Did you know that Saskatchewan is one of the only provinces/territories in Canada that does OT have a chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC) (www.tourette.ca)?
Did you know that some research indicates that Tourette Syndrome may be as common as one in 100? Did you know that two Saskatchewan moms of Tourette Syndrome children found each other this fall in Ottawa at the national TSFC conference and are now looking for others?
"We are those two moms and we are working to create a Tourette Syndrome community in this province," say Rachelle Brockman and Tracy Slywka. "Having a community of people connected by this neurological disorder can be a powerful, life-altering way to share information, stories and the human experience. We know that in Saskatchewan, supportive, hard-working people are our greatest resource. And when we form community, we are unstoppable!"
To get the ball rolling, the two ladies are hosting a Trek for Tourette in Saskatoon on Sunday, March 25, 2012. This is a nation-wide 5-km trek to raise community, awareness and funds for Tourette Syndrome. Across Canada this year marks the 4th annual Trek. In Saskatoon, it's the first ever! "It would be a dream come true if the people of this province were made aware of this cause. It would immeasurably help people/families in Saskatchewan who are feeling 'alone' with this disorder... we know!
To learn more call: For more information please call Rachelle at 306.371.8348 or visit www.tourette.ca.
