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Tourette Syndrome Information Seminar - Hosted by State Reps. Murt, Dean, Stephens, Daley

Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) will host an
informational seminar for families dealing with Tourette Syndrome and community
members who are interested in learning more about the disorder. Murt will be
joined by Reps. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery), Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery) and
Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery), as well as representatives from the PA Tourette
Syndrome Alliance Inc.



The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., in the
Upper Dublin Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave. in Fort Washington.



Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is
characterized by tics – involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations
that occur repeatedly in the same way.

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“This can make it difficult for those dealing with the illness
to live a normal life,”Murt said. “Many families believe they are alone and
feel isolated, but there is help.”



The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information
contact Rep. Murt’s office at 215-674-3755.

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