Generation G

My name is Madeline, and I have a beautiful, sassy, 7 year old daughter named Caroline.    I became involved in the Down Syndrome community almost immediately after Caroline was born and I received her diagnosis.  We were active members of the Triangle Down Syndrome Network, and appreciated the support and education it provided.  When I…

Our families + volunteers at GiGi’s are amazing. We are constantly seeing the impact GiGi’s programs have on our participants. Through the FREE programs and opportunities GiGi’s provides- our community and families are seeing how much individuals with Down syndrome have to offer the world. #GenerationG #bestofall Jessica is 26 years old, loves to sing/dance/clean…

Our September volunteer spotlight goes to two incredible ladies. Maddie and Gretchen who co-led 21STARS our after school program which focuses on social skills, gratitude committee and literacy/math components. During this program they are able to witness growth, friendships, ability and confidence through the activities they design. Maddie is now a freshman at Clemson and…

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Bently and helping improve his skill set through an individualized one-on-one program. Over the length of the program, there was definite growth, specifically in coin identification; name and value. It was so rewarding to see Bently’s excitement each week to play the money game that we made up! After…

GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh is more than a program. They are FAMILY! Our experience at GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh has been truly amazing. There is no way for us to be able to express how grateful we are for the volunteers that devote their time and energy toward the programs offered at GiGi’s. We have two participants…

It has been a privilege to direct the GiGi’s Playhouse Handbell Choir this past spring session.  Our team went out into the community to educate, bring smiles, and share our talents.  The most common statement heard was, “Please come back again!”  After each performance, I asked the choir to go out into the audience, shake…

GiGi’s Playhouse’s offers custom, research-based curriculum that works towards advancing literacy, math skills, gross and fine motor skills, improving low muscle tone, building self-esteem, preparing for the workforce and more while fostering acceptance, awareness and networking resources for parents, siblings and the community. All programs are FREE of charge at Gigi’s Playhouse.   Our family…

I felt my life was missing something, but wasn’t quite sure what. I read about GiGis in the newspaper and knew immediately I wanted to be part of it. First I started volunteering and then teaching an LMNOP class each month. Soon, my own teenage children began volunteering with me. Not only was I giving,…

“Aside from being my now 21yo son’s kindergarten co-room parent, I had never volunteered for anything. Now that Mia was a teen, I felt that volunteering at GiGi’s would be a great way for me to give back to the Triangle Down Syndrome community for all the support they had given to us since we…

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! March 21st is the day where people all over the world are raising awareness of Down Syndrome and joining in one single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well being of people with Down syndrome.  In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, we wanted to introduce you to…