A Morning of Movement, Joy, and Belonging: GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2025

 

This past Sunday, Stephanie and I had the privilege of volunteering at the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge in Lancaster, and let me tell you, it was the kind of day that leaves you full in the best way.


Steph was one of the cheerful route volunteers (if you heard someone enthusiastically cheering you on while helping keep the course clear, that was her), while I roamed the park on my bike, doing my best to capture the joy, energy, and sense of community that filled the place from start to finish.


There’s something really special about the GiGi’s Playhouse community. The love, the support, the celebration of every step, whether you ran, walked, dashed, or just showed up, it was all seen and felt. I’m so grateful we got to be there, not just as volunteers but as participants in something genuinely meaningful.


If you were part of the event and want to relive some of the moments, the full photo gallery is now online:

👉 View the full gallery here


📸 Looking for your group or family photo?

Be sure to check out the section labeled "Family Groups" within the gallery. That’s where you’ll find many of the posed shots taken before and after the walk.


Thank you, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster, for letting us be part of this day. It was an honor to donate our time, and honestly, it felt like we got way more back in return.


Can’t wait for next year.


— Joel & Stephanie

Runners in light blue shirts participate in an outdoor racing event on a city sidewalk.
Participant holding yellow sign while cheering along sidewalk during community event.
Person pushing stroller during outdoor running event on residential street.
Participants in blue t-shirts gather outdoors during a community event on a sunny day.
Participants jog along a sidewalk during a community running event.
Two participants in blue shirts walking together during an outdoor charity event.
People in matching blue t-shirts participate in an outdoor event with tables set up along a sunny path.
Group walking along a sidewalk wearing matching blue shirts during a community gathering.
Participants assist others with mobility equipment during an outdoor community walk event.
Participant in light blue shirt celebrates with raised arms during outdoor community event.
Group of participants walking on sidewalk with stroller during community event.
Child in blue shirt smiling while sitting in stroller outdoors.
People walking along a tree-lined path during a community event on a sunny day.
Group of runners in matching blue shirts participate in a charity race along a tree-lined street.
Group of runners in matching light blue shirts jog along a sidewalk during a community event.
Participants wearing light blue shirts wave and smile during an outdoor community race event.
Participants in light blue shirts cheer and wave during an outdoor community event.
Person holds directional sign while participants in blue shirts cross street during community event.
Participants in blue shirts follow safety personnel during an outdoor event.
Participants in blue shirts walk along a path with a child riding in a small green wagon.
Two participants walk together on a crosswalk during an outdoor event.
Young person holding yellow 'You Did It!' sign with enthusiasm at outdoor event.
Participants in matching blue t-shirts give high fives during an outdoor charity walk or race event.
Family group wearing matching blue t-shirts at outdoor community event.
Two participants sharing joyful moment during outdoor community event.
Participants holding encouraging signs while cheering during outdoor community event.
Small group walking together on sunny path during community outdoor event.
Large group of participants in blue shirts gather on a baseball field under stadium lights.
Participants in light blue shirts run through an activity course at a baseball stadium.
Participants spread across baseball field during outdoor community event.
People engaged in activities on baseball field with stadium facilities in background.
Group of participants in matching light blue shirts gather at an outdoor charity event.
Young participant running on field during outdoor charity event.
Participants in light blue shirts gather on baseball field during community event.
Athletes taking a break and enjoying snacks on baseball field during daytime event.
People and a friendly golden retriever gather on a field during an outdoor community event.
A young child in a light blue shirt and tutu twirls joyfully on a sports field.
Participants in light blue shirts enjoy refreshments while sitting on grass at outdoor sporting event.
Participant celebrating with raised arms during outdoor sports event on baseball field.
People wearing matching blue shirts embrace during an outdoor community event.
Group gathers on baseball field with infant during daytime event.
Orange and blue race bibs laid out in rows show event numbers and details.
Person wearing sunglasses carrying child on shoulders at outdoor event.
Person in blue shirt feeding baby from bottle in stadium setting.
Spectators watch from stadium seats during an outdoor sporting event.
Group of participants sitting along the baseball field warning track during an outdoor event.
A young participant in a light blue shirt enjoys a snack during an outdoor event.
Two people hold up an achievement certificate at an outdoor sporting event.
Event staff manage a registration table with equipment at a baseball stadium.
Volunteers in light blue shirts celebrate with high fives at an outdoor sporting event.
A heartwarming moment shared between family members wearing matching light blue shirts indoors.
Participants in light blue shirts gather on a baseball field during a sunny outdoor event.
Group gathering around mobility equipment on baseball field grass.
Runner in light blue shirt and cap running along baseball field warning track.
Participant wearing blue shirt with race number running on baseball field.
Group in light blue shirts participating in activities on baseball field.
Participants in light blue shirts walk along a red track at a sports field while cheerleaders with pom-poms cheer.
People in blue shirts participating in outdoor activities at a baseball stadium.
People wearing matching blue shirts pose for a photo on a baseball field.
Two people in blue shirts engaged in an activity at a baseball stadium.
Runners cross home plate on a baseball diamond during a community event.
Participants cheer and wave pom-poms on a baseball field during a special event.
Participants run along the warning track at a baseball stadium while volunteers encourage them.
Participants giving high fives while running bases during charity event.
Person crouching at baseball field wearing blue shirt during outdoor event.
Participants running across bases during charity event at baseball stadium.
Participants enjoying activities on a red turf baseball field under blue skies.
Families in matching blue shirts participate in activities on a baseball field's warning track.
A participant runs along the warning track at a baseball stadium while spectators cheer.
People engaged in outdoor activities on red turf field at a baseball stadium.
Two participants in matching blue tutus high-five on baseball field baseline.
Participants in light blue shirts gather on a baseball field during a sunny outdoor event.
Child wearing colorful rainbow encouragement sign at outdoor sporting event with supporter.
A colorful sign reading Carter's Sunshine Crew is displayed during an outdoor event.
Person in light blue t-shirt participating in outdoor sporting event at stadium.
Participant in light blue shirt giving thumbs up during baseball stadium charity event.
Children and adults participate in an activity on a sports field wearing matching blue shirts.
Families in matching blue shirts dancing together on baseball field during community event.
Group of participants in light blue shirts exercising together on a baseball field during an outdoor event.
Participants wearing matching light blue t-shirts enjoy an outdoor event at a baseball stadium.
View of empty stadium seats with participants gathered on the field below.
A photographer takes a photo of a young participant in a light blue shirt at an outdoor sports event.
Participants walking along baseball field warning track during community event.
Group walks along baseball field warning track carrying inspirational signs.
Athletes in light blue uniforms participate in a special event on a baseball field with stadium seating in background.
Children and adults walking along a baseball field warning track past stadium advertising banners.
Group of participants gathered at starting line for charity walk event at baseball stadium.
People navigate the baseball field with a large utility wagon during a stadium event, orange clay turf visible beneath them.
People participating in activities on a baseball field with stadium seating in the background.
Group in light blue shirts participating in outdoor activities on a baseball field.
Sports stadium outfield with sponsor signage and advertisements visible along the back wall on a sunny day.