A Sweet Success: 2025 GiGi’s Playhouse Donut Run Recap 🍩🎉
What an incredible and joy-filled morning we shared at the 2025 GiGi’s Playhouse Donut Run! With sunshine overhead and excitement in the air, nearly 500 participants gathered in celebration of inclusion, awareness, and the limitless potential of individuals with Down syndrome. Thanks to the dedication and generosity of our community, we raised over $67,000 — putting us so close to reaching our $75,000 goal!
The day kicked off with energy and enthusiasm, thanks to a live DJ who kept the music pumping and spirits high. Our crowd was led in a dynamic group warm-up by Quincy McMahon of the San Diego Wave, getting everyone moving, stretching, and smiling before the race began. And we were honored to welcome back Ainsley’s Angels, whose mission of inclusion through adaptive running added extra heart and inspiration to the event.
With 43 spirited teams on the course — running, walking, rolling, and cheering — the atmosphere was electric with community pride and joy.
And of course, we couldn’t go without recognizing a few standout teams who went above and beyond to make the day even more special!
Congratulations to Our 2025 Contest Winners!
- 💰 Bringer of the Dough (Largest Amount Raised) – Team Mateo, raising over $6,100
- 🥯 Baker’s Dozen (Largest Team) – Team Live Oak Running Club, showing up 66 strong!
- 🎭 Top Team Spirit – Team MaKayla, lighting up the race with joy, creativity, and big smiles
Your combined energy and passion brought our mission to life!
Heartfelt Thanks to Our 2025 Donut Run Corporate Sponsors
For every corporate sponsor we receive for our events, more of the money raised can go straight to our programs & resources for the San Diego Down syndrome community. Thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible and helped us keep our programs completely free to families!
🏆 Title Sponsor: Allied Asphalt
🚐 Sprinter Sponsor: ARCC Center
🏃 Jogger Sponsor: Servpro
We couldn’t do this without your belief in our mission.
📸 Don’t Miss the Photo Gallery!
Be sure to browse our event photo gallery — filled with high-fives, hugs, finish line moments, and of course, donuts!
Click here to check out more photos on Facebook.
Help Us Cross the Finish Line!
We’re within reach of our $75,000 fundraising goal — and there’s still time to make an impact!
👉 Click here to donate and help us reach the finish line.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, supported, celebrated, and shared the love. Whether you joined the Donut Run, cheered from the sidelines, or plan to visit us soon at the Playhouse — we are so grateful you’re part of our GiGi’s family.
See you next year — or even sooner around the Playhouse or at another GiGi’s event!
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