South Plainfield School District Jeans Day Raises More Than $700 for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome
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It was fun while raising money for a good cause.” Miehe, whose daughter also helped NJCTS plan and execute the NJ Walks For TS at Ramapo College on April 14 for her senior project, couldn’t have been more proud of the effort Licato put in to pull off these awareness and fundraising events – especially since she is a special education teacher and a mother of an adult son affected by Tourette.Advocating for TS in this way supports educational programs that dispel myths and provides much needed information to the general public.” Tourette Syndrome is a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, inherited neurological disorder characterized by vocal sounds or motor movements known as tics.“We are truly grateful for the fundraising and awareness efforts of the students and faculty in the South Plainfield School District, and to both Mary Ann Miehe and Tommy Licato for teaming together to support the TS community,” Rice said.It was fun while raising money for a good cause.”Miehe, whose daughter also helped NJCTS plan and execute the NJ Walks For TS at Ramapo College on April 14 for her senior project, couldn’t have been more proud of the effort Licato put in to pull off these awareness and fundraising events – especially since she is a special education teacher and a mother of an adult son affected by Tourette.“TS has impacted my life for many years,” Miehe said.Advocating for TS in this way supports educational programs that dispel myths and provides much needed information to the general public.”Tourette Syndrome is a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, inherited neurological disorder characterized by vocal sounds or motor movements known as tics.