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Manalapan’s Dana L. Earns Scholarship from NJCTS
Manalapan's Dana L. Earns Scholarship from NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome
One year since the Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day was instituted in New Jersey, the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) celebrated with an awards ceremony at the New Jersey State House in Trenton on Thursday, June 6. During the ceremony, NJCTS presented fifteen scholarships to graduating New Jersey seniors, including Dana L., 18, of Manalapan.
Scholarships were given by NJCTS to accomplished high school seniors who live with Tourette Syndrome (TS)—an inherited, neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 individuals.
Dana found comfort in knowing that she was not alone. She discovered a sleep-away camp for those with TS which changed her life for the better. “My experiences have shaped me to be a uniquely compassionate and empathic person; who is able to persevere in the face of adversity.” Dana has participated in Girl Scouts since the second grade and is a member of her school’s Color Guard team. As a Manalapan High School graduate, she will be attending Brookdale Community College in the fall with a plan of majoring in Education.
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“We could not be more proud of these young men and woman and all that they have accomplished during their high school career,” said Faith Rice, Executive Director of NJCTS. “They have shown that TS does not have to hold you back. We wish them well in college and in all of their future endeavors.”
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, the nation’s first Center for Excellence for Tourette Syndrome, is a not-for-profit organization committed to the advocacy of children and families with Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders. Dedicated to delivering high quality services to these individuals, the Center recognizes the importance of educating the public, medical professionals, and teachers about this disorder through programs and affiliations with public schools, health centers, and universities. To learn more about Tourette Syndrome and the programs available from NJCTS, visit www.njcts.org.