GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 5th Annual Golf Outing: A Hole-in-One for Acceptance!
by Nicole Deters GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 5th Annual Golf Outing was a tremendous success! Set against a picturesque backdrop, this year’s event brought together a community of dedicated supporters, golf enthusiasts, and families—all with a shared mission: raising awareness and funds for GiGi’s Playhouse programs. From the moment attendees arrived,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Claudia & Shannon
GiGi’s Kitchen and our dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse. They provide invaluable support, helping to teach essential life skills and fostering a sense of community and belonging for our participants. Shannon and Claudia have been a part of GiGi's Kitchen Teen since the...
National Down Syndrome Convention Recap with Mia
By Mia Siino In July we (Mia and my mom Karen) went to the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. We met other friends from all over the world! The NDSC Convention is a convention for Down syndrome, to meet other friends, and to interact with one another....
Fantastic Friends Olympics Fun!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley Fantastic Friends got into the Olympics spirit this month, channeling their inner Team USA! We kicked off the session sharing our favorite Olympic sport to watch. Both Mia and Claire said their favorite sport was gymnastics! Swimming, basketball, and synchronized swimming were other popular...
A Day of Joy and Inclusion: GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento 2024 Acceptance Challenge
By Nicole Deters What a day to remember! GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 2024 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at Maidu Park was a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and community spirit. Families, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate acceptance and inclusion, creating memories that will last a lifetime.The event kicked off with local vendors...
Graduation Season!
Graduation season is an exciting time for everyone! Here at GiGi's Playhouse Sacramento we want to highlight some of our amazing graduates of the class of 2024, we can't wait to see how you change the world! Mia C. "I am graduating from the transition program, and am going to...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge- May 4th!
We can't wait for our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge on May 4th! Bring your energy and excitement as we are sure to have an amazing day! Don’t forget to rock your tutus and capes for the event!! T-shirt Pick-up Please Note: All TEAM CAPTAINS (or designated captains), please plan to pick up shirts...
Team Feature: Ella’s Gems
On May 4th, 2024 our entire GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento community will come together for our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! This Family Fun Run will celebrate all we have to be proud of, connect our community and create a ripple effect of acceptance! We have some awesome teams signed up to join us...
World Down Syndrome Day Recap with Mia!
By Mia Siino & Claire Ramaley World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated every year on March 21st (3/21)! The date was chosen to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Hear from GiGi's Playhouse participant and volunteer Mia about how she...
Team Feature: Meet Jaydon’s Troops!
On May 4th, 2024 our entire GiGi's Playhouse Sacramento community will come together for our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! This Family Fun Run will celebrate all we have to be proud of, connect our community and create a ripple effect of acceptance! We have some awesome teams signed up to join...
World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Mabel
We love our GiGi's families!! On World Down Syndrome Day, mom Katie Landmark shared a sweet tribute to her daughter Mabel and we couldn't resist sharing!! The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Every year World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21st! The 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to signify those with Down syndrome having 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. We have two events in March to both celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and give back to...