Gigi's Dash for Down Syndrome 2026: Teaming up for Good
A few of us from the HighPoint Advisors team, along with some of our friends and family, met up on Sunday, May 17th to support GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse. It was a beautiful, sunny day that was perfect for a walk or 5k! This year’s event was officially called the GiGi’s Dash for Down Syndrome 5k, and all proceeds supported those living with Down Syndrome in our community.
We joined the Szuba Family team, who have a personal connection to our Client Service Associate, Christine. Christine’s fiancé has a cousin on the Szuba Family team, so we proudly walked to support them.
What is the Gigi's Dash for Down Syndrome?
GiGi’s Playhouse is a national charity with local chapters nationwide. The Syracuse chapter hosts “…educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome…” (Source).
Patrick Newton, one of our advisors, has supported GiGi’s Playhouse for years. Pat is a proud holder of the Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) designation, and he’s passionate about enabling those with special needs – and their families – to live financially confident and fulfilling lives.
The GiGi’s 5k event raised a total of $57,000 for GiGi’s Playhouse mission. It had a large turnout of 498 participants spread over 28 teams. Participants could choose to run a 5k or do a 1-mile loop, and could also enjoy the multiple raffles, food trucks, and live music.
Ongoing Support: Supply Drive at HighPoint Advisors, LLC
We’re proud to support GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse not only through events but also through action. We currently have an ongoing supply drive in our office to support the needs of the Syracuse center. Check out the image below for a list of commonly needed items.
Drop-Off Info:
Stop by our office Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, or contact us to coordinate a drop-off time that works for you. We are located at 5900 N. Burdick St, Ste 100, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
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