The Kentucky Derby – A Feast of Hats

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Non-Profit

— 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

Eight Ways to Help that Mean So Much

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Non-Profit

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

Guest Blog: How to Effectively Write About a Disability in a College Essay

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Non-Profit

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 a topic that can benefit students with all types of disabilities. We hope … Read More

Dollars 4 Tic Scholars: Get to Know Chelsea, Part 1: Starting in Comedy

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Friday Nite with Chelsea White

Like Kelsey Diamantis, Chelsea White has Tourette Syndrome. We are so fortunate that she is going to be our fun entertainment for Dollars 4 Tic Scholar’s February 26 scholarship fundraiser, Friday Nite with Chelsea White! We thought it would be interesting to get to know Chelsea White – before the comedy event. We’ll post a series of short blogs with … Read More

#GivingTuesday – a Day of Giving on December 1, 2015

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Non-Profit

Many organizations took part in #GivingTuesday – 24 hours of philanthropy on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. We are all consumed with Thanksgiving, then after that if you are a shopper or bargain hunter, Black Friday. This year there was also Small Business Saturday which encouraged support of local business, and then on Monday, deals screamed over the world wide web … Read More

My 2015 Camp Twitch and Shout Experience

Diane DiamantisAbout the Foundation, Blog Posts, Non-Profit

The Blog today is by VP and Co-Founder of Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, Kelsey Diamantis, who just donated her time and travel to be a counselor at Camp Twitch and Shout in Georgia in July 2015. Going back to camp was something I looked forward to all year. Coming home last summer had left me in a slump, depression, feeling … Read More

Latest Article A Good Summary of D4TS

Diane DiamantisAbout the Foundation, Blog Posts, Non-Profit

The latest press we have received at Dollars 4 Tic Scholars appeared in my mailbox this week – the June 2015 issue of the West Boca City News, Page 6! Written by Nicol Jenkins, the article tells why we started the organization and our latest activities. Check it out here (click the photo to make it larger) or visit www.coralspringscitynews.com and … Read More

Why are we Painting and Selling T-Shirts? Summer Camp!

Diane DiamantisAbout the Foundation, Blog Posts, Non-Profit

Who doesn’t love summer camp? At The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., aka Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, we do! Our primary mission is to raise scholarship funds for college students who have Tourette Syndrome. But our secondary mission is for the younger kids! Every year, we have committed to sending two kids to summer camp – specifically, … Read More

On Generosity & Our 2015 Scholarship Event

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Non-Profit

I looked up some quotes about Generosity. These are from my favorite quotes website, Brainyquotes.com: Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life is to take that sense of generosity between kin, make it apply to the extended family and to your neighbour, your … Read More

What comes after Black Friday? #Giving Tuesday!

Diane DiamantisFormation, Non-Profit

Dollars 4 Tic Scholars #GivingTuesday

There are so many holidays after Thanksgiving – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday (do business at a mom and pop business), Cyber Monday. And then? #Giving Tuesday! #Giving Tuesday is a movement to do the #unselfie thing and give to your favorite charity. If you visit www.givingtuesday.org, you will be able to read more about it. It is a fairly … Read More