Why Are College Scholarships Helpful for Students with Tourette Syndrome?

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Tourette's Coverage

Ever thought about why students with Tourette Syndrome might have extra costs associated with attending college? Or why Dollars 4 Tic Scholars is even necessary? I spoke to several parents of 17-year-olds in February when Kelsey and I attended the Tourette Syndrome Association of Florida’s annual Family Weekend 2015 in Brandon, Florida. They were enthusiastic when they learned about our … Read More

Media Alert, Dollars 4 Tic Scholars “D4TS Crowdfunding Campaign Kick-Off

Diane DiamantisPress Releases

Released February 25, 2015     PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY DOLLARS 4 TIC SCHOLARS “D4TS CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF” EVENT FEBRUARY 27 WHO:             The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Non-Profit 501c3 organization recently formed to award college scholarships to students who have Tourette Syndrome Formed by mother-daughter duo Diane and Kelsey Diamantis. 23-year old Kelsey … 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

Toastmaster’s Speech on Tourette Scholarship Foundation

Diane DiamantisBlog Posts, Motivation

As a member of Club Awesome Toastmasters in Coral Springs, Florida, my tenth speech was coming up. The project? Give an inspirational speech. There was no better choice than to talk about the formation of Dollars 4 Tic Scholars and what our Tourette Scholarship foundation means to me. This is a 10 minute speech. I hope you enjoy the text, … Read More

We’re Celebrating!

Diane DiamantisFormation, Non-ProfitLeave a Comment

If you have been following this blog, you’ll know that I have diligently been working to form a non profit organization to award college scholarships to students with Tourette’s Syndrome. Yesterday, the mail came, with an envelope from the IRS. With a bit of trepidation I opened it…to discover that The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc. dba … Read More