Concourse Athletic Club is proud to host the 3rd Annual Tri for Tourettes, to raise money for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia. The child-sized triathlon will take place on Sunday, September 18th at 4:30 p.m. and includes food and activities for the whole family. Children ages 7 to 14 years old will compete as individuals with a donation of $35 in a 100-yard swim, 2.5 mile bike ride and a 1 mile run. This year’s event will include a category for handicapped children as well as a mixed relay team category. For the little ones age six years and under, there is a .33 mile fun run. This USAT sanctioned event is open to both members and non-members of the club.
Proceeds benefiting the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia will pay for families with children affected by Tourette Syndrome to attend a family retreat weekend, a week-long program for children at Camp Twin Lakes, on-going family, educational and professional support and production of educational packets.
“It is so exciting to see a recurring fundraiser for an under acknowledged disorder. Raising awareness for Tourette Syndrome helps the kids fit in and lead normal lives,” said Laurie Moses, founder of Tri for Tourettes and mother of a child affected by Tourette.
Participating in this year’s race are several children who overcome Tourette every day, along with several handicapped children from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Similarly, adults with Tourette and limb loss will be volunteering at Tri for Tourettes to encourage the kids.
Increased public understanding and tolerance of Tourette Syndrome symptoms are of paramount importance to people with Tourette Syndrome. Gilles de la Tourette, as it is formally called, is a neurological disorder which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence between the ages of two and 15 years of age. The multiple motor and vocal tics that categorize Tourette Syndrome can greatly impact a child’s educational and social experience, demonstrating the need for wider recognition of the disorder. Tri for Tourettes seeks to raise money and support for the children of our community who struggle with Tourette every day.
Register online at TriforTourettes or contact Tracy Meazell for registration information at 770.698.2090 or Laurie Moses at 404.372.5156. Concourse Athletic Club is Atlanta’s premier luxury athletic club, famous for personal-touch hospitality and leading-edge fitness and sports programming for all ages.
