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Charity Miles July Sponsorship – The Jackie Pang Fund

July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

With July’s arrival, we are happy to announce another Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful to The Jackie Pang Fund for their sponsorship and support of our…

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Southeast Virtual Meet and Greet

June 26, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Join AFTD Volunteer Ron Jackson for a Virtual Meet & Greet for those living in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Connect via Zoom with others in your area whose lives are…

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Olympic Distance Triathlon

June 26, 2021

Jason Nagin is participating in an Olympic Distance Triathlon on June 26, 2021 in memory of his grandmother who passed away from FTD, in honor of his mother who is…

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Southwest Virtual Meet & Greet

June 22, 2021 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Join AFTD Ambassador Susan Meagher for a Virtual Meet & Greet for Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. E-meet via Zoom video others in your area whose lives are affected…

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Clear Guidance, LLC Workshop

June 18, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Clear Guidance, LLC is hosting a workshop on June 18, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 pm ET titled, “How to Use Expressive Arts as a Tool for Meaningful Engagement: A Workshop for…

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Annual Penn FTD Center’s Caregiver Conference

June 18, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center’s Annual Caregiver Conference will take place online on Friday, June 18, 2021. The event is free to attend, although there is an option to…

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Webinar: The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Role in FTD Care

June 16, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT

How can speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help individuals and their family members who are coping with a diagnosis of FTD? This presentation will describe how SLPs can develop a practical roadmap…

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Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference

June 9, 2021 - June 10, 2021

AFTD is a bronze-level sponsor of the 35th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference. This two half-day virtual event features compelling keynote speakers and topics suitable for direct care, health…

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New England Virtual Meet and Greet for Young Adults

June 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

  Join AFTD Volunteer Jen Hoar for a New England Virtual Meet & Greet for young adults, ages 20-45 and children of parents with FTD. E-meet via Zoom video others…

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2021 AFTD Education Conference

May 13, 2021 - May 14, 2021

Today, May 13th, and tomorrow, May 14th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day, AFTD is convening its 2021 Education Conference online. You can join this free event…

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Rare Dementia Panel Discussion: When It’s Not Alzheimer’s Disease

May 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

The Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Council will host a thoughtful expert panel discussion about various types of dementia and the relation between Alzheimer’s and dementia followed by a Q&A session. AFTD…

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The Jackie Pang Fund – Virtual Wine Tasting

May 7, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

The Jackie Pang Fund is hosting a virtual wine tasting experience on May 7, 2021 at 8:00 pm ET with a portion of proceeds to benefit AFTD’s mission. Supporters can…

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Charity Miles May Sponsorship – Alector

May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

With May’s arrival, we are happy to announce another Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful for Alector’s repeat sponsorship and support of our mission on Charity Miles.…

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PPA Conference: Communication & Connection 2021

March 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:45 pm EDT

AFTD is a sponsor of the 2021 PPA Conference, an online education and support virtual conference for persons living with primary progressive aphasia, their families and professionals, held by Northwestern…

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A Lot Like Fun – Only Different

March 26, 2021 - March 26, 2022

A Lot Like Fun – Only Different features stories, past and present, of author Jack Livingston and his longtime friend Chris Kelley, who is currently living with FTD. Jack says,…

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Central Time Zone Young Adult Virtual Meet & Greet

March 11, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Join AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason on March 11 from 7 pm – 8 pm CT for a Virtual Meet & Greet for young adults, ages 20-45, located in the Central…

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Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting

March 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm EST

On March 5, AFTD hosted a virtual Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We’re grateful to the hundreds of people…

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The 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias and 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress

March 3, 2021 - March 5, 2021

AFTD is a sponsor of the 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias and 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress, to be held virtually by the International Society for Frontotemporal…

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Charity Miles March Sponsorship – Arden Courts

March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021

With March’s arrival, we are happy to announce a new Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful for Arden Courts’ sponsorship and support of our mission on Charity…

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Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS

February 27, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

AFTD is a bronze-level sponsor of the University of Pennsylvania Frontotemporal Degeneration Center’s virtual conference, “Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS.” This live event will address…

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