Blog entries by the Teens4TS administrator for the purpose of disseminating NJCTS or other important Tourette Syndrome information
The first South Jersey 5K for Tourette Syndrome is coming to Medford Lakes this Sunday and Dawson Coyle can’t wait. The Gloucester County native is making a name for himself throughout the region as an award-winning singer/songwriter and will bring… Continue Reading
If you ask young people what they wish for, many of them are pre-occupied with the material wonders of childhood. But for three girls in the Medford area, their simple request is far from child’s play. They’re inviting everyone who… Continue Reading
The NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy honors a new set of leaders in the Class of 2015. Each of the 35 participants took part in an intensive four-day training promoting self-empowerment, self-leadership, and resilience—all important skills to succeed while living… Continue Reading
Alec Wolf finds freedom when he is on stage and he doesn’t let his TS hold him back. We are delighted to have Alec chosen as a finalist of our Youth Scholarship Award and we look forward to seeing his… Continue Reading
This is an anonymous essay submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2015 Children’s Scholarship Award contest. We hope you enjoy it! As I think about my journey in life so far there is a… Continue Reading
Invest in NJCTS Youth Development programs Donate at http://gofundme.com/TimHowardTSFund We are introducing a social media campaign to help raise money for NJCTS Youth Development programs including the NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy and we want you to join us. As you… Continue Reading
The mayor of South Plainfield, N.J., Matt Anesh, has announced that Thursday, June 4 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the borough and presented a proclamation to South Plainfield High School student Tommy Licato. An inherited neurological disorder, Tourette Syndrome… Continue Reading
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome’s (NJCTS) Youth Advocates inspired, educated and spread awareness about Tourette Syndrome to a total of 1800 Cresskill, N.J., students from May 11 through May 15, as part of a weeklong TS awareness campaign in the… Continue Reading
NJ Walks for TS at Princeton is a 5K walk and family fun run on March 29. With a little more than 2 weeks to go, now is the best time to register and start getting in shape for spring.… Continue Reading
Hallie Hoffman wants you to know that people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) are more than just their diagnosis. “TS is just one group we belong to, just as people may identify themselves with other groups such as athletes or musicians,”… Continue Reading