What does GiGis mean to me, Joy!
When asked “What does being a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse mean to me?” my response has to be “Joy”. If I were to create a visual representation of this, it would be a photo collage. Framed in the middle would be an image of a toddler laughing as she participates...
Music is indeed FUNdamental!
The sheer joy on the faces of each Kindermusik kid reflects the joy I feel in my heart every time I share music with my GiGi’s families. One of my Favorite songs is Magic Moments, and that aptly describes what happens when I, Mom, Nana or loving caregiver connect with...
The GiGi’s community is a family of love and support
When we received a prenatal diagnosis that Dylan would have Down syndrome we were scared and had no clue where to start for support outside of our medical network. We lived in Minneapolis at the time and had received a "Welcome Basket" when Dylan was born, which provided a brochure...
A warm feeling when I walk through the doors of GiGi’s
When I think of GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh an emotional reaction comes over me that is difficult to put into words. A warm feeling spreads through me because I know when I walk through the doors of the Playhouse inclusion and love is always present. I will be accepted for me:...
To the Doctors Who Supported Us After My Son’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Dr. Stamilio, Dr. Urrutia and Dr. McPherson, You may not remember me. I might be just another pregnant mother in a sea of patients you care for regularly. But I remember the three of you. Dr. Stamilio, I remember your kind and gentle voice when you told me that my...
What GiGi’s Playhouse Has Meant to Us
A cold, snowy January morning brought news that our baby, that little life growing inside, was going to have Down syndrome and that changed everything. We never doubted what to do, and never considered ‘other options.’ We knew, though, that a support system was absolutely essential for when little Miss...
Volunteering at GiGi’s- a parents perspective
As a regular volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse of Raleigh there are numerous benefits to being a part of this particular community. GiGi’s Playhouse provides free therapeutic classes to students of all ages as well as support to families, too. Classes offered include activities related to fine and gross motor skills,...
LMNOP
Through the eyes of an LMNOP program leader, I’m a preschool teacher, so I love leading groups of children, and when I saw all of the beautiful, smiling faces of the children and parents attending our first LMNOP session, I was overwhelmed with excitement! I was a little nervous beforehand, since...
Grand Opening 2016
A Grand Day in the Triangle Saturday, June 18th, is now another day that will live in my heart forever. Not just for the momentous Grand Opening of GiGi's Playhouse Raleigh, but for the crystal clear validation it provided in the moments of the day. Validation that many families will...
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