Tennis Tournament For Tourette's Syndrome Raises Thousands

COOPER CITY (CBS4) – About $13 thousand was raised Saturday during the first-ever "Play Tennis for Tourette" Tournament.

CBS4's Antonio Mora emceed the competition that was held at Bill Clark Tennis Academy. It also was hosted by the Plutt family.

The family wants to raise money to help those who suffer from the neurological disorder to better afford expensive medications.

Tourette syndrome causes involuntary movements and speech.

Scott Plutt, who has the disorder, and his identical twin brother, Michael, are among some of the best tennis players in the country in their age group.

Scott said it is important for people to understand the challenges faced by Tourette sufferers.

"That it's okay to have Tourette's, and it's okay to be different," he said. "It's fine, it's fine."