Down Syndrome Awareness Month

What is Down Syndrome Awareness Month?

Originally established in the 1980s, the month of October is set aside to raise understanding of Down syndrome and the amazing abilities people with the diagnosis have.

It’s the last week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, but our work is just beginning!!

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we’ve spent the month raising awareness to create a more accepting and inclusive world for all! But we need your help! Though October is coming to an end, we serve over 30,000 families nationwide all year long! Our programs are FREE to them, but not free to us. That’s why we’re asking everyone to come alongside us for the last week of Down Syndrome Awareness Month and donate $31 ($1 for every day in October) or ANY amount to help us expand our FREE programming and continue changing the world!

7 days of giving. A lifetime of impact.

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#myDSstory, stories from our community

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Cheryl’s story: Embracing a beautiful journey of motherhood 

**This special Mother’s Day story was submitted via #MyDsStory  Written by our guest writer, Cheryl Sewell  My son Cruz’s diagnosis was a total surprise to us when I gave birth. When he was born, he...
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Annika’s story: From older sister to lifelong advocate 

**This story was submitted via #MyDsStory and won the contest! Written by our guest writer, Annika Soderfelt  Aaron, my little brother, has Down syndrome, and he is one of my best friends. He is only three...
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My Great Aunt Joanie

This story was submitted via #MyDsStory. Submit your story here before April 11 and have a chance to win $250 for you and your Playhouse. Written by our guest writer, Claire Parker My Great Aunt...

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