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Who Will You Run, Walk, Dash For?| Team Joys of Judah|GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k
We are in for a treat today! Beth Craver is back on the blog and sure to inspire us! She has been a champion not only for her wonderful boys but for GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse for well over a year now! She and her family are the embodiment of Generation G! Reminder to take…
Read MoreWho Will You Run, Walk or Dash For?|Team Dynamo’s|GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k
Time of another fun and inspiring GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k blog post! Today we have one of our Teen Volunteers sharing what Generation G and GiGi’s Playhouse mean to her! Our Teen Volunteers bring so much heart and excitement into GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse! Hi, my name is Marcelina and I am #generationG! Generation G…
Read MoreWho Will You Run, Walk or Dash For?|Team Bella|GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5K
Time of another fun and inspiring GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k blog post! We are so happy to turn todays post over to our Self Advocate of the Year, Amy Cavallaro. Every day Amy works hard to make her community and herself better. She shows kindness and respect to everyone she encounters and she is always…
Read MoreWho Will You Run, Walk or Dash For?| Team Sarah| GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k
Time to hear from another awesome team participating in the GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse 2016 5k! The Stover family has been helping and cheering on GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse since day one! We are always happy to have Becky share her words here on the blog. We know Team Sarah will once again bring a lot of…
Read Morewho will you run, walk or dash for? | Team Christina’s Campions|GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k
It is time to share another wonderful team participating in the GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k on August 20th! Today we are hearing from our outstanding Site Coordinator Christina! This August marks her 1st full year as part of the GiGi’s family and we could not be more excited about the energy and passion she has…
Read MoreWho Will You Run, Walk or Dash For? | Team Katie’s Krazies | GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k
It is time for our next GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k post! Today we are sharing about Team Katie’s Krazies. Team Capt. Lori Kindon is a huge part of what makes GiGi’s such n awesome place to be. She is always ready to help and support! Not only does she volunteer her time as a Literacy…
Read MoreWho Will you Run, Walk or Dash for? | Team Ava 2016 | GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k
It is that exciting time of year again when dedicated volunteers gather together and plan the amazing GiGi’s Playhouse 2016 5k event! Registration is open and we encourage you to start a team or join your favorite! Over the next two months we will be sharing the stories shared with us by Team Captains and why…
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal with Gluten? | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
Gluten is a big deal now a days. We all know someone who is “gluten free” either because of a dietary choice or due to a medical diagnosis. Today we want to talk about Celiac Disease and how it effects the Down syndrome community. What is Gluten? Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight, Veronica – Literacy Coordinator | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
This past year we found (or should we say she found us) a young woman ready to volunteer, with a huge heart, passion to see individuals with Down syndrome be their Best of All and the willingness to step into a role that had been filled by the amazing Mary Carroll. We found a new…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight, Jackie | GiGi Fit
We have another amazing Volunteer to share with you all. Jackie McClenthan has been helping GiGi’s in one capacity or another since day one. Her spunk, energy and strong belief in all individuals inspires us. We are so thankful of the way she is using her interests and gifts to help the GiGi’s community be…
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