Who we are...

GiGi’s Playhouse is a Down syndrome awareness center. 
With multiple locations, we offer activities, resources, educational programs and support for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.

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What an event!

The 7th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness 5K run and 1 mile walk was incredible! Megan has been training for months for the 5K run and started the race with the Bike Marshalls! Way to go Megan! Thanks to everyone who made this event possible!

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Congrats to the Top 6 Teams!!
Team GiGi
Becca's Bunch
Da Tylachers
Adi's Team
Mighty Max
Caleb and Company

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Sioux City Walk for Down syndrome Awareness
Join us on Saturday, August 28 at 9am @ Chris Larsen Shelter in Sioux City, IA for a 1 mile walk spreading awareness for Down syndrome! Form your team, join an existing team or walk as an individual with your family & friends! If you are interested in walking, volunteering or sponsoring this event with GiGi’s Playhouse contact us at siouxcity@gigisplayhouse.org or 712-226-PLAY!!

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13th Annual Buddy Walk!
August 28th, 2010 • Ankeny DMACC Campus
Des Moines, IA
Click here to register



Learn to Read program
See here to learn about our FREE literacy program

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NEW! Read our Blog

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Family Stories from the children featured in our calendar.

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Read how it all began.

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Heard around the playhouse

 

Looking to open a Playhouse in your area? Click here to find out how.

 

"From the 1st day we walked in, it felt like we had been part of this family forever!"

 

 

 

Are you an expectant mother with the possibility of your baby having Down syndrome? Click here.

 

i have a voice

GiGi's Sibling Video wins an Emmy!
The Sibling video, featuring 12 siblings who share their perspective on what life is like growing up with a brother or sister with Down syndrome, has won an Emmy! Click on the following link to view this powerful an inspiring video...Sibling Video

Never been to the Playhouse?? Check out our new video..."My Sister"
My Sister Movie small (2.6 Mb)
My Sister Movie large (19 Mb)

Ways you can create Awareness

 

Save the Dates!!

September 18
Tour de GiGi's
3rd Annual Charity Bicycle Ride

October 3rd
GiGiFest! 12pm-3pm

October 10th
Chicagoland Buddy Walk

Spreading A National Voice!
The i have a voice Traveling Gallery is on the move! Check out these awesome locations!

July 26 - August 23
Eastwood and Southern Park Mall in Boardman, Ohio

August 26 – Sept. 26
Cherry Valley Mall in Rockford, IL

October 1-31
Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL

January 1-31
Woodridge Public Library in Woodridge, IL

 

Check out our 2010 Video!

It shows the impact of a new families' journey from diagnosis through programming at the Playhouse. You'll be inspired as you watch!

 

 

Playhouse Locations

Sioux City, IA
1551 Indian Hills Drive
Suite 7
Sioux City, Iowa 51104
siouxcity@gigisplayhouse.org
(712) 226-PLAY
Fax: 712-226-7530

Des Moines
10430 New York Ave Suite A
Urbandale, IA 50322

Hoffman Estates
1069 W Golf Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-885-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 847-885-4903

Fox Valley
4024 Fox Valley Center Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
630-778-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 630-978-7455

McHenry
5404 W. Elm St. Suite A
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 815-385-7538

Chicago
3660 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618
773-583-PLAY (7529)


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It’s like a second home. I can’t even explain it without tearing up with gratitude."


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