Youth Advocate Savannah is This Year’s Top Walk Fundraiser
Her hometown walk raised more than $10,000 and she was featured in the Asbury Park Press.
Where Are They Now? – Tara Barr
My name is Tara Barr and I was NJCTS Youth Advocate of the Year & a scholarship recipient in 2019. I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at seven years old and became involved with NJCTS in 2012. At that time, I participated in the NJCTS walks and in 2016, I
Piscataway Teen Christian Conception Awarded Second Place Scholarship From NJCTS
On Friday June 7, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, NJCTS presented the two top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors. The second-place recipient was Christian Conception, 18, of Piscataway. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements and sounds known as tics. As many
Branchburg Teen Marissa Lazovick Awarded First Place Scholarship From NJCTS
On Friday June 7, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, NJCTS presented the two top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors. The first-place recipient was Marissa Lazovick, 18, of Branchburg. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements and sounds known as tics. As many
Ridgefield Avenue School Principal Awarded Educator of the Year
NJCTS has awarded the 2024 Educator of the Year to Dr. Michael Donovan, Principal of Ridgefield Avenue School in Glen Ridge.
Rutgers MSW Student Awarded Scholarship for Tourette Syndrome Advocacy
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) announced their annual scholarship awards this week and Drew Friedrich, a Rutgers Master of Social Work Student, was awarded the Faith W. Rice Memorial Scholarship, named after NJCTS founder and former executive director. Tourette Syndrome is a neurobiological disorder characterized by
Dr. Bernard Maria Named Healthcare Professional of the Year
“Dr. Maria has proven himself to be warm, compassionate and knowledgeable, and has expressed great empathy towards our family.”
2024 Awards and Scholarship Luncheon
NJCTS celebrated 2024 scholarship winners and award honorees during annual luncheon in Bridgewater.
Where Are They Now? – Sebastian Lijo
My name is Sebastian Lijo. My relationship with NJCTS began with my mother’s involvement, as she dedicated her time volunteering at events before eventually joining their team full-time. After graduating from Somerville High School, I applied for and was fortunate enough to receive the NJCTS Youth Scholarship. This support allowed
Where Are They Now? – Adyan Khondker
Hi! My name is Adyan Khondker, a rising junior (class of 2026) at Rutgers University. I was formerly only scarcely involved in NJCTS as a high school scholarship winner, but am hoping to be a coach at this year’s Tim Howard Leadership Academy. I’ve grown up having TS symptoms for