Argentina
Andrea Bonzini
Andrea Bonzini has a 27-year-old daughter with Tourette Syndrome. Since she was 9 years old, she has been working to raise awareness about Tourette Syndrome in Argentina and throughout Latin America.
Do you want to join Andrea making her dream of a legally recognized association come thru?
Please contact us at info@ticsandtourette.org
You can join here Facebook page here.
Greece
Christina Batagia
Christinas life took a different path when her son was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and ADHD at the age of 7. Since then, she has dedicated herself to understanding these conditions- learning what they are, how to live with them, and how best to support her son.
There is very little awareness about TS and ADHD in Greece, and she feels compelled to change that.
Nigeria
Joy Legbo
Dr. Joy Legbo is a Paediatrician at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
In Nigeria, tic disorders and Tourette syndrome are often underrecognized, leading to stigma and delayed care. She is passionate about raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, and building local capacity to ensure children receive timely and effective support.
Slovenia
Sabina Mrlak
Sabina Mrlak, MSc, is TTAG’s volunteer Ambassador for Slovenia. Drawing on her experience in media and public relations and her academic background in sociology and community social work, she aims to raise awareness of Tourette syndrome, challenge stereotypes, and make reliable information more accessible.
By highlighting the many faces of Tourette syndrome, Sabina hopes to help build a society where people feel understood, supported, and included.
South Africa
Aliza Visagie
Based in South Africa, Aliza’s advocacy was sparked by her son’s Tourette syndrome diagnosis, turning a moment of uncertainty into a mission. Guided by his words – “It’s part of me… not all of me” – she is focused on raising awareness, changing perceptions, and fostering acceptance of TS and related conditions.
With a strong commitment to early recognition and support for families and educators, Aliza strives to create a more inclusive environment where people with TS are respected, understood, and embraced without stigma.