SUPPORT GROUPS

The Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association is now slowly expanding throughout the country to continue spreading awareness on Tourette Syndrome. As such, we are developing support groups that will aid in sharing the organization’s core values, mission and vision. The individual support group’s primary objectives are to (1) provide the families in the provinces easy access on information about Tourette Syndrome, (2) provide emotional support to those individuals and families involved in Tourette Syndrome, (3) facilitate implementation of current projects of the organization thereby reaching those people in the provinces, (4) provide motivational activities for people with Tourette Syndrome and their families in order to functional well not only as individuals but as better individuals in the society, (5) become a permanent support giving body to people with Tourette Syndrome and their families.

VOLUNTEER TO BE A SUPPORT GROUP COORDINATOR.

Any registered member of the organization can be a support group coordinator. The registered member needs to be active enough in advocating the core values, mission and vision of the organization. He/ she should facilitate propagation of the projects and activities of the organization for better implementation. He/ she should study information about Tourette Syndrome and stay current. He/ she should abide by the policies of the organization. However, the organization can appoint members in this position if proven suitable. If you are accepted as Support Group Coordinator in your area, you will be given a copy of the “RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPPORT GROUP COORDINATOR” thru email and you are expected to abide by those responsibilities. 

THIS PROJECT IS NO MORE THAN REACHING OUT TO FAR PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES AND EDUCATING THE PEOPLE ABOUT TOURETTE SYNDROME. THIS IS PRIMARILY ROOTED FROM THE FOUNDERS’ COMPASSION FOR THESE PEOPLE AND THE CONTINUOUS DRIVE FOR TOURETTE SYNDROME ADVOCACY.

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TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP AREAS

MAIN- MANILA
Support Group Coordinator: Marlon Barnuevo
Occupation: Industrial Designer/ Professional Musician
Email: barnuevo@yahoo.com
Contact #: 63917. 8538650
Marlon is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, he is currently the organization's Vice President and Co- Founder of the Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association"

TAGAYTAY
Support Group Coordinator: Admer Barata
Occupation: Fastfood Crew
E-mail: drebelguy_005@yahoo.com
Contact Number: 63928.7355147
Admer is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. He is an active member of the organization and moving his way up to motivating people with Tourette Syndrome especially the kids!

CEBU

Support Group Coordinator: Mardi C. Puno
Occupation: A Beautiful Mother and a Loving Wife
Email : eldredpuno@yahoo.com
Contact #: 09182848591
"Mardi is an active member of the organization, he has a son with Tourette Syndrome"

BULACAN
Support Group Coordinator: Butch Stephen Duay
Occupation: Science Instructor
Email: bs_duay@yahoo.com
Contact #: 044 308 4017
"Butch organized the first TS symposium in Bulacan State University, Bustos, Bulacan...since then he hasn't stop advocating TS in his area"

 

MAKATI
Support Group Coordinator: Franco D. Del Cano
Occupation: Employee of DPWH
Email: fdelcano_naia@yahoo.com
Contact #: 0922.8444778
"Mr. Del Cano and Family organized the first TS symposium at Pitogo Highschool, Brgy. Pitogo in Makati City"

LAS PINAS
Support Group Coordinator: Alec Loteria
Occupation: Full Time TS Advocate
Email: alec_loteria15@yahoo.com

"Alec is organizing a fund raising project called Tee for Tourette, he is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome"

PASIG

Support Group Coordinator: Dennis de Guzman
Occupation: Pastor
Email: dennisdeguzman@rocketmail.com
"Dennis opened the Cherith Brook Ministry that provides spiritual and personal counseling to people with Tourette Syndrome and their families, he is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome"