Two sisters, Eliza and Sydney, talk about growing up with Tourette Syndrome – not their own, but their brothers’ – and why they chose to become advocates for everyone living with TS. Continue Reading
Each and every individual should follow their own path and enjoy every moment of their college experience. Continue Reading
The author of this essay was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay that was included with their application. In the third grade, at the age of eight, I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. This… Continue Reading
Matthew was a first place winner of the 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. Well, it’s a school day, so that’s probably 10 people, maybe a dozen. I have practice after that so… Continue Reading
Dominic was a second place winner of the 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. As a kid I often felt like a misfit, and developing Tourette Syndrome didn’t help. I’ve always been quirky,… Continue Reading
Madilynne was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay she included with her application. I will never forget the first time I experienced something I couldn’t understand. I was in fourth grade and it was… Continue Reading
Debra was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay she included with her application. Tourette’s has been a major part of my life for 10 years now and it has had many nights of tears… Continue Reading
Evan was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. Tourette Syndrome is something I have known for my entire life. It’s crazy to think that nervous habits I had as… Continue Reading
Emma was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay she included with her application. Have you ever gotten nervous when finishing a timed test that you start panicking? Or have something in your eye so… Continue Reading
Carson was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. Throughout my life, I have always dealt with certain impulses. I’ve regularly gone to Dupont Hospital for Children in Wilmington Delaware… Continue Reading