For years, Sarah worried about what the future would hold for her son.
Like many parents of children with Down syndrome, she dreamed of a world where he would be accepted, celebrated, and given every opportunity to reach his potential. She wanted him to build friendships. Grow in confidence. Discover his gifts. Most of all, she wanted him to know he belonged.
Then her family found Gigi's Playhouse.
Today, the shy little boy who once hesitated to join group activities eagerly participates in programs designed specifically for him, learns new skills, and celebrates accomplishments that once felt out of reach. Both his ability and confidence grew!
That's the power of Gigi's Playhouse. Everyday they provide FREE therapeutic, educational, and career training programs to individuals with Down syndrome. From the moment of prenatal diagnosis all the way through adulthood. They are there for the long haul.
Thanks to your generosity through the NXT Initiative, more children will say, "I can." More parents will find hope. More families will discover they are not alone.
Thank you for helping make stories like these possible.
Your NXT pledge says, “I believe in this vision.”
Fulfilling your pledge says, “Let’s keep going.”
Gigi's Playhouse, founded in Sacramento in May 2021, is one of 86 Compassion Projects you are supporting through the NXT Initiative.
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