{"id":142747,"date":"2026-05-05T16:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/sacramento\/?p=142747"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:19:20","slug":"2026-gigis-5k-dash-for-down-syndrome-raises-over-72000-in-record-breaking-community-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/sacramento\/2026\/05\/05\/2026-gigis-5k-dash-for-down-syndrome-raises-over-72000-in-record-breaking-community-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 GiGi\u2019s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome Raises Over $72,000 in Record-Breaking Community Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Sacramento 5K Dash for Down Syndrome 2026 was a record-breaking success, bringing together participants, families, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for a powerful day of community impact. The morning began with special coverage from Good Day Sacramento, who joined us on-site to highlight the mission, energy, and purpose behind the event.
Watch the segment here:<\/strong> https:\/\/youtu.be\/s9XmeRCiU0E<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/gooddaysacramento\/video\/lace-up-your-shoes-for-the-dash-for-down-syndrome-event-10am\/#x<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the very start, the tone of the day was clear\u2014this was about more than a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to the dedication and generosity of our community, we not only met our fundraising goal\u2014we surpassed it by nearly $20,000, raising a total of $72,715.56<\/strong>. The original goal of $53,500 was exceeded through the collective effort of everyone who showed up, supported, and believed in the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every dollar raised directly supports FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Sacramento, helping individuals with Down syndrome and their families learn, grow, and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Community That Showed Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s event reflected the strength of community in a meaningful way. The energy throughout the day was rooted in connection, commitment, and shared purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants arrived ready to fundraise, engage their friends and families, and take part in friendly competition that fueled the spirit of the event. What began as a 5K quickly became something bigger\u2014a shared commitment to acceptance and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Fundraising Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are proud to recognize the top fundraising teams whose efforts made a significant impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n