Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome achievement’
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 MoreAcceptance, the real Meaning.
Guest Post: Beth Craver Six years ago I was a Down syndrome rookie. I was learning the ropes from people I met through social media and my new BFFs over at GiGi’s Playhouse. Their mission screamed acceptance and I was completely on board. My bags were packed and ready for advocacy and enlightenment. My message…
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 MoreOur Why – Jim & Lori Kindon – GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Team Katies Krazies 👉🏼 See Team Page Here Lori and Jim Kindon have been faithful volunteers since the early days of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse and we are proud to share their WHY today! 👇🏾 Are you honoring anyone with your team, if yes, why? Yes…….we are honoring our friend, Katie Macco…
Read MoreLegacy of Love
Guest Blogger – Beth Craver For nine months intuition kept nagging me; telling me he was going to have Down syndrome. So When Judah was born and I knew-knew, it was kind of odd that I was completely shook. Like, To my core. Fortunately, I wasn’t voted “most optimistic” in my high school yearbook…
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 MoreGrowth, Connections and Awards – GiGi’s Leadership Conference 2021
Every November, The GiGi’s Playhouse National Office dedicates 5 days of training and development for the network of playhouses and startups at the Leadership Conference. GiGi’s Playhouse was once again thrilled to join (safely) with close to 300 believers from around the country! GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse was represented by the Board of Managers President, Vice…
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 MoreYou Are Not Your Fears – Parenting A Child With Down Syndrome.
We are welcoming one of our favorite moms back to the GiGi’s Blog today with a great reminder our fears are not what we should be basing our “grade” as a parent on. Here’s a story. It’s kinda long but I promise it’s worth it. When I was pregnant I was convinced Judah would have…
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…
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