, invitations for appearances by GiGi and Nancy, and for information on how brands can connect with families nationwide: please contact media@gigisplayhouse.org\u00a0and someone will respond within one business day. 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