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The Tourette Association of America announces second
annual Virtual Gala on October 28
The interactive event will honor Premier League Sports
Analyst Tim Howard, Nick Ladevaio of L’Oreal USA, and
Michael Bamberger
WHO
Founded in 1972, the TAA is dedicated to making life
better for all individuals affected by Tourette and Tic
Disorders. As the only nationwide organization serving
this community, the Association works to raise
awareness, advance research and provide ongoing support.
The TAA directs a network of 31 Chapters and more than
85 support groups across the country and recognizes 18
Centers of Excellence.
Tim Howard
2021 Gala Honoree Tim Howard is an NBC Sports Premier
League Analyst and former United States Men’s National
Soccer Goalkeeper. In his book, The
Keeper: A Life Of Saving Goals And Achieving Them ,
Howard goes into detail about the impact of Tourette
Syndrome on his early life. In 2014, the Tourette
Association of America (TAA), described him as the "most
notable individual with Tourette S y ndrome
around the world" when
he was deemed a "Champion of Hope" for the "tremendous
courage he displayed in sharing his story on an
international platform, educating the public on a
disorder that is so seldom talked about, and encouraging
young people living with TS to speak out about their
experiences."
Nick Ladevaio
2021 Gala honoree Nick Ladevaio is the Vice President of
Diversity and Inclusion at L’Oreal USA. Nick has had a
32-year professional career that has spanned multiple
industries and functions across Fortune 500 global
companies. Over the course of his L’Oreal journey he has
successfully worked with and developed employees from
all levels: C-Suite, Senior-level executives,
field/store level employees, as well as professional all
professional functions such as marketing, finance,
sales, IT, HR, Digital, Education, Distribution and
Research and Development.
Michael Bamberger
2021 Gala honoree Michael Bamberger has a broad
background in constitutional law, intellectual property,
and media law (both from the counseling/transactional
and litigation perspective), corporate and securities
law and business law.
Michael is one of the leading First Amendment lawyers in
the US. He has appeared before the US Supreme Court,
nine federal courts of appeals, the New York Court of
Appeals, federal and state trial courts, and the state
supreme courts of Arkansas, Georgia, Colorado, Ohio,
Virginia and Tennessee. A scholar on limited liability
companies and partnerships, he has counseled and written
widely on the subject, as well as taught the subject at
both Cardozo Law School and the University of
California, Berkeley, Law School.
Amanda Talty, CEO/President of The Tourette Association
of America Brings over 15 years of experience developing
and implementing strategic programs designed to spark
organizational growth and sustainability. Under her
leadership, Amanda has championed the development of
programs and initiatives that have reduced
organizational deficit by $1.3 million and increased
fundraising revenue by 42%. As a result of her
commitment to the individuals, families and supporting
members of the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder
community, Amanda has played a tremendous role in
helping the Association navigate new revenue streams
through development of strategic priorities and
partnerships that ensure the success and sustainability
of the organization.
Amanda has been recognized several times for her
exemplary leadership, and has a proven record of
building successful relationships with individuals of
all backgrounds and socio-economic levels. Prior to
joining the TAA, Amanda brings almost 20 years of
experience to the nonprofit sector developing and
implementing strategic programs designed to spark
organizational growth and sustainability.
WHAT
Tourette Association of America Annual 2021 Virtual Gala
A fun, interactive, and accessible format for all! In
addition to the program, attendees will have the
opportunity to participate in an online auction.
WHEN
October 28 th at
7 pm EST
WHERE
Virtual
WHY
1 in 100 school-aged children are impacted by Tourette
Syndrome (TS) or a Tic Disorders. It is now estimated
that 1 million Americans are impacted and 50% are going
undiagnosed. In addition, 86% of individuals have at
least one other co-occurring condition, such as
obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder and learning difficulties. These
can range from mild to severe and disabling.
Individuals, especially children, with TS and Tic
Disorders are also impacted by other issues, such as
bullying and social exclusion.
Donations from the 2021 Gala will help benefit research,
support necessary programs, and foster social acceptance
of Tourette.
TICKET PRICE
Livestream tickets are $25 while sponsorships start at
$1,500
MORE INFORMATION/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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About the Tourette Association of America
Founded in 1972, the Tourette Association of America (TAA)
is dedicated to making life better for all individuals
affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders. As the only
national organization serving this community, the TAA
works to raise awareness, advance research, and provide
ongoing support to patients and families. To this end,
the TAA directs a network of 31 Chapters, 85 support
groups and recognizes 18Centers of Excellence across the
country. For more information on Tourette and Tic
Disorders, call 1-888-4-TOURET and visit us at tourette.org ,
and on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube .
About Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by sudden, involuntary movements and/or
sounds called tics. They can include eye blinking, head
jerking and facial movements — throat clearing, sniffing
and tongue clicking.
The involuntary utterance of obscene words is called coprolalia ,
and it’s much rarer than people think: Only 10 percent
of people diagnosed with Tourette experience these
symptoms.
There is no cure for Tourette. The cause also remains
unknown, but it is thought to involve genetic,
neurological and environmental factors that can be
treated.
Tourette is underdiagnosed. Many children, parents,
teachers and even physicians don’t fully understand TS,
which can lead to bullying, a lack of community support,
an improper diagnosis, lack of quality education, and a
host of other issues that impair the quality of life for
someone with TS.
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