TouretteConnect Archives - Tourette Association of America

Dear Friend, I am excited to share updates on progress being made on behalf of our resilient community. We’ve launched a new donor exclusive series that delves deeper into advancements made as a direct result of your contributions. There has always been a heightened need for access to TS programs and offerings that support underserved areas across the US. In our current state, we have tripled offerings to ensure everyone – underserved or locally supported by a TAA Chapter or Support Group – can have the access that is so desperately needed.

January 21, 2020

TouretteConnect – January 2020

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-january-2020/

Happy New Year! Looking back on the last decade, we have made significant strides towards greater understanding, awareness and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions. We continue to extend our footprint across the country with more national events including the Funders Breakfast in New York City, new webinars, increased provider education programming and an expanded Centers of Excellence program. 2020 is also monumental as it marks the return of our biennial National Conference.

December 24, 2019

TouretteConnect – December

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-december/

From all of us at the Tourette Association of America, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. 2019 was an impactful year, engaging the community with more training, education, events, and other awareness opportunities around the country. We hope to continue to shift public perception and inspire greater acceptance and inclusion for the TS community. This work is only made possible through your support.

November 25, 2019

TouretteConnect – November

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-november2019/

To kick-off the season of giving, we hosted the 2019 annual Gala honoring David Begnaud, Lead National Correspondent for CBS This Morning, on November 18. The event raised more than $850,000 and featured empowering messages from David, TAA Youth Ambassadors Mia Mantei and Jordan Falkenstern, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, and an amazing performance by the Michael Wolff Trio. We all know the best deals are on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's Giving Tuesday that's the most rewarding. For this international day of giving, we are calling on you to join the movement and support the TAA by making a donation, hosting a Facebook fundraiser, or by sharing our important messages throughout the day.

September 27, 2019

TouretteConnect – September

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-september/

The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I am grateful for the continued public awareness and open discussions about this very serious topic. In a recent Impact Survey led by the TAA, an alarming 51% of adults and 32% of parents of children with TS reported to have considered suicide or participated in self-harming behaviors. In light of this, there are a number of helpful organizations (AFSP, NIMH, NAMI) and resources to support you and your loved ones, including Chapters and Support Groups across the country. Please know that if you need help, there is always someone to call. A Support Group Leader from the TAA Florida Chapter shared a personal story about how suicidal thoughts impacted her family that really hit home for me.

August 26, 2019

August TouretteConnect

https://tourette.org/august-touretteconnect/

The August TouretteConnect features an upcoming webinar on resilience, what you can do to reach out to your senators, and resources for the Back to School season.

June 25, 2019

June TouretteConnect

https://tourette.org/june-touretteconnect/

Amanda's message for the June TouretteConnect summarizes what we have accomplished during Tourette Awareness Month and what we are working on now.

April 23, 2019

April TouretteConnect

https://tourette.org/april-touretteconnect/

Amanda's message for April's TouretteConnect asks others to pledge against using Tourette as an insult. Also, learn about upcoming events, new webinars and community updates as Tourette Awareness Month approaches.