Celebrating Intern Appreciation Week: Honoring Charlie, Jocelyn, Jenalyn & Elizabeth

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe that every act of service—no matter how big or small—contributes to something truly meaningful. That belief rings especially true during Intern Appreciation Week, when we pause to recognize the dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to support our mission of acceptance and achievement for individuals with Down syndrome. This…

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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day at GiGi’s💙💛

Every year on March 21st, we come together to celebrate the incredible lives of our friends with Down syndrome. World Down Syndrome Day is a time where we raise awareness, advocate, push for inclusion and have fun while doing son! This year at GiGi’s, we made sure that the celebration was one to remember. It…

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Empowering Perspectives: GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh at UNC’s Occupational Therapy Program

At GiGi’s Playhouse, our mission is to foster global acceptance for individuals with Down Syndrome, creating opportunities for communities to learn, connect, and celebrate diversity. On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2025, we had the privilege of furthering this mission by engaging with a group of occupational therapy students at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Kathryn…

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Lucky Fun with Duke PA Students at Teen Tastic🍀

This month’s Teen Tastic at GiGi’s was extra special, thanks to an amazing group of Duke Physician Assistant (PA) students who brought the St. Patrick’s Day spirit to life! Our teens had a blast participating in a variety of festive activities, all designed to make the night one to remember. Groups participated in different activities…

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Finding His Rhythm: Ozzie’s Joyful Journey with the Joyful Ringers

GiGi’s Playhouse Handbell Choir, the Joyful Ringers, has been performing since 2018 and is comprised of participants with Down syndrome. Each participant holds 1 or 2 color-coded handbells that are to be rung when the choir director holds up a flashcard with the corresponding color.  Each flashcard could have up to 4 colors to be rung at one time.  We…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Officer Ross and the Cary Police Department – A Meaningful Partnership

At GiGi’s Playhouse in downtown Cary, North Carolina, we believe in the power of community and the extraordinary impact of our dedicated volunteers. Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on a special partnership that has brought boundless joy to our participants and enriched our GiGi’s family – our collaboration with the Cary Police…

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Dustin’s Journey: Strumming the Ukulele at GiGi’s Playhouse

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we celebrate the uniqueness of every participant who walks through our doors. Each individual brings their own story, talents, and aspirations to our community, making it a vibrant place of growth and inclusion. Today, we want to shine the spotlight on Dustin, an adult participant who has been a cherished member of…

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A warm welcome to Anya

We had a new family come visit our Playhouse from Ukraine – Anya and her father Lurii. They moved to the US to get away from the war and are staying in the Raleigh area. Anya has two sisters that attend local universities, so they have family in the area. Anya is 19 and has…

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