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National Best of All Award
GiGi’s is driven by 5 Core Values 1. Enthusiastic – Bring positive, high energy to your work. 2. Best Of All – We are always looking to improve every day, with all that we do. Challenge yourself every day. 3. Get it Done – Making things happen and blasting through barriers when needed. Figure it…
Read More2022 Gala Awards
Every year we take some time to recognize a few volunteers and/or participants at the annual Gala and this year was no different. At GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers and participants are at the heart of what we do. In 2022, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities has logged close to 4000 volunteer hours with volunteers performing various roles…
Read More5 Ways to Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2022
October is Down syndrome awareness month and while we celebrate the #BestofAll achievements of our participants every day we plan special ways to show support and celebrate in your special way throughout October. This year we have a great lineup of activities! Carnival Kick-off DSAM with us on October 1 from 9 am – 11…
Read MoreUntil Next Time
Many of you met our friend Kathryn at the Playhouse this summer. We’re sad to see her internship come to an end. We asked her to share a little about her experience and below is what she had to say! My name is Kathryn Benshish, and I just completed my summer internship at GiGi’s Playhouse.…
Read MoreMeet Ms. Stephanie!
We are excited to introduce you to our new Leaps & Bounds Program Leader, Stephanie Witt! We asked Stephanie to share a little bit about herself and below is what she had to say. Hello, families! I am so excited to be joining GiGi’s Playhouse this summer as the leader of Leaps and Bounds! I…
Read MoreKiss Your Momma
Where do I even begin? The 2022 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Superhero Run/Walk was such an emotional roller coaster! This was my 7th year for the run/walk. Many of you have been around much longer than that but every year I just can’t imagine how the event can get any better. This year was the #bestofall…
Read MorePersonal Blog, star date 3.21
Personal Blog, star date 3.21 Ok, so only Star Trekkies will get that, but this is a personal BLOG. As you all may know, while I have been the contracted Speech Pathologist here at GiGi’s for about 2 years this year was my first year of being fully on staff as the Program Coordinator and…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day 2022
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is just around the corner and we have lots of fun ways for your to show your support and love and to celebrate! WDSD Shirts & Celebration Kits Our annual WDSD shirts are now available for purchase. We suggest ordering by March 1st to ensure delivery prior to 3.21.22 which…
Read MoreMeet Madeline
Please help us welcome Maddie to the Playhouse. She is one of the interns from St Ambrose University spending the spring with us. We asked Maddie to share a little bit about herself to help us and all of you get to know her. Hi! My name is Madeline Blackbourn, but most people call me…
Read MoreMeet Maria
Here at GiGi’s, we’re gearing up for spring and our local colleges are beginning their first semesters for 2022. We are excited to have 3 interns joining us this spring (two from St Ambrose University and one from Augustana College). They are hitting the ground running with great ideas, planning, and so much more. Today…
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