12 May 2023

GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities Set to Host GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge SUPERHERO 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and Kids Dash for Down Syndrome June 3

By Pam Lynch

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2023) — In an effort to make the world a more accepting place for individuals of all abilities, on June 3, 2023, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, the local Down syndrome achievement center, is working alongside our network of more than sixty playhouses, throughout the United States and Mexico, to host a GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge event. They will hold their annual SUPERHERO 5K run, 1 Mile walk, and Kids Dash for Down syndrome.

22 Oct 2021

Local Down Syndrome Achievement Center Expanding

By Pam Lynch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2021) — On October 9, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities the local Down Syndrome Achievement Center held its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2021 “i have a Voice” Gala. This year they celebrated ten years of supporting the voices of individuals with Down syndrome right here in the Quad Cities.

15 Sep 2021

A Party for the Acceptance of Individuals with Down syndrome: GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities to Host Annual “i have a Voice” Gala

By Pam Lynch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 15, 2021) — GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will hold its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2021 “i have a Voice” Gala. This year they are celebrating ten years of supporting the voices of individuals with Down syndrome right here in the Quad Cities as the local Playhouse turns ten on October 1.

29 May 2020

GiGi's Step To Accept Challenge to Help NFP Continue Mission of Providing Free Life-Changing Therapeutic and Educational Programming

By Pam Lynch

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2020) — On Saturday, June 6, teams from 60 GiGi's Playhouse locations and startups nationwide will take to the streets, parks, bike trails, and basement treadmills, set on amassing 7 million "steps to accept," enough steps to span the entire United States. The challenge invites supporters of acceptance, in all its forms, to join the effort by signing up online to begin logging their steps.

16 Feb 2020

A Party for the Acceptance of Individuals with Down Syndrome: GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities to Host Annual “i have a Voice” Gala

By Pam Lynch

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 14, 2020) — GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will hold its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2020 “i have a Voice” Gala.

31 Jan 2019

GiGi's "i have a Voice" Gala

By Pam Lynch

Bettendorf, Iowa (January 31, 2019) — GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center will hold its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2019 “i have a Voice” Gala.

12 Jan 2018

A Party for the Acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome: GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities to host “i have a voice” Gala

By Pam Lynch

Bettendorf, IA,  March 10, 2018 – GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will hold its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2018 “i have a voice” Gala.

08 Sep 2017

Superhero 5KRun, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash for Down Syndrome: October 7, 2017 Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf, IA

By Pam Lynch

September 5, 2017 – GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, the local Down Syndrome Achievement Center, will host their annual 5K Run, 1-mile Walk and Dash for Down syndrome at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf, IA on Saturday October 7, 2017. Participants will enjoy entertainment, ice cream, inflatables, raffles and prizes. The 5K is a timed event with chipped bibs for competitive runners.

26 Aug 2016

Superhero 5KRun, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash for Down Syndrome: October 1, 2016 Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf, IA

By Pam Lynch

August 26, 2016 – GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, the local Down Syndrome Achievement Center, will host their annual 5K Run, 1-mile Walk and Dash for Down syndrome at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf, IA on

23 Apr 2013

Choosing Child Care Class Offered

By Pam Lynch

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) provides resources, education, and advocacy about quality child care to Parents, Child Care Programs, Employers, and Community Members.

CCR&R is holding a Choosing Child Care class for anyone wanting information about child care. These short one hour sessions are being held at the local Iowa Hospitals. Want to know more about Quality Child Care?

Thursday, May 9th

Genesis East in the Interconnect Lounge at 10:30 AM or 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 16th

Trinity Bettendorf in Room A/B at 10:30 AM or 6:30 PM

Please call to RSVP 1- 855-CHILD-01 (855-244-5301)

CCR&R is a nonprofit organization that is part of a statewide system and a nationwide network. The local CCR&R office (IA Region 5) is located in Davenport, IA and serves 20 counties in southeast Iowa.

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