Posts by Claire Ramaley
National Down Syndrome Congress Conference in Texas!
Every year the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) hosts a convention, bringing people from across the country together to meet other friends, and to interact with one another. There’s dancing, learning, and more! Many people from GiGi’s Sacramento attended the conference this year and had a great time! We sat down with Mia and Karen…
Read MoreSummer Fun at Home!
Summer is heating up and so are our summer activities at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento! Our Fantastic Friends have been having a great summer filled with lots of great summer-themed activities! Here are some of our favorites that you can try at home! Make your own Kinetic Sand One of our favorite activities this summer was…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2025
Officially Timed 5K = SO Much Fun and Acceptance! This year’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge had it all—smiles, medals, sweat, superheroes, and SO much fun and acceptance! We officially timed our 5K for the very first time, and the results are in: it was a blast! One of the biggest standouts? Paul Ward, proud uncle to…
Read MoreFantastic Friends Celebrates Karen <3
Honoring our favorite Program & Volunteer Coordinator! By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley In March our Fantastic Friends held a very special themed night- “All About Karen”, featuring activities celebrating one of our favorite people/moms- Karen Siino! Our ice breaker question was Karen’s favorite activity of the night! We asked everyone to share their favorite…
Read MoreSilly Socks, Sweet Treats, and Celebrating Inclusion: World Down Syndrome Day with GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento!
By Nicole Deters Every year on March 21st, our GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento family comes together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)—a day that means so much to us. It’s a time to recognize the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who bring joy, love, and light into our lives, while also spreading awareness and advocating…
Read MoreGet Ready to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Leatherby’s!
Every year on March 21st, we come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)—a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and embracing the incredible individuals in our community with Down syndrome. Why March 21st? Because Down syndrome occurs when there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome—a small but mighty difference that…
Read MoreMusic Makers Valentine’s Day Performance: A Celebration of Love & Song
By Nicole Deters Love was in the air at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento as our Music Makers took the stage for a special Valentine’s Day performance! With the Playhouse beautifully decorated and hearts full of joy, our talented participants shined as they sang their favorite love songs for family and friends. Each performer brought their unique…
Read MoreFantastic Friends hosts Fun Trivia Night!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley The first week of January, our Fantastic Friends group had a special guest. We invited Joe, Trivia Master at Jackrabbit Brewing Co., to host a fun night of trivia! We split our group into teams, and came up with names like “Awesome Friends”, “A Team”, and “Team Girlfriends”. The…
Read MoreMemories Made, Dreams Ahead!
Reflecting on an Incredible 2024 at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento As we look back on 2024, we are filled with pride, gratitude, and joy for everything we accomplished together at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to our amazing community of participants, families, volunteers, and supporters. From the unforgettable 2024…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley We’re having a great holiday season at GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento! Over the last month we’ve hosted lots of different holiday themed events- from concerts to photos with Santa! Our resident rockstar/super volunteer Mia attended many of the events and sat down with volunteer Claire to tell us all about…
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