NJCTS NEWS 
The official e-newsletter of the
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders 
March 13, 2014
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Just 24 days 'til NJ Walks for TS at Princeton!  
On April 6, Mercer County Park's West Picnic Area will be bustling with people supporting the NJCTS Children's Scholarship Program
NJ Walks for TS With just a little more than 3 weeks until NJ Walks for TS at Princeton, we are starting to get excited. We've got an Honorary Committee in place, and several local businesses and individuals have chipped in significantly to help us make this a fun, successful Tourette Syndrome awareness event!

Meet our 17-member Honorary Committee: 
  • Tim Howard, starting goalkeeper for the United States Men's National Soccer Team and a member of the NJCTS Board of Directors
  • Craig Carton, radio host on WFAN Sports Talk Radio and an honorary member of the NJCTS Board of Directors
  • Dr. Jay A. Tischfield, Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey
  • Dr. Robert King, Yale University Child Study Center and Yale TS/OCD Clinic
  • Dr. Stuart Green, Overlook Medical Center in Summit
  • Debra L. Wentz, Ph.D., Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies
  • New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (D-3)
  • New Jersey Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman (R-16)
  • New Jersey Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos (R-13)
  • New Jersey Senator Linda R. Greenstein (D-14)
  • New Jersey Senator Joseph F. Vitale (D-19)
  • New Jersey Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson (D-14)
  • New Jersey Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo (D-14)
  • New Jersey Assemblyman Jack M. Ciattarelli (R-16)
  • New Jersey Assemblywoman Donna M. Simon (R-16)
  • New Jersey Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-19)

More about NJ Walks for TS at Princeton Honorary Committee

 

Susan Everett and her daughter, Ally Abad, have formed the Alpha Toast Team for TS to raise money for NJ Walks for TS at Princeton and the NJCTS Children's Scholarship Program. Their fundraising goal is $1,000, and $530 of that has come in so far because family, friends and many others have been amazed by their story of perseverance and resilience.  

 

Read Susan and Ally's Tourette Syndrome journey

 

Registrations are pouring in for NJ Walks for TS at Princeton! We've got individuals and teams from all corners of New Jersey signed up, and we want you to join us as well! Registration is $25, and all proceeds benefit the NJCTS Children's Scholarship Program. If you can't come to Mercer County Park on April 6, you still can be a part of this great cause by donating or forming a fundraising campaign. Every dollar counts! 

 

Register for NJ Walks for TS at Princeton

 

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The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, and part of the excitement includes the 10th annual Family Retreat Weekend from June 6-8 at YMCA Camp Bernie. Have you and your family signed up yet? Cabins are filling up fast for "the best weekend of the year," and the cost is just $40 per person. We hope to see you there. Register for the Family Retreat Weekend by May 1

For the past 10 years, the NJCTS Children's Scholarship Program has rewarded graduating New Jersey high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome for their academic achievement, community involvement and accomplishments as an individual living with TS. Apply for an NJCTS Children's Scholarship by May 1

Has a teacher, principal or other educator had a marked impact on the life and education of your student? Nominate them for an NJCTS Educator of the Year Award by May 1

Has a doctor, nurse, neurologist, psychologist or other medical professional made a difference in the quality of life for your child? Nominate them for an NJCTS Health-Care Professional of the Year Award by May 1