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
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
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Receives Fall 2016 Grant
BOCA RATON, FL — The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., also known as Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, has announced that it is a recipient of a Fall 2016 Grant from the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation. Dollars 4 Tic Scholars was among six recipients for the Fall grant award. The Brad Cohen Tourette … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Announces D4TS Dining Days Fundraiser At Corner Bakery Cafe, Boca Raton On November 15
BOCA RATON, FL – The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, a local non-profit organization that awards scholarships to students with Tourette Syndrome, invites the public to participate in its “D4TS Dining Days” Fall Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm at Corner Bakery Café, 2240 NW 19th St., Boca … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Announces Second D4TS Dining Days Fundraiser At Chili’s, Boca Raton On October 19
BOCA RATON, FL – The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., dba Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, a local non-profit organization that awards scholarships to students with Tourette Syndrome, invites the public to participate in its “D4TS Dining Days” Fall Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 4:00 pm -9:00 pm at Chili’s, 21078 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Announces 2016 Scholarship Recipients
Released 6/22/16 BOCA RATON, FL – The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., dba Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, a non-profit organization established in 2014 in Boca Raton, has just announced the recipients of its 2016 Tourette Syndrome Scholarships. Dollars 4 Tic Scholars awards college scholarships to students around the U.S. who live with the challenges of Tourette Syndrome. It … Read More
Guest Blog: How to Effectively Write About a Disability in a College Essay
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