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Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge

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ORGANIZATION: GiGi's Playhouse Chicago

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Join us on Saturday, June 14th for The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!

The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a physical and social MOVEment for acceptance where anyone can take part in a 5k, 1 Mile run, or Dash for Down syndrome to show their acceptance for all!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 14, 2025, to participate in The Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!

Your generous donations will fund new programs and existing programs like Dance, the Amina Grace One-on-One Speech and Language Program, Literacy and Math Tutoring, Career Development Internships and more

3 Shifts

  • Sat Jun 14, 2025 - 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Course set up
  • Sat Jun 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Help run different event stations
  • Sat Jun 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Help with tear down
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About GiGi's Playhouse Chicago

Location:

3948 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613, US

Mission Statement

Our mission: To increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Description

GiGi’s Playhouse is a one-of-a-kind achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse offers more than 25 therapeutic and educational programs that advance literacy, math skills, motor skills and more; all of which are free of charge.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Sat Jun 14, 2025
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts

WHERE

1730 North Stockton DriveChicago, IL 60614

(41.91409,-87.63268)
 

DATE POSTED

April 29, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 15
  • 2 - 3 hours

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • Donation Requested

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