CHICAGO, March 17,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GiGi Gianni, the
22-year-old namesake and Chief Inspiration Officer of GiGi's
Playhouse, will address a global audience at the United Nations
Headquarters in New York on
Thursday, March 20, to celebrate
World Down Syndrome Day. As part of the Center for Family &
Human Rights panel on increasing support systems for
individuals with Down syndrome, GiGi will speak on her life, her
personal journey, and the inherent value of all individuals with
Down syndrome.
"I'm so excited to speak in front of the United Nations," said
GiGi Gianni. "I can't wait to talk
about how me and all my friends with Down syndrome deserve to be
celebrated."
Nancy Gianni, GiGi's mother and
Chief Belief Officer of GiGi's Playhouse, will join GiGi on the
panel, highlighting the organization's dedication to empowering the
Down syndrome community. Founded by Nancy
Gianni in honor of her daughter, GiGi's Playhouse is the
only network of Down Syndrome Achievements Centers and provides
free educational, therapeutic, and career programs for individuals
with Down syndrome and their families. For the mother-daughter duo,
speaking at the United Nations marks a momentous opportunity to
advocate for the very community that GiGi's Playhouse was built to
serve.
This speaking engagement is just one part of a busy month for
GiGi's Playhouse. In addition to the United Nations event, the
organization is launching a new children's book, GiGi's
Journey, in partnership with Harry Moon
Books. The book will feature GiGi, a girl with Down
syndrome, as a central character in the magical world of
Harry Moon and bring a
brick-and-mortar GiGi's Playhouse into the fictional town of Sleepy
Hollow.
Beyond this, GiGi's Playhouse is taking to social media
throughout March to highlight the achievements of 21 inspiring
individuals from across its network, reflecting the organization's
core belief that individuals with Down syndrome have unlimited
potential.
About GiGi's Playhouse
GiGi's Playhouse is the only
international network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
dedicated to providing free educational and therapeutic programs
for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. GiGi's
Playhouse has opened 61 locations across the United States and Mexico, and GiGi's Virtual programming serves
families in more than 93 countries. GiGi's Playhouse offers a
lifetime commitment—from prenatal diagnosis through career
skills—to empower families with all the tools their child needs to
succeed. For more information, visit here.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Kevin O'Brien
kobrien@gigisplayhouse.org
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