ScholasTic Tourette's Supporters Receive a Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation Grant!

      

 The ScholasTIC Tourette’s Supporters announced receipt of a $500grant from the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation.  The sole purpose of this grant is to fund scholarships that are awarded to a very special group of young adults:  Those with Tourette Syndrome.  “These funds will allow us to expand the number of scholarship awards that we give to students who otherwise may not qualify for a monetary award,” said Janine Tejeda, President and founder of ScholasTIC Tourette’s Supporters.  Tourette Syndrome is a neurological movement disorder that is often accompanied by OCD, ADHD and other challenges that can affect learning in elementary and middle school. Often symptoms persist through high school.  Many families face monetary challenges as they struggle to find the right providers to help their children succeed.  This award helps secure additional scholarships for those students who want to continue academic pursuits. 

 

The ScholasTIC Tourette’s Supporters organization is a non-profit entity with the mission to “provide scholarship awards to Students with Tourette Syndrome who want to go to college”.  Founded in 2015, the organization is a personal passion inspired by the Tejeda Family whose son has Tourette Syndrome.