Knoxville GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2025

About Knoxville GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2025

Put on your brightest neon clothing and your best dancing shoes and join DJ Sterl the Pearl at the inaugural GiGi’s Playhouse Knoxville Dance for a Difference as we DANCE to foster acceptance, proving every person should be accepted as they are!
We have big dreams of acceptance for all and we believe that we can make a difference. So, all you dreamers and believers gather up your people – friends, family, neighbors, classmates – and make a team! You and your friends can unite to celebrate inclusion and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Dancing or being a good dancer is not a requirement but will be part of the fun!
This event will help raise crucial funds that will help GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville open its doors in 2025 to provide 100% FREE educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Register today to raise awareness and funds that will bring GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville to life in 2025. See you on the dance floor!
We challenge you to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE!


Fundraising Team Incentives

      ●   $150 by April 16th - Team name on the event Welcome Banner

      ●   $321 by May 3rd - Each Team Member gets Neon GiGiFIT Bracelet

      ●   $500 by April 16th - Team Yard Sign Outside Entrance

      ●   $1,000 by May 3rd - Special DJ shoutout during Dance for a Difference

      ●   $2,100 by May 3rd - Team Leads get a GiGi's Waterbottle

      ●   $5,000 by May 3rd - $50 Amazon giftcard 

      ●   3rd Place Fundraising Team - Featured in 2026 Dance for a Difference graphics

      ●   2nd Place Fundraising Team - Choose 2026 Dance for a Difference theme & featured in graphics

      ●   Top Fundraising Team - "Welcome Window Spotlight" @ GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville


Our goal is to reach $100k. For every $20k raised a GiGi’s Playhouse start-up team member will get pied in the face at the end of the event. If we reach $100k a special guest will get pied!!


Schedule

1:45 - Doors Open

2:00 - Let the dance party begin!

3:30 - Awards

4:00 - Head Home

Bring all the energy as we free dance, Jazzercize, and play dance games all afternoon.


Please note: Register by April 24 to receive a free t-shirt.