October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Matt!
I would like to say the opening of GiGi's Playhouse was so important to my nephew Mayor Matt. I know my sister wishes, as do the rest of us, that a place like GiGi's was available when Matt was born ! He is so proud of "his place" and is...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Hope!
Being Hope’s father is more enjoyable than words can describe. The Down syndrome community at GiGi’s is so supportive. They have offered us a place to go for advice, friendship, and most of all a family. Some of my best memories are the first time that my wife and I stopped...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Logan!
Our best memory of GiGi's was Logan's first visit to the new Playhouse. -Michael & Andrea, Logan's parents
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Lauren!
Our best memory of GiGi's was the Christmas party one year. This was the first time Lauren didn't cry when sitting on Santa's lap. -Michael & Andrea, Lauren's Parents
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Henry!
Our first visit to GiGi's was when Henry and his twin, Violet, were around 6 weeks old. Henry was diagnosed with Down syndrome at a few days old so we were happy to have a GiGi's so close that we could visit right away. We brought the whole extended family...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Jonathan!
We really enjoy our time when we go to GiGi's! We have met some of the most amazing people there. Our Jonathan is excited when we go. He loves being around all his little friends. We are amazed when we see him trying to keep up with some of them....
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Sophia!
Sophia has brought so many good things to my life one of them is GiGi's Playhouse and all the wonderful people we have met there. I love being Sophia's mom. She is my guide and teacher in this journey. I love seeing life through Sophia's eyes. -Irma, Sophia’s mom
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Brian!
Brian was born on St. Patrick's Day in 2012. His Down syndrome diagnosis was a complete shock to us. One of the doctors recommended GiGi's Playhouse as a resource. Several months later we heard they were opening a GiGi's locally. After it opened, we regularly attended the 2 & Under...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Vashon!
Every memory made at GiGi's Playhouse of Tinley Park is special to me and my family. We appreciate the acceptance, inclusion, and warm welcome we have received. I'm so grateful for all of the lifelong friendships we are making. I love this place. -Vashon's mom, Shelia
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Nora!
My best memory of GiGi’s thus far has to be the first walk in 2014. Having the opportunity to witness the Community that is GiGi’s in action. Knowing that my family is not alone in this Journey is extremely helpful. I also really appreciate the opportunities my wife and son...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Caleigh!
I don't have one favorite memory from GiGi's, I have many things I am grateful for. I love the volunteers, they are such wonderful people, they are so sweet and so good with Caleigh. I love the friendships Caleigh and I have made thanks to GiGi's. Last but not least,...
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month! Today we are celebrating our friend Bridget!
Bridget's favorite thing at GiGis Playhouse is Teen Night. She loves having the social interaction with her peers, and literally counts down the days on her own calendar until the next one. The volunteers at Teen Night are more than amazing! They are so welcoming & caring & are very...