GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers

Life is all about perspective. When you volunteer at GiGi's and step inside our Playhouse doors, you gain a new perspective on life. Our volunteers don't just provide love, support, and encouragement; they receive it. When you volunteer at GiGi's, you walk away feeling fulfilled! Gain a new perspective. Volunteer with GiGi's! https://lnkd.in/dX2N_KE3 #gigisplayhouse #volunteer #GenerationG #downsyndromeawareness

There’s still time!  Forget to register for GiGi’s Educator Symposium? That’s okay. Registration is still open!  This FREE online workshop will help you sharpen your skills and more effectively care for individuals with Down syndrome. Don’t miss it. Register now:  https://lnkd.in/dtZuNS78   #gigisplayhouse #downsyndrome #virtual #educatorsymposium2024

Yes, Sofia! Movie star, model, and member of our Sacramento Playhouse, Sofia Sanchez brought down the house at New York Fashion Week. Sofia took to the runway representing Target and, in the process, showed the world how inclusive fashion can be! We're beyond proud of Sofia for changing perceptions, being a rockstar, and representing for the entire Down syndrome community! At GiGi's Playhouse, we're on a mission to change perceptions! Click here to find a Playhouse near you: https://lnkd.in/e68rzJk 📸 Sean Zanni / GETTY for Runway of Dreams #gigisplayhouse #modelsofinclusion #downsyndromeawareness

We all want reassurance in life. But for parents of newborns with Down syndrome, reassurance is vital -- they want to know that everything will be okay. Seven years ago, Nancy Gianni  visited GiGi's Playhouse El Paso - Down Syndrome Achievement Centerand met Joey, a beautiful 2-week-old with Down syndrome, and reassured his mother that Joey had a BRIGHT future ahead of him! Find out what detail Nancy shared that reassured Joey's mom HERE: https://lnkd.in/gkZZJeQD    #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #InspirationalJourney

Sometimes a picture tells an entire story. In part 2 of our multi-part series with Jeanhee Hoffman, the Executive Director of GiGi's Playhouse Raleigh, we see the love she and her family has always had for her brother Sam! Jeanhee's love for Sam, an individual with Down syndrome, spurred her on to start our Raleigh Playhouse! At GiGi's, we make a lifetime commitment to all our participants and families! Click here to find a Playhouse near you: https://lnkd.in/e68rzJk #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #siblings

Our #GenerationG Ambassadors Annika and Aaron accepted the #Run8Give8 challenge! ...Will you join them?!? We've partnered with HYROX for the #Run8Give8 campaign for Down syndrome awareness! #Run8Give8 is simple (and FUN!) 1. Donate $8! 2. Run or walk 8km (5 miles) 3. Tag 8 friends to join the challenge on social media 4. Tag us GiGi’s Playhouse Inc. and HYROX - use the hashtag #Run8Give8 The money raised from #Run8Give helps GiGi's build FREE programming, facilitate understanding, and foster a more inclusive community. Be like Annika and Aaron. Help us make #Run8Give8 go viral! Join the challenge here: https://lnkd.in/gqpQev-y #downsyndrome #hyroxusa

🕑 It's Almost Time!   The Educator Symposium is right around the corner. Don’t miss this chance to level up your skills and learn how to more effectively care for individuals with Down syndrome.  There’s still time to register for this FREE and virtual workshop. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dtZuNS78 #gigisplayhouse #downsyndrome #educatorsymposium2024

Live from New York, it's... Our participants! We want to spotlight some of our amazing GiGi's families, participants, and friends who appeared in the National Down Syndrome Society Times Square video featuring 500+ individuals with Down syndrome. This video is so important because it helps show New York (and the world) that Down syndrome is beautiful and diverse. At GiGi's Playhouse, we're on a mission to show the world just how beautiful Down syndrome is. Learn more about GiGi's Playhouse here: https://lnkd.in/dvR38rM #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #breakingnews

It's never too late! Jeanhee Hoffman the Executive Director of GiGi's Playhouse Raleigh believes in the power of this idea! As a sibling of Sam, an adult with Down syndrome, Jeanhee was inspired to bring a GiGi's to Raleigh because she saw the value in GiGi's LIFETIME commitment. Whether you're a family with a newborn with Down syndrome or an adult like Sam, there's a place for you at GiGi's! Find out how you can bring a GiGi's to your community here: https://lnkd.in/ez8SfqTK #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #siblings

TOUCHDOWN!!! In honor of the first Sunday of the NFL season, watch Davis White, a high school student with Down syndrome, live out his dream and score a touchdown! Davis, a senior at Gahanna Lincoln High School, is the team’s Director of Hydration. Davis always dreamt of scoring a touchdown, so his coach drew up a play called the “Davis Special” Gahanna Lincoln contacted their opponent, and they agreed to have the Davis Special be the first play of the season! At GiGi’s Playhouse, we want to spotlight Gahanna Lincoln for accepting Davis! Our #GenerationG movement emphasizes inclusion that Gahanna Lincoln exemplified! Learn more about #GenerationG 🧡 GenerationG.org #gigisplayhouse #inclusionmatters #downsyndromeawareness #football #breakingnews #ESPN #NFL