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Big News at GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau: Meet Our New Volunteer Coordinator, Lizzy!
As we step into 2025 with fresh goals and innovative programs, we are thrilled to introduce a new, yet familiar, face to our team. Many of you have already been greeted by Lizzy’s radiant smile as she led various programs as a dedicated volunteer. Now, we are delighted to announce that Lizzy is joining us…
Read MoreI Can Barely Spell and Count: There’s No Way I Can Be a Tutor for GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau!
When many of our volunteers first heard about the opportunity to volunteer as a tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau, their immediate reaction was, “There’s no way I can do this. I can barely spell and count!” But as they learned more about the program, they realized that their initial fears were unfounded. Here’s why: Volunteer…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Wausau Awarded $25,000 Grant from Elizabeth S. & Henry Peters Fund
We are thrilled to announce that GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau has been awarded a generous $25,000 grant from the Elizabeth S. and Henry Peters Fund, a donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. This incredible support will significantly enhance our mission to provide transformative educational and therapeutic programs for individuals with Down syndrome.…
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau!
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau is not your typical non-profit when it comes to volunteering. From the colors on the walls to the fun purposeful programming, GiGi’s provides an unique place to make a difference! So, lets have a fun literacy lesson on the ABC’s of volunteering! A Appreciation! At GiGi’s we appreciate every volunteer. It doesn’t…
Read More2023 Volunteers of the Year!
The Volunteer of the Year Award allows our community to recognize and celebrate volunteer(s) who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer service within the GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau community. The purpose of this award is to honor volunteer(s) whose dedicated service has had a significant impact on the Playhouse. In 2023, the Playhouse experienced significant…
Read MoreHave 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…
Read MoreWhat is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when a person has an extra partial or full chromosome 21. There are three types of down syndrome including Trisomy 21 (Nondisjuction), Mosaicism Down syndrome, and Translocation Down syndrome. These terms refer to the different errors in cell division that result in an extra chromosome 21. The…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Giving with a Purpose!
Don’t forget that offering experiences can a great gift that lasts throughout the year. A pass to swim at a local indoor pool during winter, a pass to the childrens museum; try skating at Greenheck Field House (they have red gliders for those who don’t skate to push on the ice), or a pass to…
Read MoreDevelopment, Inspiration, Growth, and Awards at National Conference
2022 GiGi’s National Leadership Conference Every November, GiGi’s dedicates almost a week of training and development for our national network of Playhouses through the National Leadership Conference. This year, close to 60 Playhouse locations including many startups joined together for networking and learning opportunities related to our mission. Although our Wausau team that attended…
Read MoreOur Family Story-Life With Annalisa
Our journey with Annalisa started out as a bit of a nightmare with her extensive heart defects. She lived her whole first year with an oxygen tank accompanying her everywhere that she had to go. She underwent one heart operation at 3 months of age and then a major reconstruction of her heart walls as…
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