SMILE 4 Special Needs (#265): World Down Syndrome Day Celebration at Sugarland on March 21, 2026

On March 21, we proudly supported World Down Syndrome Day at Sugar Land Town Square, organized by our longtime partner, GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. The event also celebrated GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land’s 10th anniversary.

As a Down syndrome achievement center, GiGi’s Playhouse provides free programs that empower individuals and families. We have been honored to partner with them since 2023, including collaborating on bucket drumming classes that foster creativity, coordination, and social connection.

At the event, our volunteers hosted a face painting and balloon art booth and shared fun stickers with attendees, helping create a joyful and welcoming atmosphere for all.

Volunteers

4 hours: Christy Zheng, Erica Gao, Katie Jin

3 hours: Miles Jin

Parent on duty: Yiwen (4 hrs, Katie/Miles Jin), Carol Li (4 hrs, Aila Jiang)