Hillsdale Teen Says NJ Walks for TS is a Sign of Solidarity
Michael Hayden likes serving as a voice for younger kids living with Tourette Syndrome (TS). He knows, firsthand, the joys and challenges that come with the neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements or sounds known as tics. The Pascack Valley High School junior is a youth advocate, specially trained by
There is no stopping Mendham youth with Tourette syndrome (Observer-Tribune)
Brennan Skirzenski is a runner and fencer at Mendham High School and an active member of Boy Scout Troop 150 in Bernardsville.
Fun, Food, and Music on November 12th at Overpeck Park
Saturday morning, November 12th, will be a day like no other at the Overpeck Park Amphitheater as the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) presents NJ Walks for TS at Bergen, a 5K walk/family fun run to benefit the organization’s education outreach programs. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder
Turnersville 4th graders learn about Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Youth Advocates Wyatt, Sarah, and Eric
NJCTS Youth Advocates Wyatt Gray and Sarah and Eric Baldwin recently led a presentation about Tourette Syndrome to a 4th grade class at Bells Elementary School in Turnersville, NJ. Wyatt, Eric, and Sarah are an unstoppable team of TS advocates!
Montville sixth- and seventh-graders get lessons about Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Youth Advocates Tess and Tara
More than 600 sixth and seventh graders at Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville, NJ learned about Tourette Syndrome and about treating others with respect after NJCTS Youth Advocate Tess Kowalski’s recent presentation. The students welcomed their classmate Kyle to the front of the room to answer some questions
NJ Walks for TS Moves to Bergen County and Asurion Continues Presenting Sponsorship
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) is proud to announce the return of Asurion as the Presenting Sponsor for the first NJ Walks For TS at Bergen on Saturday, November 12, a day set aside to stand up for acceptance, awareness and advocacy on behalf
Mendham Teen Leads Team for Tourette Syndrome Awareness on Nov. 12th
It’s obvious that Brennan Skirzenski has a bright future ahead. When he’s not running or fencing, the West Morris Mendham Regional High School sophomore is talking to friends and neighbors throughout his home town to support the North Jersey leg of NJ Walks for TS. It’s a cause that’s personal
South Jersey NJ Walks for TS a Success for Children of All Ages
Several generations of Tourette Syndrome supporters gathered together to make this year’s South Jersey leg of the NJ Walks for TS program unforgettable. From babies to grandparents, each person among the swarm of orange T-shirts was there for the same reason: a child they love is living with Tourette Syndrome.
South Jersey Dad Organizes first Pub Crawl to benefit NJCTS
Our hats are off to South Jersey TS dad, Scott Baldwin, for organizing the first Pub Crawl to benefit NJCTS! We are so grateful to the 29 supporters who raised a glass (or two) in support of the TS community. Thank you, thank you!