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GiGi’s Kitchen Hugs + Mugs How I learn Career Development Program – Signature Career Development-Based Programs One-on-One Programs One-on-One Literacy Tutoring – Learn more and enroll One-on-One Math Tutoring – Learn more and enroll Amina Grace Speech and Language Program – Learn more and enroll Locations GiGis Playhouse Locations – Find a location near you Virtual Playhouse – Check out our virtual programming How to Start A Location Store DEI Initiative Take the #GenerationG Pledge Corporate Initiative School Tools More Ways For Acceptance Down Syndrome Acceptance Month #GenerationG Book Donate GiGi’s Playhouse Free Purposeful Programs Global Acceptance via Generation G Playhouse Locations Worldwide Let’s Change The World Together! #MyDsStory We are looking for videos, pictures, and written content from those who know Down syndrome as more than just a diagnosis because no one knows the true beauty of Down syndrome quite like our GiGi’s peeps! #myDSstory Click the button below to submit your story and then look at some of the fantastic stories we have received. Submit your story here! Cheryl’s story: Embracing a beautiful journey of motherhood **This special Mother’s Day story was submitted via #MyDsStory Written by our guest writer, Cheryl Sewell My son Cruz’s diagnosis was a total surprise to… Annika’s story: From older sister to lifelong advocate **This story was submitted via #MyDsStory and won the contest! Written by our guest writer, Annika Soderfelt Aaron, my little brother, has Down syndrome, and he… My Great Aunt Joanie This story was submitted via #MyDsStory. Submit your story here before April 11 and have a chance to win $250 for you and your Playhouse.… 1 2 3 … 5 Next » Join the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Learn More Here Welcome New Families Why GiGi’s Exists Believe in GiGi’s! GenerationG Community Page We all have a little something extra inside of us, and sometimes we don’t even know it’s there! Through the A Little Something Extra Podcast, we hear about the forces in people’s lives that drive their passion in hopes that others will be able to find theirs! Check out season 3! Featuring Tanner Smith from Love on the Spectrum, John and Mark Cronin from John’s Crazy Socks and more! Watch it now! #GenerationG Magazine #GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome to send a global message of acceptance for ALL!! We created this magazine as another avenue to spread acceptance and awareness while celebrating the Down syndrome diagnosis! My Extra Chromosome My Extra Chromosome represents my love for people with Down syndrome. My commitment to being accepting of all through #GenerationG. From the Blog Cheryl’s story: Embracing a beautiful journey of motherhood May 9, 2024 **This special Mother’s Day story was submitted via #MyDsStory Written by our guest writer, Cheryl Sewell My son Cruz’s diagnosis was a total surprise to us when I gave birth. When he was born, he looked me right in the eyes and I immediately felt an energy and connection that I had never felt before. I think about that moment often. Moments later, the doctor came over to tell us he saw soft markers for... Charity boxing match to take place in Lincoln Park May 6, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2024 (Chicago, IL) – Forget silent auctions or fancy galas – a different kind of charity event is hitting Chicago. Real Estate Rumble, a charity boxing event, will take place at Park West in Lincoln Park on Thursday, May 16. Sponsored by Vesta Preferred Realty, the event will showcase 20 Chicagoland real estate professionals ready to step into the boxing ring and duke it out for a worthy cause. This... Annika’s story: From older sister to lifelong advocate April 23, 2024 **This story was submitted via #MyDsStory and won the contest! Written by our guest writer, Annika Soderfelt Aaron, my little brother, has Down syndrome, and he is one of my best friends. He is only three years younger than I am, and the last almost 23 years with him have shaped me into the person I am today, personally, professionally, and socially. We have grown up and done everything together, and, like any siblings, we wrestle,... Take the "I Accept You" pledge and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG! Take the pledge! Check out our virtual tour! See our programs for individuals with Down syndrome As Seen On: I am the grandfather of Jay. I have seen firsthand how GiGi’s Playhouse has treated my grandson and all children that pass through their doors with love, affection, caring, understanding, and teaching with early intervention to help promote better lives for these children’s futures. It is incredible how they have done this on pure donations only and never ask or pressure anybody for money that attends their classes. I put this organization in the same class as the Shriner’s Hospital and St. Jude’s. I am so grateful that my daughter found GiGi’s Playhouse, and as a business owner, I have and will continue to work towards helping this organization to the best of my ability, and I urge other people to do the same. Grandfather of Jay sign up for our eNews read our blog volunteer 59 + Locations Worldwide Click to see where we are located Links Careers Annual Report Blog Donate Privacy Policy Contact Us National Office 2350 West Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 847-885-6149 info@gigisplayhouse.org ?Search Search Map © 2024 GiGi’s Playhouse | S | Portal | Training GiGi’s Playhouse is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and is solely funded by donations. IRS identification number 20-0058563 Translate...