Posts by Belinda Orsborn

After deciding to homeschool her 16-year-old daughter, Darla stumbled upon our website while googling Raising Robust Readers as a resource to use with her daughter. She immediately called and asked about the programs we offered and how much we charged; she was flabbergasted when she heard we were 100% free. Fortunately, we had an open…

If you have ever dreamed of becoming a new parent, just as me and my husband did, then you probably also envisioned a joyful future together, parent and child. You could just imagine the joy when seeing your child beginning to crawl or taking their initial steps, hearing the longed awaited words “Mama” or “Dada”,…

My name is Patricia Roebuck.  I have a beautiful 28-year-old daughter named Taylor, who happens to have Down syndrome.  Tay and I recently became members of the GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land family in April 2021.  I just have to share how in such a short period of time, finding and joining GiGi’s has changed our…

Jazzmine graduated from High School in 2017 & participated in LCISD’s Adult Transition program. It’s a program offered to individuals with special needs where they learn life skills, set goals and get out into the community to learn job training skills.  2020 would have been her final year and unfortunately, she was unable to finish…

Founding Member, Kristi Ross Mom to Grace, age 8 When we first found out Grace had DS, 4 weeks before she was born, I immediately started looking into resources and was trying to get my hands on anything that would help soften the blow of this diagnosis, since everything we received from doctors is ALL…

If you have ever been to a GiGi’s Playhouse, you know just how important volunteers are in our mission to provide free and purposeful programming to individuals with Down syndrome. Today, we would like to recognize and give a huge thanks to these three students from the University of Houston– Saphal, Himali, and Aakash. Back…

We want to recognize volunteer, Felicia Wright, who in only two months has become a regular face in both our in-person and virtual programming! Felicia did not have experience working with individuals with Down syndrome when she first stepped through the doors of the Playhouse, but she came in with an open heart and open…

Thank you GiGi’s Playhouse!  We love you!! GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land is grateful to have such a strong and committed Board of Directors.  Almost a year ago we welcomed Shawn Tracey to our Board.  We asked he and his wife, Tracy, to share their story with us and we’d like to share it with you.…

Oh my goodness-Thank you for Tina!!!!. She is a powerhouse of positive energy and kindness.  God in His Infinite Mercy certainly put her in our paths! She was so enthusiastic and Nadia was so excited when she met her. She is so genuinely dedicated and just amazing.  GiGi’s certainly hit the jackpot with her! I…

Connecting during isolating times. By: Malvika Pandya My name is Malvika Pandya and I have a wonderful son, Mainak, who is 46. I am so thankful we have GiGi’s Playhouse in our community and our family is so grateful for the impact this organization has made on our lives, especially during these uncertain times. Before…