Posts by GiGi's Tampa
GiGi’s Dad Perspective-A Father’s Day Tribute
My name is Michael Sullivan. My wife Suzanne and I waited a long time to become parents. We experienced so much joy when we found out that we were pregnant. One day, a phone call from Suzanne’s doctor changed that joy to fear, shock and uncertainty. After a few months, we came in contact with Nicki Rawlings who…
Read MoreA GiGi’s Mother’s Mother’s Day Perspective
Happy Mother’s Day, especially to all of the mothers and women caregivers to loved one’s with Down syndrome! My name is Nicki, and I’m the mother to Elle, age 7. Before I was her mother, I would listen to pregnancy stories and was always so fascinated how each story was so unique describing the…
Read MoreMeet Sophia and learn more about why the Sullivans are involved at the Playhouse
Our Playhouse is full of the most amazing participants, families, volunteers and supporters. We are excited to be able to tell you a little more about them and share their happy stories. Click this link to learn more about the Sullivans.
Read MoreOur First Anniversary Photo Booth
Hello My Name is Elle
Elle is a participant at GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa This is her Down Syndrome Acceptance Month Friendship Wish
Read MoreMeet our Program Lead for our 2019 Dance Program
Dance classes for our GiGi’s Playhouse participants is coming to the Playhouse. Our first sessions are being offered to age groups 8-17 years of age. This is an exciting new program that offers our dance participants a chance to appear on stage at the Straz Performing Arts Center. Orientation is being offered on January 20th…
Read MoreThe Lavoy Team joins the GiGi’s Playhouse Team
The Lavoy Team is a full service real estate team working with buyers, sellers and investors who have found a very special place in their hearts for GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa. Their support means that they are advocating for GiGi’s Playhouse within their network to spread to mission of changing the way the world views…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse is a special place for this family
We are Dominick and Mery Furlano, and our family lives in the south Hillsborough County area of Tampa Bay. We have 7 children—5 girls and 2 boys. Our youngest four daughters were born in the Republic of China, whom we adopted as orphans. Fallon Ella, age 9, was born with Trisomy 21. Genevieve Lily, 8,…
Read MoreWelcome Chris Terrill, our new Playhouse Volunteer Coordinator
We love our volunteers and GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa! And we love our new Volunteer Coordinator, Chris Terrill. Our Volunteer Coordinator is a key member of our operational team at the Playhouse. Chris Terrill originally started her college studies with the intention of becoming a math teacher working with special needs children. Midway through,…
Read MoreHow to use our calendar to sign-up
Our calendar is the hub of information for all of our programs, events, volunteer and parent orientations. Many of our calendar events, especially programs, have an RSVP Feature that allows us to plan our supplies and volunteer needs. Step 1: Check out our calendar at https://gigisplayhouse.org/tampa/calendar/ Step 2: Find the program/event/training you want to attend…
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