I have been living with a tic disorder for over 10 years now. I have had to cope with eye blinking, nose scrunching, and neck jerking movements over the years. When I was little, I would have weeks experiencing these… Continue Reading
An activity we do every year at the Tim Howard Leadership Academy is elevator pitches. An elevator pitch is a short, concise explanation meant to quickly explain something important. In this case, the pitch is about Tourette’s Syndrome. Learning how… Continue Reading
In my eyes, Tourette’s syndrome isn’t just a disorder, and it isn’t torture, even though some days it truly feels like it tries to tear me apart. To me, Tourette’s is like a strange, unpredictable friend who never leaves my… Continue Reading
Jordan was a first place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. When the Devils scored, I blinked. My hands froze while my eyes moved involuntarily. Although the Devils won, I felt… Continue Reading
Mark was a first place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. “Surely, if I can do one 5-minute increment without ticcing, I can do two.” I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome… Continue Reading
Eric was a second place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. When I was 8, my Tourette Syndrome barged into my life ruthlessly and without warning. Repetitive screams echoed through my… Continue Reading
Sarah was a third place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay she included with her application. Before I left my house this morning, I almost decided to wear sneakers instead of my everyday combat boots. Of… Continue Reading
Christian was a second place winner of a 2024 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This is the essay he included with his application. I have strived for excellence despite challenges in life. While my path has been difficult, perseverance has allowed me… Continue Reading
Marissa was a first place winner of a 2024 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay she included with her application. At the age of 7, I began to tic. It started as sniffing, inspiration, and expiration and progressed to uncontrollable… Continue Reading
I have made incredible connections through my involvement with the organization, found numerous role models I admire, and learned invaluable lessons that I would not have otherwise. Continue Reading