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Monday, May 20, 2013

GiGi’s Playhouse Run, Walk and Dash for Down Syndrome

GiGi's Playhouse officially opened online registration for its annual 5K fundraising and awareness event. A celebration of children and adults living inspirational lives.

The 2013 event will be held Sunday, June 9 at the Arboretum of South Barrington. Registration links can be found on the GiGi's Playhouse web site at www.gigisplayhouse.org/5K. As one of two marquee fundraising events per year, GiGi's Playhouse attracts over 3,000 participants and guests. Guests will also enjoy a DJ, inflatable bounce houses and face painting activities for children, food & refreshments, and more. Registrants can choose to participate in a 5K run or 1 mile walk. Thereafter, kids can choose to participate in a short "Dash for Down syndrome." Guests can cheer on family and friends alongside GiGi as they all cross the finish line. "Our 5K event is very special for many reasons," says GiGi's Playhouse founder and CEO Nancy …

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Cheerleaders Root On Special Needs Squad

Barrington's Varsity Cheerleading squad is rooting on girls with special needs.

For three weeks, Barrington High School’s cheerleaders have been teaching different routines to young girls with Down syndrome, but it has been the varsity squad that has been learning a thing or two from the kids. “(Gigi’s Gems) have given us a different prospective,” Alexa Hanaford said of working with the aspiring girls with Down syndrome who are a part of Gigi’s Playhouse. “Their outlook is so different, and they are always so happy.” “It’s been awesome and the whole experience has been unbelievable,” Melissa Mersch, one of the many co-coaches and varsity cheerleaders working with the young girls said.  “Everything is just so positive when you are around them.” Mersch, Hanaford, Courtney Quigley and a handful of cheerleaders were the …

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