Have your Organization be a Catalyst for Change

We are EXCITED to host our 3rd Annual 5K GLOW Fun Run/Walk on June 10, 2023 at the Aspirus YMCA! GiGi’s Playhouse is UNITING across race, gender, abilities, beliefs, and more because every person deserves to be ACCEPTED as they are. Our incredible family and friends living with Down syndrome are leading the way as the masters of ACCEPTANCE!

The 5K is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year, and it’s key to expanding our voice in the world. This year’s event will feature family fun, entertainment, dash for Down syndrome like years past! Most importantly, the 5K is an opportunity to become a catalst for change. Change in the way people view Down syndrome!

Be Accepting. Be Kind. Be Generous.

Let’s make a commitment to love and accept others, no matter our differences! Together we can create a kinder, more compassionate and more understanding world. Here is how you can join us!

Become a Sponsor!

This event is a perfect sponsorship opportunity for organizations pursuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives!

Create an Team!

This event is also the a motiviating opportunitiy to add to an organizations team building and health initiatives!

Look what we have been able to accomplish through our supporters:

-Over 2,200 program hours in 2022! Over 420 program hours since the beginning of 2023!

-New career-based programming in 2023!

-Smiles, learning, achievements, community advocacy, and more!

Will you join us and be a catalyst for change?

For more information visit https://gigisplayhouse.org/wausau/5k-glow-fun-run/ or contact Erica at eerdman@gigisplayhouse.org

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