Amazing Grace
Here at GiGi's we are lucky enough to meet many new faces. This is one face & story that has a special place in our heart. "This is Amazing Grace. Gracie has a rare form of Down Syndrome called Translocation Down Syndrome; she also has a rare, inoperable heart defect...
Ben Pearson with Enalas
Ben Pearson is a donor that goes above and beyond for us. We are so gratfeul for him & his team constantly supporting us, here is an article Ben posted about us! https://www.enalasgroup.com/pages/story-behind-enalas-community-commitment?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Gala 2023 News Article
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/gigis-playhouse-hosts-sixth-annual-gala/amp/
Best of All goes to Leo!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Auo1YNGUZnMkcC9p1xAHWkkgyBqXMMt3mGKJYW8bBZnU5gVsidGoffb1HyUbDBKWl&id=47402084 “I play ball.” 3 words. 1 sentence. The most beautiful sound I’ve heard since hearing my babies heartbeats for the first time. Leo’s journey with communication is exactly that, a journey. There are moments of heartache, frustration, sadness and then there are moments like this. Pure joy. Pure happiness....
What is GiGi’s Playhouse?
What is GiGi’s Playhouse? By Trevor and Carey McLaughlin GiGi’s Playhouse is a Down Syndrome Achievement Center started by Nancy Gianni after her daughter, GiGi, was born. “The very first Playhouse was created to be an inspirational and dedicated place for families to celebrate their child and benefit from free,...
Making a Difference
My job at GiGi's Playhouse gives me a way to work in my chosen profession to help kids and young adults. This has always been my dream. My mother was my preschool teacher and she has inspired me to follow in her footsteps. I am grateful to have this opportunity...
Do you want to make a difference?
ANYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Carey and Trevor McLaughlin “I believe we are interconnected. I believe peace is the true way for change. I listen. I honor my own inner wisdom. I name my gifts, those which I hold in trusteeship knowing they are my super powers. My different...
We are what we give
Giving By Carey and Trevor McLaughlin Every time my daughter Claire goes to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment, x-ray, etc., she proudly tells the staff, doctors and nurses that she knows Tom Golisano. Saying that she knows Tom Golisano is a bit of a stretch, but she did...
Gratitude instead of attitude.
Gratitude By Carey and Trevor McLaughlin I have had a sticky note on the inside of my kitchen cupboard for years on which I wrote: “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire lifetime is thank you, it will be enough.” —Meister Eckhardt. I don’t remember when or...
Everything Has Beauty But Not Everyone Sees It
Down Syndrome Awareness Month by Carey and Trevor McLaughlin Down Syndrome Awareness Month is during the month of October. Being curious, I did a quick internet search of Awareness themes in October and it brought up no less than thirteen themes ranging from National Pizza Month to Breast Cancer Awareness...
A New Face At GiGi’s
Hi! My name is Madison, I am the new Site Coordinator at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! I fell in love with GiGi’s when I volunteered in the past for the Golf Tournament, and Cooking Class. I am so excited to not only work for this organization-but I am excited to get...
Run Your Own Marathon
GiGi’s Playhouse Literacy Program By Carey and Trevor McLaughlin My oldest daughter just completed a half marathon on her birthday in April. Her road to running a half marathon was, in and of itself, a marathon. She was never interested in sports as a young child, which mattered not at...