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April 2025 Newsletter
In the latest updates from GiGi’s Playhouse, the focus is on promoting acceptance and empowerment for individuals with Down syndrome through a series of impactful initiatives and partnerships. Notably, GiGi’s Playhouse has teamed up with MLB player Jake Burger for a 13-city tour, enhancing visibility and understanding for the Down syndrome community nationwide. This tour coincides with the launch of ‘GiGi’s Journey,’ a children’s book featuring a protagonist with Down syndrome, aiming to foster representation in literature. Additionally, the Educator Symposium equips teachers with strategies to support these individuals, complemented by the successful GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge to raise awareness and funds for free programming. The Playhouse also celebrates its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, recognizing their essential role in fostering community and inclusion. With efforts like these and participation in global platforms such as the United Nations, GiGi’s Playhouse continues to champion acceptance, offering platforms for voices within the Down syndrome community to be heard and celebrated.
GiGi’s Playhouse Kicks Off 13-City Nationwide Tour with MLB Players at Cincinnati Playhouse
GiGi’s Playhouse, in partnership with MLB player Jake Burger and the Burger Family Foundation, kicked off its 13-city nationwide tour today in Cincinnati. Burger and his Texas Rangers teammates Corey Seager and opposing Reds players Graham Ashcraft and Nick Lodolo visited GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati to promote Down syndrome awareness and engage with families
GiGi Gianni to speak at United Nations ahead of World Down Syndrome Day
GiGi, the 22-year-old namesake and Chief Inspiration Officer of GiGi’s Playhouse, will be taking the stage at the United Nations Headquarters in New York ahead of World Down Syndrome Day. A self-advocate, GiGi will speak to a global audience as part of the Center for Family & Human Rights panel on increasing support systems for individuals with Down syndrome. GiGi’s speech will center on her life, her journey, and the inherent value of all individuals with Down syndrome.