NJ Walks for TS at Bergen Honorary Committee Welcomes Senator Bucco, Assemblyman Carroll, and Assemblyman Bucco

State Senator Anthony R. Bucco (R-25), Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll (R-25), and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) have joined the Honorary Committee for the first NJ Walks for TS at Bergen—a day of advocacy, awareness and acceptance. The 5K walk and family fun run will take place at Overpeck Park’s Amphitheater in Ridgefield Park on Saturday, November 12 and is hosted by the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS).

NJ Walks for TS at Bergen benefits the NJCTS Education Outreach Program, which educates students and teachers at schools in every corner of New Jersey about Tourette Syndrome, anti-bullying and self-advocacy. Members of the Honorary Committee have a history of support for the 1 in 100 children living with Tourette Syndrome (TS)—a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements or sounds known as tics.

The event, which is the first NJ Walks for TS event in Bergen County, will feature a 5K walk/run followed by live musical performances, family friendly activities, and games. Walkers and runners of all abilities are welcome.

“We’re grateful for Senator Bucco’s, Assemblyman Carroll’s, and Assemblyman Bucco’s continued support of NJ Walks for TS,” said NJCTS Executive Director Faith W. Rice. “By joining us on November 12, we hope residents will follow their lead in standing up for the tens of thousands of New Jersey children and families living with TS.”

For more information about NJ Walks for TS, or to learn more about Tourette Syndrome and the work of NJCTS, call 908-575-7350 or visit www.njcts.org. For more information about registration and sponsorship for NJ Walks for TS, visit www.njcts.org/walk.