GiGi's Playhouse Indianapolis

09/06/2025

🧙 Celebrate Halloween, Playhouse Style! 🧙

Get ready for a spooktacular night at our annual Boo Bash on October 26th! From trunk-or-treating to festive fun, there’s something for all ages and stages.

We’re thrilled to share that the National Charity League, Class of 2027, has chosen GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis as their philanthropy focus this year and they’re already diving in to help plan and support this exciting event! Be sure to register all family members and friends who plan to attend so you don’t miss out on the Halloween fun. 🎃

Reserve Your Spot (If You Dare): https://ow.ly/4szo50WSb2B

09/05/2025

🌟 We’re still reminiscing on the incredible day we had at the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! 🌟

Our community came together to move for acceptance, celebrate inclusion, and make unforgettable memories 💙 💛

This day would not have been possible without our amazing partners:
📸 Donatello Photography for capturing the joy-filled moments
🎶 Erik Hoffman for keeping the energy high
🍔 Chick-fil-A for fueling our volunteer team
🐾 A1 Trophies & Awards, Inc. for the custom dog tags
👕 Mac Designs Inc. for helping us look race-ready
📍Office Sign Company for making our event shine
🎤 500 Festival Princesses for bringing the hype
❤️ University of Indianapolis's Dance Team for leading our warmup & cooldown
⭐ Station Hosts for creating fun along the course: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, National Charity League, Inc., ComForCare Home Care, Down Syndrome Indiana, We Rock The Spectrum, Pure Abilities LLC, Lions Cheerleading Team, Westfield Travel Football Team, & the Wabash College Athletics golf team!

And a heartfelt THANK YOU to our sponsors who helped power this event:
🏆 Empowered Origins, Riley Children's Health, Make Others Great, MassMutual, ComForCare Home Care, & Centier Bank

Because of YOU, the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge was more than just an event; it was a movement for acceptance! 💙 💛

09/04/2025

✨ Stocking Up for a New Session ✨

We’re getting ready to kick off our fall program session and it takes more than you might think to keep the Playhouse running smoothly! That’s why we’ve created 3 special Amazon Wishlists to support every part of our mission.

🧼 Healthy Playhouse
Everyday must-haves like paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies keep our Playhouse fresh & welcoming.

🎨 Fund-A-Program
Interactive favorites like pencil cases and ball pit balls bring energy and fun to our programs.

📎 Office Supplies
Essentials like printer paper and scissors keep things organized so our programs can shine!

By shopping these lists, you’re helping us create a safe, engaging, and supportive space for every participant, family, and volunteer who walks through our doors 💙 💛

Support with a click ➡️ https://ow.ly/sQY050WRqlA

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

✨ The magic never stops at GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis, even during program breaks! ✨

Even though our Playhouse programs were on pause for the last 2 weeks as we were planning our fall session, BIG things have been happening:

🧹 Providence Cristo Rey High School students gave our Playhouse a deep clean before fall programs kick off Tuesday!

📚 We welcomed Shari & Heather from the National Office and celebrated our new volunteer literacy coordinator, Kendra! (We’re still looking for 4 more tutors ➡️ https://ow.ly/Grse50WOo7z)

🎁 A generous new family that we met during GFAC set up donated a HUGE batch of brand-new educational toys — thank you, Bob & family!

🎉 Our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge raised $23,000 for free, purposeful programming!

💙 No matter the season, there’s always magic happening at GiGi’s thanks to the community that surrounds our mission! 💛

08/24/2025

🌟 What a GREAT day! 🌟

Remarkable weather, top-notch volunteers, and phenomenal station hosts made today’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge unforgettable! Thanks to YOU, we’ve already reached 52% of our $40,000 goal! 🙌

📸 If you joined us today, drop your favorite photo in the comments, we’d love to see your memories! Stay tuned for our photos later this week.

📺 If you missed the event, tune into WTHR at 6 PM for a special highlight!

Help us cross the finish line! Donate today and keep the momentum going 💙💛

https://ow.ly/IyVV50WL4i3

08/23/2025

🚨 Only 1 day to go! 🚨

Tomorrow is the big day, the 2025 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! Don’t miss your chance to join us for this family-friendly event full of fun, fitness, and community. 🌟

It’s not just a Sports Circuit Challenge, it’s about raising awareness, spreading acceptance, and supporting FREE programs for individuals with Down syndrome! 💙 💛

📢 Final call to register! Secure your spot now and be part of something amazing ➡️ https://ow.ly/G4H750WKSBk

We have OFFICIALLY raised 53% of our goal, thanks to YOU! Check out our current Top 3 Teams:

✨ Duff Tuff
✨ Team Luke D
✨ Maeve's Mosh Pit

Let’s finish strong together!

08/22/2025

✨ Looking to add a sprinkle of family fun, acceptance, and inclusion to your weekend? ✨

Join us for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at Dr. James A Dillon Park! Every step, smile, and donation helps us move closer to our $40,000 goal.

💙 Thanks to our amazing community, we’ve already raised 42% of our goal and we can’t wait to see what magic unfolds in the next few days! 💛

🌟 100% of registration fees and donations go directly toward helping us reach that finish line!

🔗 Register, donate to GFAC, or support your favorite team here: https://ow.ly/jX9Y50WKvNs

08/20/2025

🎉 Join us in congratulating Team Caleb’s Corner! They’ve officially reached their GFAC fundraising goal! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and incredible supporters made this milestone possible 💙 💛

Let’s cheer them on as they celebrate this amazing achievement! ✨

🔥 The competition begins! Welcome Team Caleb's Corner! 🔥

This brand new team has already raised $225 and after seeing Caleb's perfect basketball form is his team photo, it is safe to say they will be bringing the HEAT on July 27th!

Quick reminder: If your family is unable to attend the 2025 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge on July 27th due to previously committed plans or living out of state, do not let that STOP you from creating a team and fundraising! Your direct impact can START TODAY! 🌟

Create your team today or donate to the 2025 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 👇

https://gigisplayhouse.org/indianapolis/acceptance-challenge/

08/20/2025

🚨 Leaderboard shake-up! 🚨

Team B’s Knees just climbed into 3rd place thanks to generous donations! Their team goal is $3,210, and they’re only $58 away from hitting the $1,000 mark! 🎉

Let’s help push them over the top! Show your support for Team B’s Knees today ⬇️

https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-2025/team/the-bs-knees

🌟 FIRST GFAC Team Announcement! 🌟

Meet Team B's Knees! This team, which is led by Operations Manager, Riley Forsythe, is ready to put the team to the challenge in honor of acceptance and movement!

💥 Say goodbye to the traditional 1-mile walk and 3-mile run — and get ready for an elevated, interactive sports circuit challenge! ⚽

You'll move through a fun-filled route featuring engaging stations, each led by local community leaders bringing the energy with movement-based activities!

Get your team together and join the fun — it's time to move with purpose and celebrate acceptance!

Create your team today! https://shorturl.at/DpjRF

08/20/2025

🎉 Team Luke is only $75 away from reaching their GFAC team goal! 🎉

Use their team link below to help push them over their finish line ⬇️

https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-2025/team/team-luke-d

🎉 New Team Alert! 🎉

Say hello to Team Luke D, our newest crew in the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! 💪 They’ve already raised $475 toward their $945 goal and we know they’ve got what it takes to CRUSH it! 🙌

With just 19 days to go, now’s the time to take action:

💙 Donate to Luke’s team: https://shorturl.at/emxiT

💛 Start your own fundraising team: https://gigisplayhouse.org/indianapolis/acceptance-challenge/

Every dollar moves us closer to a world of acceptance for all. Let’s do this together!