Through Tic and Thin: A Closer Look at Tourette Syndrome

Organized by Level 4 Section A Group 4 and Section B Group 10

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Program Chairperson : Emerson Espano

Assistant Program Chairperson: Jhoanne Fungo

Committee on Program and Invitation

Joana Ferrer

Khamille Dimapilis

Joanna Marie Dy

Roman Escober Jr.

Wilhelm Rose Evangelista

Rose Ann Fernandez

Daryl Jade Garing

Committee on Physical Arrangements

John Rudolf Espiritu

Christian Faustino

Jessa Flores

Malia Gagelonia

Leo Jan Garcia

Committee on Registration and Reception

Mary Grace Evangelista

Sheen Espiritu

Xylene Cabayeron

Elaine Galang

Committee on Documentation and Evaluation

Anna Katrina Fernandez

Rizaldy Fernandez

Dian Karia Flores

Rochelle Escano

Committee on Finance

Marigrace Guisijan

Michelle Cindel Encarnacion

Clarissa Dionisio

PTSA's 4th Anniversary Par-tic!

EVERYBODY'S INVITED!!!!

Meet actual people with Tourette Syndrome, share experiences, join games with them, get to know them, enjoy the fun!!!

Please coordinate with Rowena at 0915.4424340

if you are interested to come...we will see you there!

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. 

JUNE 19, 2010 GET TOGETHER

Human Chain for Peace

The Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association
together with the Rotary Midtown Diliman

will participate in the quest for
HUMAN CHAIN FOR PEACE

to be held on February 27, 2010 at the Quezon Memorial Circle
Assembly time will be from 5 am- 6:30 am

Participants will line up around the perimeter of the Quezon Memorial Circle by 7 am, with arms locked sideways to form the human chain. Everybody should face the road. Then, the Rotary Hymn will be played for all to hear. At the agreed signal (sometime at the beginning of the hymn), participants alternating blue & yellow shirts will begin to walk around the perimeter of the Quezon Memorial Circle.
After the walk, all club Presidents and PEs, with their Banners, shall proceed to the Rotary Peace Monument, the venue of the Program Proper.
A brief program at the Rotary Peace Monument will then be conducted. After the covenant signing, ‘peace’ doves and balloons will be released.

FOR THE PTSA COMMUNITY
please wear a YELLOW TSHIRT, jeans or jogging pants and rubber shoes to keep you comfortable. Bring bottled water, extra tshirt and a towel.
You will be gathered by Mr. Marlon Barnuevo for the event.
Please contact PTSA regarding this.

Activities/ Projects

The Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association continuously pushes its way to more awareness about Tourette Syndrome in the Philippines. As it is dynamic and multi- faceted in nature, the organization continuously drives to advocate people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. As such, there is an incessant innovation to develop activities and/or projects that will substantiate the goals of the organization.

The following are the organization's current and future activities/ projects:

Since 2007, PTSA hasn't stop meeting individuals with Tourette Syndrome, their families, their friends and even professionals who wanted to know about the disorder. For 3 years and counting, the organization has been very active in providing "coffee conversations" for these people. These people just call us to meet them and talk about Tourette Syndrome. The organization can be contacted anytime for TS "Small Talks".

Every now and then, PTSA does "Campus Tours" providing colloquiums onTourette Syndrome and details about the organization. The seminars are being organized by the Support Group Coordinators in each area. The organization can be contacted anytime if you want Tourette Syndrome to be presented in your school, hospital, or just anywhere. If there is an available TS Support Group Coordinator nearest you, please contact them to help you organize a TS Seminar in your area. We are very willing to speak about Tourette Syndrome on your behalf. Your area could be our next "Campus Tour", contact us now!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US ADVOCATE TOURETTE SYNDROME IN YOUR AREA!!!!

1. Mr. and Mrs. Raul Valuenzuela- Scout Area
2. "Twitch and Shout": Lay Forum on Tourette Syndrome, St. Lukes Movement Disorder Center in Association with the Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association
3. Del Cano Family: "Tic Talk" at Pitogo Highschool, Brgy. Pitogo, Makati City
4. Butch Stephen Duay, TS Symposium: Bulacan State University, Bustos, Bulacan
5. TS Seminar, Health Week at Bustos, Bulacan
6. Achilles Dana, PTSA with the Rotary Midtown Diliman, Timog, Quezon City
7. Butch Duay and Angie Santos: "Tic Talk at Bulacan": 3rd TS Symposium, Bulacan State University, Bustos, Bulacan
8. Del Cano Family: Tic- Talk at University of Makati9. Dennis de Guzman and Family: Tourette Syndrome Presentation at Pasig Bible Baptist Church10: Arlene Valenzuela: School Intervention at Angelicum College 11. St. Scholasticas College in Manila

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The Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association hopes to provide a summer recreation program for all the members of the organization. This would instill camaraderie among members and strengthen the PTSA community. This would primarily be a venue to explain further issues surrounding Tourette Syndrome and their application to the daily lives of people with Tourette Syndrome, their families and friends. Not only that, the program constitutes activities for uplifting their self- esteem, confidence and motivations in life. Aside from that, there will be sports activities headed by Coach Stauro Punongbayan (a taekwondo blackbelter/ coach/ instructor). Finally, the program will end with a night of musical fun and presentations. The members get to showcase their talents by their musical numbers.
(CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM)

For the organization's primary objective of advocating people with Tourette Syndrome and increasing awareness of the disorder in the Philippines, we strive to produce materials that will substantiate those goals. The organization continue to develop story books for children with Tourette Syndrome, brochures/ leaflets, magazines, the PTSA booklet and other materials with information on Tourette Syndrome. WE NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS PROJECT.
(FOR PRINTING AND PUBLICATION ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT THE ORG)


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