New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Celebrating 10th Anniversary in 2014
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Somerville, NJ, January 15, 2014 --( Since 2004, the Somerville-based NJCTS has led the nation in providing a plethora of programs and services to families in every corner of New Jersey, outreach to the education and medical communities, and support for collaborative research into better treatments and a cure for Tourette Syndrome, which is characterized by involuntary sounds and movements known as tics and affects 1 in 100 children and adults.In addition to receiving support from New Jersey’s families, legislators, medical and education professionals, and others, NJCTS has benefited from powerful backing by United States Soccer Men’s National Team Goalkeeper and noted TS advocate Tim Howard and popular WFAN Sports Radio talk-show host Craig Carton.“As a mother of a son with Tourette Syndrome, it has always been my desire to see New Jersey’s kids, parents and families receive the kind of support they need to combat this inherited, misdiagnosed and misunderstood neurological condition,” NJCTS Executive Director Faith W. Rice said.Somerville, NJ, January 15, 2014 --( PR.com )-- The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS), the nations first Center of Excellence dedicated toward helping individuals and families affected by the often devastating neurological disorder, is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014.Since 2004, the Somerville-based NJCTS has led the nation in providing a plethora of programs and services to families in every corner of New Jersey, outreach to the education and medical communities, and support for collaborative research into better treatments and a cure for Tourette Syndrome, which is characterized by involuntary sounds and movements known as tics and affects 1 in 100 children and adults.Through its myriad collaborations and partnerships, NJCTS has developed efficient one-of-a kind programs on behalf of the TS community regionally and worldwide.Howard serves on NJCTS’ Board of Directors, while Carton is an Honorary Board Member.Throughout 2014, NJCTS will be celebrating these achievements with multiple noteworthy events, including NJ Walks for TS at Princeton on April 6, the 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration at Rutgers on May 22, the 10th annual Family Retreat Weekend at YMCA Camp Bernie from June 6-8, and the 5th annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham in November.“As a mother of a son with Tourette Syndrome, it has always been my desire to see New Jersey’s kids, parents and families receive the kind of support they need to combat this inherited, misdiagnosed and misunderstood neurological condition,” NJCTS Executive Director Faith W. Rice said.
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