GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis, a local Down syndrome achievement center, will host its fifth annual 3.21 Mile Run today at Forest Park in Noblesville. The event supports the continued growth of GiGi’s Indianapolis location and the 400 participants who have Down syndrome and families that benefit from its free therapeutic, educational, wellness and career programs.
This year’s fundraising goal is $55,000, money that is vital to helping GiGi’s achieve its mission.
“Down syndrome is not a disease and there is no cure,” Executive Director Denisse Jensen says. “It’s not going away. It’s the largest chromosomal disability in our country and yet, it’s the least funded. This run is critical in helping us expand our programs and help more children with Down syndrome no matter their skill level or their family’s ability to pay.”
The 3.21 Run kicks off with open registration at 2 p.m., along with live music, a kids’ carnival and a Silly Safaris show. The Kids Dash for Down syndrome starts promptly at 4 p.m., immediately followed with the 3.21 Mile Run and a 1 Mile Inspirational Walk.
To register a team, learn more about the event, volunteer or become a sponsor, click here. Registration is $35. Kids 12 and under can register for $15.
About GiGi’s Playhouse
Serving children and adults of all ages, GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis provides educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families in a format in which individuals with Down syndrome learn best. GiGi’s will never let cost deter families from participation or impede the achievement of children and adults. In helping individuals with Down syndrome achieve their Best of All, GiGi’s also advances the larger vision of global acceptance for people of all abilities. All programs aim to maximize self-confidence and empower individuals to achieve their greatest potential. GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Learn more at gigisplayhouse.org/indianapolis.