tourette syndrome association
of new jersey, inc.

198 West High Street • Somerville, New Jersey 08876
Phone 908-575-7350 • Fax 908-575-8699
Web Site: www.tsanj.org • e-mail: NJTSA@aol.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 19, 2005

TSANJ Accepting Scholarship Applications

SOMERVILLE , NJ - The Board of Directors of Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey has announced that they are accepting applications for the 2005 TSANJ Scholarship Award.

The scholarship award will be presented to a resident of New Jersey who is a public or private high school senior, who has been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, and who will be attending college or trade school in the fall.

The scholarship recognizes a student with TS who has a proven record of accomplishment and achievement despite the disorder. The recipient will be selected based on academic record, recommendations, and a written essay or audio or video tape demonstrating the individual’s talents. The winner will be announced at the TSANJ annual dinner in May of 2005.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship should call the TSANJ office at 908-575-7350 or visit the website at www.tsanj.org. Applications are due by April 30, 2005.

The 2005 Scholarship has been funded through the generosity of TSANJ supporters. The award is presented annually. Individuals interested in supporting the scholarship should forward the contribution to Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey, Inc., 50 Division Street, Suite 205, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Checks should note that the contribution is to be made to the scholarship fund.

BACKGROUNDER:

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is an inherited neurological disorder that is manifested in involuntary physical and vocal tics. Symptoms generally appear before an individual is 18 years old. TS affects people of all ethnic groups with males affected 3 to 4 times more frequently than females.

It is estimated that 200,000 Americans have full blown TS and that as many as

1 in 200 show a partial expression of the disorder. There is no cure for TS.

The mission of TSANJ is to support the needs of families with TS, to advocate for individuals with TS, and to educate the public and professionals on TS.

TSANJ has a membership of 2,500 families and medical professionals. The organization relies completely on its membership, corporations, government, and foundations to fund its mission.

Currently TSANJ operates 10 support groups at regional medical centers across New Jersey; conducts awareness training for teachers, school nurses, students and community leaders; manages a TS help line for disseminating information about TS to parents, teachers, doctors, and others; sponsors a state-wide Family Contact Program; and works with Rutgers University at the nation’s only student clinician TS clinic, developing support programs and treatments for families dealing with TS.

PRESS CONTACT: Rich Reitman 908-526-1390 or 908-400-6061

Rich Reitman
www.thereitmangroup.com
908-526-1390