Note: Today at Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, we are proud to feature a guest blogger, Riana Berey, MOT, OTR/L. Have you heard of CBIT but you aren’t quite sure what it is, or how it can help someone with Tourette Syndrome? Riana spoke at a recent Tourette Syndrome Support Group in Boca Raton, Florida, and we learned a lot. We … Read More
Ways You Can Help from Afar
Did you know that there are ways that you can help raise money for Dollars 4 Tic Scholars right from your home? We’ve had many people ask how they can help from far away. Here are a few ideas: 1) Facebook Birthday Fundraiser When you share your birthday and make it a fundraiser for Dollars 4 Tic Scholars on Facebook, … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Featured in Boca Raton Observer Magazine
It is such a joy when our story is told and more people can read about our efforts. Dollars 4 Tic Scholars was featured in the August issue (Joan Lunden on the cover) of the Boca Raton Observer Magazine. Read the article at www.bocaratonobserver.com or just read the .pdf link or photo below. Let us know what you think in … Read More
Guest Blog: The Impact of Camp Twitch and Shout
Today we are pleased to feature a guest blog by Tricia Kardon, Director of Camp Twitch and Shout. Every year we sponsor two children to this summer camp, which is very dear to our hearts since Kelsey was a volunteer there. In honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, we are hosting our 3rd Annual Summer Camp Paint Party to raise money to … Read More
We Raced to Raise Scholarships, and Won!
The D4TS Derby was a night to remember! We had a galloping good time with everyone who attended. Thanks to your participation, our raffle item contributors, horse owners, and wonderful sponsors, we raised enough money to provide three college scholarships! We’d say that sounds like a clear winner of any race. The food catered by Zorba’s Taverna, Chili’s Boca Raton, … Read More
Applications Due April 15
There’s still time for students to get D4TS scholarship applications in by the April 15th deadline. Please share our opportunity with anyone you know with TS who could benefit from our scholarship. This is our favorite time of the year because the students who apply are the core of D4TS’s mission. We are here to help them and it’s wonderful … Read More
Guest Blog: A Proven System to Find and Win College Scholarships
Today we are pleased to feature a guest blog by Shirag Shemmassian, Ph.D. We met Dr. Shemmassian at the 2016 national conference of the Tourette Association of America. His work as a consultant helping students with disabilities fits well with our goal of helping college students who have Tourette Syndrome. Here, he covers the topic of finding and winning college scholarships. We hope you find it … Read More
The Kentucky Derby – A Feast of Hats
— By Christy Kelly, Freelance Blogger & Friend of D4TS What do we picture when we hear the words, Kentucky Derby? Horse races certainly, mint juleps, Kentucky bluegrass, “My Old Kentucky Home” echoing over Churchill Downs, but for the ladies, it’s the chance to dress up in crisp spring outfits and be crowned with a glorious and enviable hat! An … Read More
A Busy 2016 for D4TS
On behalf of our students with Tourette Syndrome, Dollars 4 Tic Scholars stays busy all year long spreading the word and raising scholarship funds. What have we been up to? Here are the highlights from 2016. February 26 – Friday Nite with Chelsea White! We held our annual major fundraiser where everyone enjoyed delicious food, plenty of drinks, and a rousing … Read More
Eight Ways to Help that Mean So Much
Eight Ways to Help that Mean So Much We love our supporters and donors! Did you know you can help Dollars 4 Tic Scholars raise money in more ways that a straight donation? We’ve compiled a list of eight easy ways you can help increase our TS student scholarship fund. Amazon Smile purchases We have partnered with AmazonSmile so a … Read More