I
have Tourette Syndrome. I just found out from a doctor last year.
But I have had it since kindergarten. I also have ADHD and LD.
I
had to go to a lot of doctor's appointments last year and that really
sucked. I missed school, because they were in Toronto and I live in
Peterborough.
But
now that is all over with and I am doing really good!
November
2005 I got sponsored by West 49. That means that I skate for them
in competitions. I get some free stuff, and I get a big discount on
everything in the store. I love skateboarding. I have been doing it
since I was 5. I try to get to the skate park everyday and practice.
Last
winter I asked my mom if we could have a skateboarding competition
and raise money for Tourette Syndrome. We finally came up with Flip
Tricks For Tourette.
I
want people to know that Tourette Syndrome isn't bad, and don't be
afraid of people who have it. Sometimes my tics can be bad, but most
of the time they are not bad at all. I don't get bullied, all my friends
know I have it and it doesn't bother them. Sometimes people ask me
why I am doing something, but it doesn't bother me, I just tell them
that I have Tourette Syndrome. If that doesn't work, I just ignore
them.
I
hope that a lot of people come to watch or enter the competition.
I want everyone to know more about Tourette Syndrome and to give some
money so that maybe one day they can find a cure.
Thanks,
Ethan
Wyatt
