Why do we need your support? Syracuse Down Syndrome Achievement Center | 2015 Gala
Today we are excited to welcome board of mangers member Becky Stover to share with us. She shares the story of her beautiful daughters arrival. A story so many of can see ourselves in and even if you can't, it is easy to see here why we work to raise awareness...
Just one more…..
Abnormalities of the cardiovascular system are common in Down syndrome. Approximately half of all infants born with Down syndrome have a heart defect. - See more at: https://www.ndss.org/Resources/Health-Care/Associated-Conditions/The-Heart--Down-Syndrome We have one more beautiful story to share as we wrap up CHD Awareness Week. My husband and I had...
The addition of a “Zipper”
It is CHD (Congenital Heart Defect) Awareness week and we asked for you our friends and commentates to send us your stories. We are so glad Meghan answer the call. Read her words and smile big. Pippa is a typical two year old. Spending her days running at...
How do you survive a broken heart? | Down syndrome Achievement Center, Syracuse New York
How do you survive a broken heart? With the help of doctors, nurses, and cardiologists. With the love and prayers from family and friends. With hope as you kneel in the hospital chapel wondering why God would give you a baby with special needs if he was just going to...
Two Years! | Down Syndrome Achievement, Syracuse New York
Two years, it has been two years since the doors of GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse opened after months and months of hard work from a group of determined passion filled individuals, thank you to each and every one of you. In two short years we have grown and learned so much....
The time we made our own Sunshine…|GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center, Syracuse NY
As the day of our third annual 5k drew close we started to get nervous, all that beautiful fall weather we had been experiencing was taking a turn. Clouds, rain, and cold were moving in. We were asked "is there a rain date?" Nope, it was now or never. Here's...
Down syndrome is not wonderful…..wait are we allowed to say that? | Down syndrome Achievement Center, Syracuse NY
We read a quote this week on Instagram that stuck. We are a place where celebration is east to come by. Little ones taking first steps, young adults getting first jobs, or going on collage interviews etc. We LOVE to celebrate your hard work, determination and success! With that said...
Taking in the Moment | Guest Blogger Patti Rice
We have a special treat today! Have you had the privilege to "met" Patti Rice? I am sure most of you have just shaken their heads yes with a smile on your face, but in case you have not let me introduce you! Friends Patti is a mom to 11...
Art Explosion | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
We are thrilled to have another session of Art Explosion starting up TONIGHT September 24th at 6pm. The artists who joined us over the summer had a fabulous creative time and we are excited to see this program grow! We are so lucky to have a wonderful kind hearted...
Super Sibs | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
We are so happy to have Michael Knittel bringing together our amazing siblings each month. This time is all about them! Super Sibs – third saturday of each month 1-2pm Recommended for siblings age 6-13 this program is a special time for siblings of individuals with Down syndrome to talk about...
What’s new this fall…..so far
New Volunteer Leadership Welcome Kaitlyn Wafful, our new Literacy Program Co-Coordinator! Kaitlyn has been working with our current Literacy Program Coordinator, Mary Carroll, as a tutor and assistant for over a year. With Mary returning to teaching and working on her Master’s, she was delighted to have Kaitlyn set-up as...
Meet Angela | Site Director GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse {Down syndrome Achievement Center}
We are so excited to introduce our New Site Director Angela Tucciarone to everyone! We are very excited to welcome her to the Playhouse family, please help us do just that! Dear Friends of GiGi’s Playhouse It is an honor to have been selected as the new Site Director for...