Our Auction Partners: Champions of Inclusion
We're grateful to the incredible businesses that have generously contributed to our silent auction. Below are some of our amazing sponsors—get ready to bid on fantastic items at Oktoberfest!
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You Can Make a Bigger Impact! Support our Event
Your journey with GiGi's Playhouse doesn’t have to stop at attending Oktoberfest. You can further amplify your impact by donating an auction item or making a monetary donation. Every contribution supports our vital work in the San Diego Down syndrome community.
Participant Stories: Celebrating Best of All Moments
At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, our programs are designed to inspire participants to achieve beyond the Playhouse walls. From mastering new words to embracing fitness challenges and exploring new foods, we celebrate every “Best of All” moment. Below, we're excited to share two recent inspiring stories from our community.
Meet Katherine, whose experience with GiGi’s Teen Kitchen has been transformative. Katherine is passionate about cooking and exploring new foods through the program, which focuses on nutrition education, kitchen safety, and social activities.
Guided by program leaders, participants like Katherine learn essential skills such as measurements, food handling, knife techniques, and nutrition principles. The Teen Kitchen not only enhances participants' culinary abilities but also boosts their self-esteem and confidence. Through collaborative meal planning and healthier recipe adaptations, participants are empowered to make nutritious choices and develop a sense of pride in their culinary creations, fostering a positive impact both in the program and at home.
During a recent GiGi’s Teen Kitchen session, they made taco cups with ground turkey and veggies, which Katherine enjoyed so much that she recreated them at home using her GiGi’s take-home participant recipe packet, with guidance from her family.
Carrie, a tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, has been working with a 6-year-old participant for two sessions, fostering a growing bond that is now flourishing.
Recently, during a tutoring session, Carrie introduced a numbered ice cream cone set to engage her participant. Initially hesitant, the participant surprised Carrie by independently stacking the cones in numerical order, a breakthrough moment showcasing her growing understanding of numbers. Carrie celebrated this achievement with praise and shared the joyous news with the participant's mother, highlighting the progress and connection they've built together.
At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, we offer tailored literacy and math tutoring, both in-person and virtually, to meet each participant's unique learning needs and celebrate every milestone along the way.
Your support through attending events such as Oktoberfest, and through donations, is crucial in enabling us to sustain these essential, free programs and tutoring opportunities for all participants in our San Diego GiGi’s Playhouse community. Your generosity ensures these programs remain accessible and impactful for everyone we serve.
Before you go:
If you need any accommodations in order to attend and enjoy this event, please let us know by contacting SanDiego@GiGisPlayhouse.org
Please drink responsibly, and make a plan to get home safely. This is a 21+ event and you must be 21 or older with valid ID to consume alcohol.