Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Hundreds turned out Tuesday night to support the opening of a new Down Syndrome Awareness Center. Share your photos here!
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
An estimated 400 people turned out Tuesday night at Edina's Pinstripes for the second annual fundraiser for GiGi's Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Awareness Center slated to open in St. Louis Park in 2013. More than 30 local vendors offered everything from food samples to fashion consults during the three-hour event designed to raise awareness of the children with Down Syndrome. The above photos are from those who attended Tuesday night. And though the fundraiser may be over, the organization is still accepting donations for the center. More information can be found at the GiGi's Playhouse website or by contacting Pinstripes at 952-835-6440.
Monday, November 26, 2012
More than 30 vendors will be at Pinstripes in Edina Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. to host an open house and raise awareness and money for GiGi's Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Awareness Center slated to open in 2013.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
It's a party, yes—but for a good cause. More than 30 vendors will be at Pinstripes in Edina Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 5-8 p.m. as a fundraiser and to raise awareness for GiGi's Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Awareness Center slated to open in St. Louis Park in 2013. It's the second year for the event, which will feature gifts, wine, coffee, hot chocolate, as well as hors d'ouvres for guests. A donation of $10 is asked for those who attend. Edina Patch, which is a partner for the event, will also be on hand giving away canvas shopping totes to those who attend. Vendors scheduled include: Anna Belago Designs; Winter Goddess/Black Onyx Creation; Best Buy Simplicity Program; Beyond Beauty Aesthetic Clinic; Blast Dry Bar; Bumblebee Personal Assistants…
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
More than 400 people attended the event.
Cody’s Dash for Down syndrome brought in thousands of dollars for advocacy efforts, according to numbers organizers released Tuesday. The May 19 event in Burnes Park raised more than $22,000 for GiGi’s Playhouse, an organization whose mission is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome. In all, more than 400 people attended, including 204 people who participated in the 5K run and walk. Stay up to date on all your local news. Sign up for the free Hopkins Patch newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Editor James Warden's Pinterest boards. Do you own a local business? Click here to learn about five easy ways your business can use Patch.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The four women organized the 5K run/walk after one of them had a son with Down syndrome.
Brie Heinlein, Amy Jackson, Andrea Johnston and Liz Meyer have been best friends since they were students in Hopkins High School together. So when Jackson’s son, Cody, was born in February 2011 with Down syndrome, her three friends were there to offer her all the support she needed. “Not knowing ahead of time, it was obviously a really big shock for them,” Meyer said. A few months later, Johnston and Meyer were discussing how to help Jackson while on a plane returning from a girls weekend. All the friends except Heinlein are runners, and Jackson and Johnston ran cross country in high school. So they decided to host a 5K run and walk in Cody’s honor. “She was very touched,” Meyer recalled. “Cody’s Dash for Down Syndrome” is set to take …
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Pinstripes - Edina
11:23 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors! We are looking forward to the 3rd annual already! Thanks to all of our attendee's as well - we love the opportunity to showcase Pinstripes beautiful event space :) Please think of us for your private events and off site Catering needs! Please tune in for the news of GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities Grand Opening sometime early 2013 - thank you to all of our … more ›