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BONNE NOUVELLE
Your "Good News" from Tourette Texas
March 2024 Volume 17, Issue 1
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Helping Children & Adults Change Their Lives
Tourette is a chronic neurobehavioral movement disorder that begins in childhood. Those affected make motor movements and vocalizations they cannot control. Additionally, many have associated obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dysgraphia and other issues.
Today's estimates indicate that 1 out of every 160 children between the ages of 5-17 in the US has TS and that 1 out of every 100 children has TS or another Tic Disorder. Of note, boys are 3-4 times more likely to have TS than girls and 86% of those with Tourette also have a co-occurring condition such as ADHD, OCD or anxiety. In spite of its high incidence, Tourette continues to be greatly misunderstood. Although medication may help control the symptoms, as of yet there is no cure.
Tourette Texas, one of the largest Chapters of the Tourette Association of America, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We directly assist Texas area families and children in crisis, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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TEE-OFF FOR TOURETTE GOLF EVENT | |
Join us on 3/28 for a day of golfing, lunch, dinner,
awards, raffle, and more!
Teams of four, single players and some sponsorships still available.
READ MORE AND REGISTER ON-LINE HERE!
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TARGETS FOR TOURETTE CLAY SHOOT
Bigger and Better in Texas
Friday, April 5th at Greater Houston Sports Club
One of the best shootin’ matches anywhere in Texas….
Join the teams at Houston’s premiere private Gun Club as they shoot sporting clays. Relax afterwards with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a kickin’ gourmet dinner catered by Monarch Hospitality (Porta’Vino). Fine wine from the personal cellar of Meredith and Fielding Cocke tops off the extraordinary dinner fare.
Chaired by Jyl and Keith Calcote and benefiting the Tourette Association of Texas, the event includes a high-end shopping opportunity for custom belts and buckles by Maida’s Belts and Buckles; wraps from Anna Irion; Kendra Scott Jewlery; Davidoff Cigars; Oliver Peoples Eyeware, and much more.
De Boulle Diamond & Jewelry presents the Top Shooter with a special award, and the winning team is awarded custom items hand made by Maida’s Belts and Buckles.
Revelers then “boot-scoot” late into the night to live C&W music by The Tommy Alverson Band.
Sponsorships are available for teams of four (team packages vary by level): John Wayne $20,000
Clint Eastwood $10,000
Matt Dillon $ 5,000
Roy Rogers $ 2,500
Lone Ranger $ 650 (single shooter)
Tonto $ 200 (non-shooter)
For more information, contact at info@TouretteTexas.org or 281-238-8096.
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Register now for TIC-CON24, the TAA's annual national conference that brings together the community of people impacted by Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders, and associated conditions. Connect with new friends from across the country, meet medical and scientific experts, and participate in inspiring and educational conversations and workshops.
TIC-CON24 will take place at The Hilton Anatole Hotel & Resort in Dallas, Texas, from May 31 through June 2, 2024. This resort offers fun for all ages, including an indoor and outdoor pool, water slides, lazy river, Topgolf swing suite, gym, spa, arcade games, and several on-site dining options. We've secured a significant discount on your room at the hotel, which you can access via registration.
Bring the whole family for a wonderful weekend where you'll learn new skills, explore new research and treatment options, and make friends that will last a lifetime!
Questions? Please reach out to conference@tourette.org.
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A big Welcome and Thank You to our newest Youth Ambassadors and Jr. Youth Ambassador: Liam, Parker, Kavya, and Chloe. In March, they were all in Washington, DC, for YA training and important Trip to the Hill meetings with Texas Senators and Congressmen, along with our Executive Director Sheryl Kadmon and Felix L. and his family. | |
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TENNIS, ANYONE?
Shiv K., a sophomore at St. John's School in Houston and a member of their varsity tennis team, has offered a unique opportunity for free tennis lessons for children with Tourette Syndrome. With all equipment provided, these individual sessions will be held at Firetruck Park in Southside Place (in the Houston area). Sessions will begin at the end of May and will last approximately 30 minutes each.
This initiative is more than just about learning tennis; it's an opportunity for participants to build on their basic skills and fundamentals in a supportive and understanding environment. Shiv's vision is to create a space where the joys of tennis are accessible to all, and every lesson is a step towards overcoming barriers and celebrating achievements together.
To learn more and to sign up, contact the Tourette Texas office at
281-238-8096 or at info@TouretteTexas.org.
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UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS!
Tuesday, April 9 Katy/Sugar Land/Richmond
7pm at the Cinco Branch Library, 2620 Commerical Center Blvd, Kty
Saturday, April 20 Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington
Time TBD at the Arlington Public Library, 1905 Brown Blvd, Arlington
For further information or to RSVP, contact:
info@TouretteTexas.org
www.TouretteTexas.org
281-238-8096
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GALA 2024
Our annual fundraising Gala, The Landscape of Tourette, was held January 25 at Houston Country Club. During this festive evening of reception, dinner, entertainment, awards, auction, and more, Chairman Robin Morse helped us honor Joseph Hecker, a truly inspirational young man living with TS. Emceed by Dave Scallan, Tourette Texas raised much needed funds to continue our necessary and unduplicated services and programs throughout the state. MANY thanks to our Sponsors, Donors, and volunteers.
View photos of the evening, courtesy of Alexander’s Fine Portraits.
CLICK HERE.
Join us next year -- Thursday, January 30, 2025.
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How awesome was our 20th Anniversary Camp du Ballon Rouge?
Take a look at these photos and see for yourself! CLICK HERE.
Huge thanks to our Staff, Counselors, Medical Doctors, Volunteers, Photographer
and CAMPERS for another fun and fabulous year.
Dates are not yet set for 2025. Stay tuned!
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DONATE TO TOURETTE TEXAS TO HELP US CONTINUE OUR SERVICES
Use THIS LINK to make a donation of any size: DonateToTouretteTexas
OR USE THIS HANDY QR CODE:
Make a "general" donation, or make it in honor or memory of someone
If you shop at Kroger, Randall's or Tom Thumb (use code 2493), you can link your Rewards cards to Tourette Texas
Join iGive and your purchases to over 2,000 stores provide donations
Contact info@TouretteTexas.org for more info, if needed.
START YOUR OWN TOURETTE FUNDRAISER
Some of you have asked if there is an easy way to start a small fundraiser for Tourette Texas, e.g, donations for your birthday or graduation. Well -- there is! Simply click this link and follow the directions!
https://www.facebook.com/fund/TouretteTexas/
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