Congratulations to Tanner Hutchison, from Milford High School, for being chosen from applicants throughout the state of Ohio, to become a TSA Youth Ambassador! He will be traveling to VA in April to attend training at the TSA National Convention and also have a Trip to the Hill in Washington DC. He will be a great Youth Leader for TSA of Ohio!

FAO Basket Co would like to congratulate Tanner, for his perseverance and hard work in overcoming great obstacles with his Tourettes Syndrome over the past 6 years since he was diagnosed.

Tanner has a passion for helping others, and educating others about Tourettes Syndrome. It is because of his life experiences, and because he has a little brother who was diagnosed with TS too.

He chose to apply to be an Ambassador for the Tourettes Association. He wants to make sure that other kids don’t have to feel alone in their Journey with Tourettes, like he did for so many years. He wants to educate communities and put to rest all the weird ideas that others may have about what Tourettes Syndrome, and how it affects those who have it. He wants to help others understand that a little empathy and compassion, and education can go a long way to putting to rest myths about the unknown.

Tanner will be traveling throughout the state of Ohio, to give FREE presentations to any schools, or communities who would like to learn more about Tourettes Syndrome. He personally will be answering questions, and educating, and demonstrating what Tourettes Syndrome is, what other disorders are common to have with TS, and how it feels to have it.

It is because of Tanner’s enthusiasm and dedication to help others, that FAO Basket Co, is offering to sponsor Tanner on his trip to Virginia in April for his training, and the National TSA Convention. Tanner and his parents need to come up with some of their expenses to make the journey there.

FAO Basket Co is offering to donate 100% of it’s profits from now until March 30th or until they have reached their goal of $1000.00 to cover their expenses.

Valentines Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and other holidays are coming up soon. If you are thinking of sending a gift, think of ordering from FAO Basket Co. We will deliver to the Cincinnati area, and also offer shipping as well, in the continental US. You will be helping a boys dream come true, and supporting a good and true cause from the heart. We couldn’t be more Proud to sponsor such a great kid.

Don’t forget to pass the word on too. We would love as many people to know about Tanner’s quest, and about Tourettes Syndrome. It’s for a good cause so pay it forward.

If you are curious about Tanner, and his story, you can check back with us as we post some “Get to know T facts” through out the coming days. You can hear his story.  You can get to know his family, by clicking here www.hutchbunchhappenings.blogspot.com. (December 2007)  If you want to learn more about Tanner’s cause, and Tourettes Syndrome you can click here- http://www.tsa-usa.org/ or you can see TSA-Ohio here- http://www.tsaohio.org/TSASite/default.htm.   If you are a family with a child with TS or you would like to make arrangements for Tanner to come and speak to your community group, school, church group or family,  you can contact www.tsaohio.org.  They will be scheduling and arranging any inservices or speaking events on Tanner’s behalf.  Don’t  forget to leave a comment, for Tanner.  We will be sure to pass it on to him. 

Don’t forget 100% of the profits for our sales until March 30 or until Tanner reachs his goal will be given to Tanner’s Youth Ambassador fund to help him pay for his family’s travel expenses.  If your company would like to sponsor or donate to Tanner’s fund, send us an email and we will get the information to Tanner’s Family to contact you.  Pay it forward- for Tanner!!