Posts Tagged ‘downsyndrome’
Lucky to be part of a family tradition…
Last week Hugs + Mugs was fortunate enough to be part of a young girls annual Birthday tradition. The young girls name is Olivia. Olivia’s birthday is in January, every year she and her grandma plan an entire day to themselves. They could schedule their day closer to her actual birthday but January is COLD,…
Read MoreMy Uncle Mikey | Guest Blogger from GiGi’s Syracuse
Here’s an excerpt from a blog by our friends at GiGi’s Playhouse in Syracuse that we had to share. I struggle to think of the perfect way to start. There are so many things I could say. Let’s start with the beginning …. November 1, 1972, Michael Edward was born into a world that was not accepting…
Read MoreVolunteers truly are the heart of every Playhouse.
Volunteers truly are the heart of every Playhouse. Not only does GiGi’s Playhouse depend on Volunteers to assist with our programs, but each program is led by a volunteer educator or therapist and supported by a host family. Volunteers wear many “hats” in the Playhouse- answering phones and greeting guests, tutoring a young child or…
Read MoreGiGi U – Third Session off to a strong start!
GiGi U – Third Session off to a strong start! GiGi U is off and running – literally running! Each day at GiGi U, fitness is a priority. Our GiGi U students are quickly learning the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle as adults and reaping the benefits of developing these healthy new habits!…
Read MoreGiGi’s 1st Annual Golf Outing – August 13th
You’re Invited… Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 10:00am Shotgun Start Avid golf enthusiasts and individuals who care deeply about GiGi’s Playhouse programs and mission will tee up for charity on Wednesday, August 13th. The GiGi’s Playhouse National Achievement Center 1st Annual Golf Outing will take place at The Bridges of…
Read MoreMonthly Giving – GiGi’s most convenient way to give
#GiGisBelieves | Monthly Giving GiGi’s most convenient way to give. You can make a difference for less than the cost of a latte. Your monthly gift to GiGi’s can literally change lives – More will learn to read and write, more will gain self-confidence, more will improve their motor skills and social skills…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse programs raise the bar #GiGisBestOfAll
Have you reached your “Best of All”??? GiGi’s Playhouse programs raise the bar The GiGi’s Playhouse One-on-One Literacy Tutoring Program really does create success- right from the start! It’s no different than every other GiGi’s Playhouse program… At GiGi’s Playhouse, all 30 programs are educational or therapeutic in nature, and provided 100% FREE of…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Eight Playhouses offering LMNOP this summer
First piloted at our Quad Cities Playhouse in the summer of 2012, Language, Music ‘N Our Peeps (LMNOP) has quickly become one of the most requested GiGi’s Playhouse programs! Led by a volunteer speech-language therapist and designed to facilitate language skill development through use of music and movement- LMNOP helps some of our youngest rockstars…
Read MoreMagical Moments: The Essence of GiGi’s Playhouse
After 11 months of working at GiGi’s Playhouse, I’m still amazed by something every single day. That “something” is usually just a moment—a magical moment—where a child or young adult with Down syndrome accomplishes something wonderful that we would take for granted. It could be a firm handshake, baby steps (literally), jumping jacks, or…
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