Lowcountry Forever: GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston & Never Stop Foundation – June 22, 2025

SEGMENT #1: GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston
GUEST: Marie Myers, Board President
ISSUE: Down’s Syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse is a national non-profit with more than 60 locations nationwide. Recently, a 62nd location was opened in North Charleston to provide programming and support for individuals with Down syndrome & their families. Marie Myers is the Board President for GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston and shared the story behind the creation of GiGi’s Playhouse. Myers talked about the biggest misconception that people have about individuals with Down’s Syndrome and how they are assisted. She also spoke about what the goal is for GiGi’s Playhouse and how a father or mother could begin working with the playhouse. The organization has their first Charleston fundraise in July and Myers share the details on their “I Have a Voice” Gala.

________________________________________________

SEGMENT #2: Never Stop Foundation
GUEST: Gary Botkin, Founder and Owner
ISSUE: Children & Youth Services
All children should have the opportunity to participate in youth sports. That’s the idea behind the Never Stop Foundation, formed earlier this year by Gary Botkin, who shared his motivation for starting this nonprofit. Too many families cannot afford the expense of participating in youth athletics, so the Never Stop Foundation fills that need. Botkin explained how the Never Stop Foundation helps children in need and how a mother or father could have their child receive assistance. Botkin described some situations where the Foundation was able to make a difference and talked about the needs of the organization and how both business and individuals can provide support. He also laid out his plan for the future of the Never Stop Foundation and the organization’s ultimate goal in our community.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Entertainment

Tony Shalhoub explores global cultures through bread in new CNN series ‘Breaking Bread’

To make bread, you need flour, water, salt and, usually, a rising agent, like yeast. To break bread, CNN has enlisted someone special — Tony Shalhoub.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and "freak-offs."

2 days ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.