{"id":253690,"date":"2021-09-30T08:40:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T13:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveaction.org\/news\/?p=253690"},"modified":"2021-09-28T01:24:54","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T06:24:54","slug":"down-syndrome-gigi-white-sox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.liveaction.org\/news\/down-syndrome-gigi-white-sox\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen with Down syndrome sings national anthem at Chicago White Sox game"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The namesake behind a chain of Down syndrome education and resource centers sang the national anthem at a Chicago White Sox game for developmental disability night on September 15.<\/p>\n

Gigi Gianni, 19 years old, is the girl behind Gigi’s Playhouse<\/a>. After she was born, her mom, Nancy Gianni, was inspired to create a place for people with Down syndrome where families could find resources and networking, and there would be educational activities, programs, and therapies for people with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n

For Gigi, singing the national anthem isn’t easy. With low muscle tone and speech impediments, it’s harder for her than for her typical peers, but her mom told Fox 32<\/a> that Gigi learned the words 10 years ago, and practices constantly.<\/p>\n