<\/a>Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11), shown here at the one of the first NJ Walks for TS at Mendham events, has joined the Honorary Committee for this year’s event on Nov. 14th.<\/p><\/div>\n
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) continues his support for the NJ Walks movement by joining the Honorary Committee of this year’s event. The 6th annual NJ Walks for TS<\/em> at Mendham is a 5K walk\/run is Saturday, November 14th at Mendham Borough Park designed as a day of advocacy, awareness, acceptance, and action.<\/p>\nNJ Walks for TS<\/em> at Mendham benefits the NJCTS Education Outreach Program, which educates healthcare professionals, teachers and students at schools in every corner of New Jersey about Tourette Syndrome, anti-bullying and self-advocacy. Each member of the Honorary Committee has a history of support for the 1 in 100 children living with Tourette Syndrome (TS)\u2014a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements or sounds known as tics.<\/p>\nRep. Frelinghuysen is an NJCTS supporter and co-sponsor of federal legislation for Tourette Syndrome.<\/p>\n
\u201cNJCTS is grateful for Rep. Frelinghuysen\u2019s continued support,\u201d said NJCTS Executive Director Faith W. Rice. \u201cWe hope others follow his example of stepping up on behalf of the TS community.\u201d<\/p>\n
To join the\u00a0 Honorary Committee, start a team or register for the walk, call at 908-575-7350 or visit www.njcts.org.<\/p>\n
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