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2024 Dallas Marathon

December 14 - December 15

Please support our team as we take on the 2024 Dallas Marathon on December 14-15 and raise money for AFTD!

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2024 Philadelphia Marathon

November 23 - November 24

Join the AFTD-Team at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon, as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Philadelphia area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team…

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2024 New York City Marathon

November 3

Please support our team as we take on the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 3 and raise money for AFTD!

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AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)

September 16 @ 10:30 am - 7:30 pm EDT

Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive private course, participate in a tennis tournament, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope…

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Lorain County Senior Expo

September 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the Lorain County Senior Expo on September 10 from 10 AM-1 PM EDT.  Go to the event website to learn more…

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In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event

September 5 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Ambassador Jerry Lazarus and volunteer Paul Lester will be hosting an information table on behalf of AFTD at the In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event on September 5 from…

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8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament

August 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:30 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on August 31, 2024, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s Research Initiatives. The tournament will be held…

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Dementia Friendly Lancaster Teepa Snow Event

August 21 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteers Samantha Fuller and Frank Alvarez are hosting an information table at the Dementia Friendly Lancaster Workshop on August 21, 2024, from 8 AM – 4 PM, EST. Hosted by occupational…

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AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (CO)

August 11 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm EDT

Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive course, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on August 11th at…

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Bringing Hope & Light to the Dementia Journey

August 6

AFTD volunteer Joni Ralph is hosting an event table at Bringing Hope & Light to the Dementia Journey at UW Stevens Point on August 6, 2024. The full day education conference…

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Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers

July 31 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the event Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers, being held at the YWCA of Elyria…

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Advocate for Awareness: Working with Lawmakers to Highlight FTD

July 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

FTD advocates can help bring awareness to their communities by working with lawmakers to issue proclamations and resolutions designating a statewide FTD awareness week. But what are proclamations and resolutions,…

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19th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing

July 20 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm EDT

The 19th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 20, 2024 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The event will feature a…

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FTD: The Other Dementia

July 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson will provide an overview of FTD, along with available resources available in the Twin Cities and from AFTD. Download this flyer to learn more.

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Pittsburgh, Pa. Virtual Meet & Greet

July 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in the Pittsburgh, Pa. area on Monday, July 15. RSVP…

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Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, Responses, Outcomes, Family Stories

July 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

AFTD Volunteers Bruce Lipman and Erica Heffernan will be hosting an informational session at the Evanston Public Library on July 2 from 6-7:30 PM, CDT to offer powerful, personal perspectives…

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Caring for Carol by Caring for Me

July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

In Caring for Carol by Caring for Me, Anthony P. Mauro Sr. recounts the emotional journey of caring for his wife, Carol, through her battle with FTD. The memoir highlights the…

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Second Annual Kim Rose Cure for Dementia Wings & Rings Golf Outing

June 28 @ 12:00 pm EDT

Christin Rose and her family are hosting the 2nd Annual Kim Rose Cure for Dementia Wings & Rings Golf Outing on June 28, 2024, at Glenview Golf Course in Cincinnati,…

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VA Caregiver Support Annual Summit

June 24 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT

AFTD staff will have an information table during the annual summit of the VA New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange. The event, which this year is titled “Beyond…

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National Meet & Greet for LGBTQIA+ Adults Confronting FTD

June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

LGBTQIA+ people living with or caring for a loved one with FTD face compounding stressors unique to their population. AFTD is committed to providing a safe, affirming environment to access…

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