World Down Syndrome Day 2020

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities!

March 21st

!!UPDATE!!

The Open House, Rock Star Bingo and Orange Leaf Deal have been cancelled. The Teachers’ Aide Store will continue to offer their specials and fundraisers on our behalf. Stay tuned for virtual celebrations in the works! 

Open House at GiGi’s

10 am -2 pm

Games, Prizes, Free Socks, and Snacks too! Why socks? Because we are rocking our socks all day! What do the chromosomes in the picture below look like to you? We see socks!! Wear your fun colorful and crazy looking socks (get some for free at our Open House) all day to show your support! If anyone asks about your socks, you can help spread the message! We will also have awareness bracelets and ribbons for you when you stop by the Open House! Lundgren Chiropractic will be here to do free screenings too!

Down syndrome is caused by 3 copies of the 21st chromosome which is why 3/21 is World Down Syndrome Day!

Teachers’ Aide Fundraiser

10 am – 6 pm at both QC locations

4601 16th St Suite B in Moline and 902 West Kimberly in Davenport

Stop in to get your educational materials and supplies and show them your fun socks so a portion of the purchase is donated to GiGi’s!

Orange Leaf Special

12 pm – 10 pm at Orange Leaf (next to GiGi’s)

Buy One, Get One 1/2 off All Day! Show them your fun colorful socks to get the deal!

Rock Star Bingo

6 pm – 9 pm at The Phoenix 111 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA

Join us for a music themed bingo event! Register here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities/rock-star-bingo

2020 World Down Syndrome Day Shirts

The 2020 WDSD shirts are still available to purchase online at https://www.bonfire.com/gigis-playhouse-quad-cities-wdsd-2020/

Various styles and colors available. Items are delivered right to you!

Spread the Word

Download the WDSD flier and post it on a bulletin board near you!

Learn More

Learn more about Down syndrome on our website

https://gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities/ds-101

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