 NYC Marathoner Runs For TS Article from TSANJ Winter 2000/2001 Newsletter (pdf format) Marathon runner Tom Blundetto of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, completed in his second New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 5, 2000, completing the course in three hours, fifty-six minutes, and twenty-two seconds. The 41 year old marathoner ran this years race to raise money
for the TSANJ Scholarship Fund. The Fund is used to assist children with Tourette Syndrome in furthering their education after high school. "People have pledged per mile and also given lump sum donations," stated Blundetto. "People have been very generous but we still need more, both for the Scholarship Fund and to help raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome." The Tourette Syndrome cause is near to Blundetto's heart, having begun to show symptoms of TS when he was 9 years old and finally being diagnosed when he was 30 years old. Contributions in support of Tom's effort may be sent to 26 West High Street, Somerville, New Jersey 08876. Information on Tourette Syndrome may be obtained by calling the TS HelpLine at 732-972-4459. (See "Scholarship Applications" page 4.) |
