PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance

04/12/2026

Camp is almost exactly one month away😲🥳!

Did you know that we rely on a huge team of volunteers to help everything run smoothly? We are still in need of a few good folks to help in a variety of ways. If you've been thinking of joining us this year but find yourself thinking..."Is this for me?" This is your answer👌 Come and enjoy some time with your Tourette community with the added benefit of knowing you were apart of making it the best one yet! If you have any questions email Derick@patsainc.org

🤜https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAA22A31-62947317-volunteer #/🤛

04/11/2026

Thank you again for returning Silver Sponsor Diane Parker Moore! Your support is so appreciated! (You can sponsor or donate here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Carnegie/CantSitStillRunWalk)

04/10/2026

If you joined us last year for family camp you might remember Krieder Farms generiously supplied us with ice cream on Friday evening as everyone arrived.

Does anyone want to take (a very easy😄) guess why that is being mentioned now?

Hint: If you register for this year's camp you'll enjoy the answer😊.

Remeber the T-Shirt deadline is coming up fast! https://givebutter.com/2026camp

04/10/2026

Thank you to Walmart SparkGood Grants for donating $500 to support our camp this year!

04/10/2026

Today our Executive Director, Sherrie Wivell, accepted a check from Hanover Kiwanis for $160 to scholarship one individual to our TS Family Camp. The check was presented by her good friend, Karen Nelson, who is Treasurer of the Hanover Kiwanis Group and a manager at Orrstown Bank. Thank you so much for your support and for having us present to your group a few weeks ago!

04/09/2026

So happy to welcome a NEW Teal Sponsor for our Can't Sit Still Run/Walk! Thank you to Baird's South Hills Office! Check out all of our sponsors and fundraisers here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Carnegie/CantSitStillRunWalk

04/08/2026

10 DAYS! We are only 10 days away from the guarenteed shirt deadline. Register by April 18th to ensure that you get a shirt in your favorite size.

ONE MONTH! (plus a week ☺️) We are a little more than one month away from Family camp this year! Is the end of the spring season can be a schedule filler! Register for camp today and enjoy the feeling of getting this one scratched off of your todo list.

https://givebutter.com/2026camp
Derick@patsainc.org with any questions.

Hope to see you next month!

04/08/2026

Thank you again to Wireless Zone Gives for the $3750 in Camp Scholarships for 15 children to attend camp! They are Legends and so are the Anolik's who have connected PATSA to this meaningful grant!

04/08/2026

Some plain language that may answer some questions!

Tourette Syndrome & Pregnancy: What does the research say? 🤰✨
Navigating pregnancy is a major life milestone, but for those living with Tourette Syndrome (TS) or Chronic Tic Disorder (CTD), it often comes with unique questions:

Will my tics increase during pregnancy?

How will medication affect my baby?

What happens during delivery?

At TTAG, we believe that everyone deserves access to clear, reliable information. That’s why our Research Committee has adapted a recent scientific study into Plain Language—making complex data easy to understand for patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Key takeaways from the article:
✅ Tic Trends: Learn how tics typically behave across the three trimesters.
✅ Medication Safety: Insights on managing symptoms while prioritizing your baby’s health.
✅ Delivery & Beyond: What the evidence says about tics during childbirth and the postpartum period.

Knowledge is empowerment. Whether you are planning a family or supporting someone who is, this guide is an essential resource for a more confident and informed journey.

📖 Read the full Plain Language Summary here: https://ticsandtourette.org/what-happens-during-pregnancy-if-you-have-tourette-syndrome-or-chronic-tic-disorder/

04/07/2026

Welcome to another returning Gold Sponsor, Preferred Fire Protection! Check them out here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Carnegie/CantSitStillRunWalk

04/06/2026

Meet this SWEET Highland cow at our Can't Sit Still Run/Walk on May 17th! Register to join us now: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Carnegie/CantSitStillRunWalk

04/05/2026

Welcome to our NEW Bronze Sponsor Stansbury's Barbershop! Check them out here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Carnegie/CantSitStillRunWalk