Registration Open for DC Area Tourette Syndrome Awareness Walk October 25, 2014

ARLINGTON, Va. - Sept. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- For More Information
Contact: Jennifer Heinz, Executive Director, TSA of Greater Washington
Phone: 410-867-1151
Email: admin@tsagw.org

Walk for a Cure with the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington on October 25, 2014

Registration is open for the first Washington DC area Tourette Syndrome 5K Awareness Walk to be held at Bluemont Park in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  The Walk will begin at 10am at Bluemont Park and will be followed by lunch and activities for the kids sponsored by the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington.  The public is invited to participate in the Walk and can register or donate to support the event at www.tsagw.org.

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurobiological condition that affects 1 in 100 persons and is characterized by involuntary physical movements and vocalizations called tics. Funds raised by the Walk will support both programs and services to help those living with Tourette Syndrome in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, as well as research for a cure and better treatments.

For more information about the Walk, visit www.tsagw.org or call 410-867-1151.

About the Tourette Syndrome Association

Founded in 1972, the Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national voluntary non-profit membership organization in this field. The mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for, and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome.  National TSA offers resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS.  Membership includes individuals, families, relatives, and medical and allied health professionals working in the field.  Visit www.tsa-usa.org for more information.

The Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington is a chapter of the National organization serving all of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.  Among the services provided are information and referrals for the newly diagnosed, support groups, educational in-services, peer presentation to classmates of students with TS, and meetings offering expert speakers on topics important to those living with TS. The chapter website is www.tsagw.org.