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The Impact of One Volunteer
You might think that the only way to make a difference in your community is to donate money. While financial contributions are certainly welcomed and useful at GiGi’s Playhouse, volunteering can be just as helpful. Volunteering within the Playhouse can take on many forms. Some volunteers you many never see and chose to be behind the scenes. This does…
Read MoreQ&A with Our Youth Board
Our amazing Youth Board continues to grow and recently voted on board roles. Our recent Blog highlights the speech given by Cassidy, who was voted President, a must read! We will be sharing with you a little about each member and our first is Zoey who will be working on marketing for GiGi’s! Why did you join GiGi’s playhouse? I have always…
Read MoreBe inspired by your Youth Board President
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau has been very lucky in establishing such an engaging Youth Board with super amazing youth from our local community! Read Cassidy’s speech on why she wants to be GiGi’s Youth Board President…and yes, she won the vote! GiGi’s Playhouse’s mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to…
Read MoreThank You Volunteers of GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau
The month of April is a special time designated to thank volunteers and there aren’t enough words to describe how grateful we are for those who have given themselves to GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau. Their dedication, compassion and generosity are truly inspiring and will change the lives of many individuals with Down syndrome and their families…
Read MoreReflection
As the year comes an end, I reflect on the many amazing things that have happened and the relationships created. This year has been one of tremendous growth and notable achievements for GiGi’s. Fulfilling our vision for change and acceptance in North Central WI was not always a straight path – we certainty had our…
Read MoreWhat Our GiGi’s Playhouse Could Be!
For the past year, GiGi’s has been a vision in my head. It was something I pictured countless of times, but I never knew exactly how the achievement center would look in person. What did it include? Were there rooms? How much space was there? What was there for kids/teens to do? Why should a…
Read MoreHow Can Technology Help Kids with Down syndrome?
Did you know that Microsoft has partnered with GiGi’s Playhouse and is creating an app that will guide individuals with Down syndrome through KEY GiGiFIT exercises that will help make physical therapy BOTH fun and easy? Read more by clicking here!
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse is Coming to Wausau, and We Want to Hear from YOU!!
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers provide resources, specialized teaching and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Each Playhouse fosters an environment of positive energy, high expectations, consistent participation and achievement across a broad variety of educational, therapeutic, and career development programs. While there are some resources in North Central for individuals with Down…
Read MoreOur Faith Blessed Us with this Child
In October 2017, at our 20-week ultrasound we found out that our little girl, Morgan, had a congenital heart defect called an AV canal. We were told to schedule an appointment in Marshfield to get more information about her condition. In Marshfield we met with Genetics, a cardiologist, and it was at this time we…
Read MoreWhat is it Like to Have a Sibling with Down syndrome?
What an amazing chance for these siblings to be heard. GiGi’s Playhouse, Tinely Park had a spectacular family that wrote a blog post and it is definitely worth reading! Check it out here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/TinleyPark/like-sibling-syndrome/ What do you think it is like to have a sibling with Down syndrome? Let’s start a conversation below. We would love to hear from you!
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