2010- A Xmas Party Offered for the Children of Nazareth Homes

The Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association decided to hold their christmas party in Bulacan. Because of all the blessings they've had for 2010, they decided to pay their blessings forward by giving gifts to the Children of Nazareth Homes. PTSA headed by TS Support Group in Bulacan in collaboration with Project ABC (Abandoned Children) made a day full of joy, gift giving, dancing, and a blessed feast for all these children. Not to mention that a 19 yr- old TS diagnosed individual, Aileen Pacia, shared a moment of speech for these children as she shared her challenges having TS. She even shared the value of being strong despite hardships in life which the children of Nazareth were truly inspired.

This event is primarily rooted from the realization that eventhough it's hard for you to experience a life with Tourette Syndrome, there are also many out there who may have more difficult lives than yours. So the least thing we can do is to be thankful of what we have and cultivate them to make you a better person each day---- then in end, the world would be a better place.

PTSA would like to thank Mr. Butch Duay, our Tourette Syndrome support group coordinator in Bulacan, the TS support group in Bulacan, the President of Project ABC, and of course the head of the Children of Nazareth Homes for the warm welcome.

And to the abandoned children of Nazareth Homes----- "we will not be able to relieve your pain but by understanding it and sharing it, we might make it possible for you to bear it".

Paying It Forward

It’s the last month of year 2010 and the Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association thought of paying all our blessings forward to other people who are most in need. Our members who are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome have long been battling with the disorder and fortunately, all of them are successful in their own respective walks of life. The attitude of proper coping and courage to accept who they really are and what they are capable of are great tools that these people have used over the years to love themselves more despite the disorder. This encouraging experience fuelled our drive to share our blessings to people who are also in need--- that in the eyes of humanity we should not complain because there will always be people who are less fortunate than us. So the Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association collaborates with Project ABC to share our blessing to children of Nazareth Homes in Bulacan, Philippines. This will be a one day yuletide event that will serve not only a time of merriment but also to instill the idea of “true giving” this Christmas.

We will be giving the kids gift bags with practical things they need--- soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries, etc. We would like to ask your help in providing them these things. We will also welcome other kind donations for these kids—books and clothes are also welcome. FOR YOUR DONATIONS, please coordinate with our support group coordinator in Bulacan, Mr. Butch Duay (0917.8040726) if you’re in Bulacan area. However, for your general inquiry and donations if you’re in Manila, please contact the founder of the Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association, Ms. Rowena (0915.4424340).

We are hoping for your kindness in this fruitful event.