The most wonderful time of the year
I could not be more grateful for all I have in my life! Franco Gianni and Romina Rose are home, all my kids under one roof!! Besides trips to the movies to see Star Wars, making holiday treats and just enjoying much needed time with close friends & all there is so be grateful for...
The GiGi’s Impact | A Chance to Shine
One of our very favorite things at the National Playhouse is to learn about all of the lives being impacted by the GiGi's mission. Everyday their ar3 35 (and growing) locations with an army of volunteers, participants, friends and families living out all that makes the GiGi's family so amazing....
Miracles always show up…but OUCH!
I think it is safe to say that if you know me, you know I do nothing small..."go big" is generally how I want to live. I have kicked off December with a serious bang! GiGi accidentally slammed the trunk on my face the other night! Paul blamed me...
Happy Down syndrome diagnosis day! Yes we said happy.
We are excited to welcome Angela (aka Emery & Levi's mom) from GiGi's Playhouse Fort Myers to share a bit of her heart and journey with us today. This week we celebrated Emery’s 4th anniversary of his Down syndrome diagnosis day! It may seem strange to some that we...
On the go in November!
Can we just start with a big ol WOO-HOO!? November was filled to the brim with awesome! It is December, I am home and while the work continues I am happy to have a little time to breath, after all, we accomplished in November! Let's start back at the beginning of...
Worth it! | One Moms Story of Advocacy
We are happy to invite a longtime friend of GiGi's Playhouse to the #gigisblog today. Chis is a gift to this community and is so ready to share her experiences with us all! Pull up a chair, grab a mug of your favorite beverage and be reminded of the power...
Why Stop at a Month? | 365 Days of Awesome!
See ya later October! Down Syndrome Acceptance Month was great, we busted some myths, we shared our stories, we continued to introduce the world to a new and dynamic individual with Down syndrome and we asked the world to see & accept our friends and loved ones rocking their extra chromosome....
Down Syndrome Acceptance | One Mile at a Time
Woo-Hoo! GiGi and I had the most amazing time yesterday! It was so exciting to join the GiGi's Playhouse Bradley Kankakee team to announce the donation of TWO GiGi’s Playhouse branded 53-foot trailers from Hoekstra Transportation. The trucks will be traveling Kankakee and the surrounding area spreading a message of...
21 Reasons Why? | 321 Days of Acceptance
21 reasons why life is better with you, Henry By Erin Wells 21. When I look over your crib to reach in and get you in the morning, you immediately smile and start our day filled with happiness. 20. You always score free cookies from the bakery at the grocery...
Inspiration in Mexico
Nancy, GiGi, and the team are spending the next few days at GiGi's Playhouse Mexico! Catching up on the great work, being inspired and training on the new tools we have to help the impact of the GiGi's Playhouse free purposeful programs be even greater! Nancy is bursting at the seems...
San Diego Dance Party
“We had such a great time yesterday! It was amazing to see everyone come out to support us. Nancy and GiGi had a wonderful time and we were honored to have them there. “ GiGi also managed to fit in an impromptu workout on the beach in San Diego! Thank...
How I Learn
We have an amazing team here from New York City shooting our "How I Learn" video! This video will highlight the unique learning strengths of individuals with Down syndrome. This will be for educators, therapists, parents, advocates, babysitters and anyone who wants to understand how our kids learn! Just yesterday...