Tag: GiGi’s Playhouse
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GiGi’s Playhouse golf outing raises funds for those with Down syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough hosted its first charity golf outing, Golf “Fore” GiGi’s, on Sept. 21 at the Rutgers University Golf Course. More than 100 golfers and 40 sponsors and donors came together in support of the organization. Their participation and sponsorship will help fund critical programs – including speech and language therapy, literacy and math…
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East Brunswick resident shares joys of raising son with Down syndrome in video produced by GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough released a brief but powerful video, “What I Wish I Told My Doctor,” produced to promote Down syndrome acceptance. The clip features East Brunswick resident Melissa Diaz, who speaks of the trials and hardship she faced when, at 18 weeks of pregnancy, it was discovered that her child likely had Down syndrome.…
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Virtual plankathon supports GiGi’s Playhouse
HILLSBOROUGH – Over the last five years, Hillsborough Township has been home to GiGI’s Playhouse, a nationwide organization that offers free educational services for children and adults with Down syndrome or special needs. The only New Jersey location has been supported by the Hillsborough community over the years, especially from Hillsborough’s own Pinnacle Health and…