Health & Fitness
"Light Your Town Teal" Campaign Hopes To Shine Light On Tourette Syndrome In Philadelphia
Tara Lerman and Derick Valencik have Tourette syndrome, a tic disorder that causes involuntary movements or sounds.
May 22, 2025
The Ben Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline turned the color teal Tuesday night in recognition of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. The campaign called "Light Your Town Teal" is shining a light on the disorder.
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It's a movement disorder that can look strange to people who don't know what it is. People with Tourette syndrome are often bullied and face discrimination
The teal lights and advocates are aiming to change that.
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