Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your loved ones a delightful, safe and merry time!
You can help us change the life of a child -- in only one weekend!
Dear Friends,
It takes a significant event to change someone's life in a weekend - child or adult. Most of our campers suffering from Tourette's syndrome are excluded from many activities in school; are constantly mimicked, bullied, and laughed at; and have very few friends - resulting in many issues. However, a weekend with over one hundred other children with the same disorder and challenges can magically improve a child's life - improve their outlook, confidence, and self-esteem.
Surprisingly, improving these children's lives at camp is not the challenge. The challenge is actually raising the money to get them there. With the often over-whelming needs of a child with TS, many families would be unable to attend due to financial constraints. Understanding this, Camp du Ballon Rouge is the only Tourette camp in the country that is tuition-free to our families!
As we celebrate the 15th anniversary year of dBR, I invite you to join us in support of Camp du Ballon Rouge, March 3-5, 2017. The joy and the impact your generosity will make is truly magical and tangible. I am grateful to you for your support in any amount of my efforts to improve the lives of others.
I have personally committed to running the Silverton Double Dirty 30, a 100km (62 miles) mountain trail race, next September, in Colorado's San Juan Mountains to raise funds for camp and to bring awareness about Tourette's to the endurance community.
Again, many, many thanks for your support and have a healthy, happy Holiday Season.
You can indeed positively change a life in one weekend!
Michael Conway
President, Tourette Association - Texas Chapter
Director, Camp dBR
SAVE THE DATE: MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM
REGISTER ON-LINE NOW AT www.BaylorCME.org/CME/1530
UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATES!
Watch for more information soon on these upcoming events and fundraisers. Email questions to TouretteTexas@aol.com
GALA DINNER & AUCTION:
Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Houston Country Club. Tables/Tickets on sale now!
TEE-OFF FOR TOURETTE:
22nd Annual Charity Golf Event! Monday, February 13, 2017 at Black Hawk Golf Club (formerly The Houstonian) in Richmond.
Accredited TOURETTE SYMPOSIUM!
February 24, 2017. Tracks for Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, Educators and Parents
AUSTIN AREA FUNDRAISER: "Tacos for Tourette" Thursday, March 2, 2017. Details coming soon.
CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE:
15th Annual Children’s Camping Weekend. Friday, March 3 thru Sunday, March 5, 2017
at Camp For All. Applications on-line in January.
TARGETS FOR TOURETTE’S:
6th Annual Clay Shoot/Dinner/Dance. Friday, April 28, 2017.
FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON TOURETTE’S
Back to SCHOOL often equals Back to STRESS for children with Tourette’s, their parents and their teachers. To the uniformed, symptoms of Tourette’s seem purposefully disruptive and “disobedient” to teachers. Additionally, tics and associated disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and/or learning disabilities often keep a child from performing to full potential.
Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director of the Tourette Association of America – Texas Chapter, can help you and others understand this often baffling disorder and help you advocate successfully for your child in school. Learn diagnostic criteria for T.S.; categories and phenomenology of tics; associated disorders, such as OCD and ADHD; pharmacologic and other interventions; educational and social implications of the syndrome; accommodations and modifications for the classroom; and how to help prepare your children and yourself for maximum success in life.
These free presentations are perfect for parents, adults with TS, family, physicians, nurses, school personnel and teachers – anyone with an interest in learning about TS. Click on our Support link above for location/time details for each city or email TouretteTexas@aol.com for details. Also watch our Facebook and Twitter pages for specific details.
Tuesday, August 2 - San Antonio, 6:30p
Thursday, August 4 - Bryan/College Station, 6:30pm
Wednesday, August 10 - Katy/West Houston, 7:00pm
Thursday, August 11 - The Woodlands/North Houston, 7:00pm
Saturday, August 13- Tyler/Longview, 1:00pm
Saturday, September 10 - Dallas, 10:00am AND Fort Worth, 5:30pm
Tuesday, October 4 - Austin, 6:30pm
2016 Youth Ambassador Representing Texas Chapter in Belfast, Ireland!
Ian Henry and his mother, Lisa Henry
Join the Tourette Association – Texas Chapter in congratulating one of our 2016 Youth Ambassadors, Ian Henry, and his mother Lisa Henry on being asked to present at the newly formed Tourette Alliance of Northern Ireland (NI) in Belfast in early August.
Ian is a 9th grader from Tomball Memorial High School in Tomball, TX and will be a part of a youth representative peer counseling training. Ian’s mother, Lisa, is the Support Group Leader for the North Houston/Woodlands Support Group and she will also be presenting at the Ireland Conference. The title of her presentation is “How to Create and Maintain Support Groups.”
We are very proud of Ian and Lisa and wish them safe and exciting travels. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates from Lisa and Ian during their conference.
TRAILS FOR TOURETTE is now here!
Our Camp Director and Tourette Texas President Michael Conway is running a 100-MILE mountain trail race in November to raise funds for our camp.
Please "LIKE" our new TRAILS FOR TOURETTE page and follow along with Michael on this incredible feat.
Donations are welcomed! Click here and simply write "TRAILS" in the comment section.
Check out our Awareness Poster!
To help spread Tourette's awareness, please feel free to download the printable PDF file and do share the PDF with your friends and family! We also have two more printable posters on our library page, as well. Click here to check them out!
What's Coming Up: TARGETS FOR TOURETTES!
It's our 5th annual Texas-sized,
fun-filled sporting clay shoot!
JOIN US at Targets for Tourette's -- Friday, April 15, 2016
Greater Houston Gun Club, 6700 McHard Road, Houston 77053
Chaired by Keith and Jyl Calcote, Targets features a sporting clay shoot followed by drinks, gourmet dinner, awards, live C&W music, dancing and live auction.
Guests can participate as a team of 4 shooters, an individual shooter or join for dinner/dancing only.
Live Auction items include a unique Lucchese Experience, a 10-day African safari, a week at a Colorado condo, more! First place prize for the winning clay team is a set of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted silver T4T cuff-links from Maida's Belt & Buckles for each team member.
For more information, please visit our T4T page or contact Tourette Texas at 281.238.8096 or TouretteTexas@aol.com.
