Archive for September 2025

When I think about GiGi’s Playhouse, one word immediately comes to mind: joy. Time and time again, I leave the playhouse with a huge smile on my face. Everyone who walks in the door is immediately surrounded by love and support. The volunteers, staff, and board members are deeply passionate about what they do, and…

Growing up in South Florida, my best friend had an uncle with severe intellectual disabilities. I watched his mother and grandmother work tirelessly to care for them with dignity and respect. Every Christmas, Uncle Larry would visit. Despite his challenges, to us, he was simply “Uncle Larry.” We’d play with our new presents, the age…