Why GiGi’s – April’s Story
April is a wife and a stay-at-home mom to Alexander and Harrison. Harrison was born with Down syndrome. April is a creative person who enjoys singing , making art and jewelry, and repurposing everything! She has a background in writing, editing and marketing. A graduate of USU, April has been...
Why GiGi’s – Cindy’s Story
My name is Cindy Prassas and I have lived in Draper, UT for 4 years. I was born and raised in New York and have lived in San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA and Tucson, AZ. I have been married for 38 years and am the mother of 3 adult...
Why GiGi’s – Kylee’s Story
I am the proud mama of a sassy little 1.5 year old girl that demands all the attention and the step-mama of the two most incredible boys. If you don't know where I am, you can almost always find me buried in a book or completely captivated by a true crime...
Why GiGi’s – Carly’s Story
Carly grew up in Boise, Idaho but has lived in Utah for the better part of 20 years now. She has three kids, a 14-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy who happens to have Down Syndrome. Carly works at an elementary school in the front office and loves...
Why GiGi’s – Bri’s Story
My name is Bri Henke, and I have a 5 year old extra chromie homie named Odin. As Covid hit just 4 months after he was born, we didn't have a ton of time to get to know GiGi's before everything shut down, but we were able to get a...
Why GiGi’s – Tracy’s Story
Tracy is a wife, proud mom to Alexander and Harrison, and a passionate advocate for raising awareness and promoting inclusivity for individuals with Down syndrome. Her personal journey as a mother of a child born with Down syndrome has ignited a deep commitment to advocating for acceptance, inclusion, and empowering...
Empowering Through Cooking: A Spotlight on GiGi’s Kitchen Program
GiGi's Playhouse is renowned for its commitment to empowering individuals with Down syndrome and providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Among the diverse range of programs offered by GiGi's Playhouse, GiGi's Kitchen stands out as a unique and impactful initiative that helps teach valuable skills...
Embracing Abilities: A Closer Look at GiGi’s Playhouse -Layton
In the heart of Layton, Utah, lies a place where all abilities are celebrated, and dreams are nurtured. GiGi's Playhouse Layton, a beacon of hope and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, stands as a testament to the power of love, acceptance, and community. GiGi's Playhouse Layton...
WDSD 2024
World Down syndrome Day for 2024 was absolutely amazing! We partied with treats, crazy socks, music, and our special guests: The Utah Jazz Bear and 2 of their dancers! We all watched as the Jazz Bear rode into the playhouse on his mini motorcycle. He played games, danced, and goofed...
The Great Gatsby Gala
Another successful gala for our amazing playhouse! We loved seeing everyone dressed up for the 1920’s to show their acceptance for all. The support that we received from our community brought tears to us all, as we watched in amazement of the paddle raise, casino fun, and overwhelming sense of...
National Conference 2023
Every year GiGi’s hosts a national conference in Chicago for its employees and board members. It is 5 full days of learning, engaging with others, hyping us up for the next year, and providing us the opportunity to come back with a clear vision of what we want to happen...
Down syndrome Awareness Month
October is down syndrome awareness month! On October 5th, Layton Mayor, Joy Petro, signed a proclamation stating that Layton City recognizes October as Down syndrome awareness month!With this proclamation, Mayor Petro also called out Gigi's Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Layton. Carter Williams 14, a frequent playhouse visitor...