It was more than 23 years ago that I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. I’ve learned a lot in that time. About myself, about others and most of all, that our relationship with mental health and conditions like TS is far… Continue Reading
Hi everyone! Some of you may have seen this article on CentralJersey.com last week that talked about “a mother’s connection between her children and a soccer legend.” I just wanted to share with you the e-mail my mom sent the reporter that led… Continue Reading
Here’s are two excerpts from Tim Howard’s new book, “The Keeper,” which came out yesterday, December 9. The first is from the chapter called “Like Coming Home” and talks about arriving at Everton Football Club: “At the start of the ’06-’07… Continue Reading
Youth Advocate Tommy Licato has done a lot of awareness work on behalf of the Tourette Syndrome community for years now — and he’s still in high school. Tommy’s incredible efforts on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette… Continue Reading
Working on my new video … and got a surprise visit from a certain little fluff ball! So cute! <3 I’ve got more than 1,000 views on my most recent video, which you can view here. Thanks for all the support,… Continue Reading
Welcome summer & goodbye high school! It’s been more than six months since I last reached out with my song and video “Wallpaper.” It got more than 30,000 views and some great coverage. I wrote a couple of new songs and even… Continue Reading
Check out my story that appeared yesterday in the Trenton Times and on NJ.com! It’s about the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders’ (NJCTS) Children’s Scholarship Program and the NJ Walks for TS at Princeton event this… Continue Reading
A few months ago, I talked about the NJ Walks for TS at Mercer County Park (near Princeton township) which will take place on Sunday, April 6. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the walk will start at 2… Continue Reading
Hello! My name is Marissa Hacker and I am the National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) New Jersey Youth Ambassador and also the founder of a nonprofit organization called Fantastic Friends. This year for my Ambassadorship project, I am on a… Continue Reading
The Lappes (pronounced laps) will partner with with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for the second time this year by playing at the 4th annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham, on Saturday, November… Continue Reading