10-year-old Cape Coral girl goes to Congress to advocate for those with Tourette's syndrome

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

"One of my teachers told me when I'm older, I might be famous," says Lexus Bock.

At 10-years-old, Lexus has more confidence than most.

But it's not self-proclaimed stardom that helps her shine from within. It's the diagnosis you'd expect to dim her light.

When asked what gives her confidence, Lexus tells us, it's her "Tourette's syndrome."

Last year, when Lexus learned she had Tourette's syndrome, it hit her mom, Rebecca, hard.

"I can't take that way from her," said Rebecca. "That's the biggest part, the hard days when she's in pain or you know when she's struggling in school."

This year, Lexus wanted to speak for herself and others who share her struggle by sharing her voice on Capitol Hill.

A few months ago, Lexus and 30 fellow youth ambassadors for the Tourette Association of America traveled to D.C. to meet with Congress.

"Showing them that they don't have to be annoyed about it and they can just let it be a part of them," said Lexus.

"I think she enjoyed that," said Rebecca. "I think it was a pretty cool trip to have the chance to be able to do that."

Lexus proves that what others may see as a struggle, we can turn into our strength.

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