Elevator Pitches
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 to give an...
Donor Spotlight: The Viteks – Sharing Their Son’s Legacy Through Generosity
One of the most challenging emotions of grief is one’s fear that their loved one will be forgotten by others. For a family, that sentiment can be particularly pronounced when it is their child that has died. Turning that pain into something generous and impactful for...
My Best Friend, Tourette’s Syndrome
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 side. It’s there through every high and...
A Night to Remember: New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Hosts Unmasking the Myths Gala
The energy was electric at the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) Gala, Unmasking the Myths, held on Thursday, October 16 at the Bridgewater Marriott. More than 150 guests came together to support NJCTS and its mission to provide education and advocacy...
Senator Andrew Zwicker Visits NJCTS
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) was honored to welcome Senator Andrew Zwicker of New Jersey’s 16th Legislative District to its office on August 25. The visit marked an important moment of recognition and support for...
Former Youth Advocate, Connor Staine Inspires NJCTS Community at Family Fun Day at the Ballpark
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) marked a successful Family Fun Day at the Ballpark on August 21, 2025, bringing together the community at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. The evening brought together families, advocates,...
West Orange Teen, Sarah Freeman Awarded Third Place Scholarship from NJCTS
On Friday June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, NJCTS presented the four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors. The third-place recipient was Sarah Freeman, of West Orange. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurobiological disorder...
2025 Tim Howard Leadership Academy
High school students representing several states gathered to build advocacy skills, self-leadership, and resilience at the 12th annual Tim Howard Leadership Academy, hosted by the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) on the Busch Campus of...