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press release: October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. During October, we celebrate people with Down syndrome and shine a light on the abilities and dreams of those with Down syndrome. During this month, events take place to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome.

GiGi's Playhouse, Madison’s only Down syndrome achievement center, is thrilled to announce it will celebrate our participants at the VIRTUAL “Generation G” Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 6:30pm via Facebook Live. The gala is key to expanding our voice in the world and to promote our mission - to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.

The Madison Playhouse is one of 60 GiGi’s Playhouse Down syndrome achievement centers and start-ups located in the U.S. and Mexico. GiGi’s Madison opened in 2016 and serves over 300 families. 99% of GiGi’s programs are provided by trained volunteers that graciously donate their time. Although programs are offered free of charge to participants, they are not free for GiGi’s to deliver.

The gala is our most important fundraiser of the year and is crucial to our ability to offer educational programming free of charge to our families. This important night will feature emcee, Amelia Jones of NBC15, key note speaker, GiGi and Nancy Gianni and appearances by Playhouse staff, volunteers and families. The virtual “Gen G” Gala will include a streaming 30 minute program,silent auction, wine pull, fund a need presentation and an interactive website that includes a VIP bar featuring a signature cocktail and sponsorship lounge. To top off the evening, popular local cover band, SuperTuesday, will be performing an hour long private, streaming concert!

Gala tickets are free but there are opportunities for corporate or family sponsorships and general donations. Any sized donation will gain you access to the post Gala private SuperTuesay concert! All gala proceeds will support GiGi’s ability to provide life-changing, free, therapeutic, educational and career training services to our participants and their families. For tickets and sponsorship information, go to https://gigisplayhouse.org/madison/gala/

To assist in celebrating acceptance all month long, we have some fun and free activities for people of all ages and abilities here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/dsam/