Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
More than just a 5k – Acceptance Challenge 2022
Guest Post: Heather Mulye, Ellies & Finnagians mom, GiGiFIT Kids Leader, and Board Member I’ve been blessed with leading GiGiFIT kids for the past year. If you know me, you know the second thing I love most in this world after Ellie, and Finnegan is running and fitness. Being able to have the opportunity to…
Read MoreRun, Walk & Dash with Team Joey!
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Team Joey 👉🏼 See Team Page Here Team Joey is ready to run, walk and Dash on April 30th, if you know Joey you know what an incredible young man he is. LOVES firefighters, Luke Bryan, and being a great friend! Want to see more check out his Facebook Page…
Read MoreWhat a Wonderful Year of Achievement.
Dear Friends, Thank you! Because of you, GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse continues to triumph over the unthinkable. Because of you, we never let our families down, despite the tumult of 2020 and 2021. Because of you, GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse is stronger than ever. Because of you, we can continue to dream big, work hard and…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Awareness and Acceptance.
As we get close to wrapping up the month of Awareness & Acceptance, also known as October we think to ourselves is our work done? NO! You see we shout the worth of our friends with Down syndrome ALL year long. We are inviting one of our favorite guest bloggers, a playhouse mom, and a…
Read MoreSurprise Achievements at GiGi’s!
We are always ready to celebrate achievement at GiGi’s Playhouse and Nataley gave us a great reason to cheer loud and proud! Let’s set the stage for those of you who have not met our little powerhouse of a friend Nataley. Nataley is a five-year-old, determined little girl, with a little sideways look that warns…
Read MoreSharing Zoey to Change Perceptions
We are thrilled to welcome Heather, the proud mom of Zoey to GiGi’s Blog today! We asked Heather to share about Zoey and the wonderful little girl she is. Enjoy and be prepared to smile! Zoey came into this world pretty much the same way she lives it – with authority and on her…
Read MoreMeet the Syracuse Board – Jason Ryan
We are continuing our Board of Managers introduction today with Jason Ryan. Jason is the Marketing Director at Dinosaur BBQ and is a valuable part of the GiGi’s leadership team. Since joining the board Jason has shared his energy, creativity, passion for acceptance for all, and much more! We asked Jason a few questions about…
Read More2021 Calendars are HERE! Acceptance all year!
2021 Calendar: Stories of Acceptance GiGi’s Playhouse produces quality, professional calendars year after year impacting our communities and raising acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome. As with all communications, we want the calendar to share the mission & WHY of GiGi’s Playhouse, which is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of…
Read MoreNavigating Your Child’s IEP In Today’s World
As our country adjusts to a new way of life, public school districts across the nation must prepare to do their part as well. Now more than ever, it is important that individuals with special learning needs have access to appropriate educational materials and up to date plans to minimize academic, physical, emotional, and…
Read MoreFinding The Silver Lining
Welcome back to the #GiGisBlog Beth Craver. I think we can all agree that some days finding a silver lining can feel hard or even impossible, but we promise they are there! We love how Beth is sharing hers. Enjoy xo I’m not sure you know, but these are unprecedented times. Luckily, parents of kids…
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