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Webinar: The Role of Creative Arts Therapy and Engagement in FTD Care

October 28, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

How can creative arts therapists support and engage individuals and families living with FTD? This AFTD Educational Webinar will define art and music therapy and describe their role in addressing FTD symptoms and improving quality of life. It will…

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AFTD’s 2021 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)

October 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm EDT

Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive private course, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2021 Driving Hope Golf Tournament taking place October 18th…

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Central and Western New York Meet and Greet October 16th

October 16, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Join AFTD volunteer Amy Canavan on October 16, 2021 for a Virtual Meet & Greet for those in Central & Western New York. Connect via Zoom with others in your…

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Central and Western New York Meet and Greet October 13th

October 13, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Join AFTD volunteer Amy Canavan on October 13, 2021 for a Virtual Meet & Greet for those in Central & Western New York. Connect via Zoom with others in your…

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Understanding Specialty Dementias: Symptoms, Communication Practices and Resources

September 28, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason for an interactive presentation about Specialty Dementias such as Lewy Body, Frontotemporal Dementia and Vascular Dementia. This virtual presentation will provide an opportunity for caregivers,…

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Understanding Specialty Dementias: Symptoms, Communication Practices and Resources

September 28, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join The Kensington White Plains and AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason for an interactive presentation about Specialty Dementias such as Lewy Body, Frontotemporal Dementia and Vascular Dementia. Corey Esannason, is a Registered…

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Food for Thought 2021

September 26, 2021 - October 10, 2021

Food for Thought, AFTD’s flagship grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign, is back for its ninth year to help raise critical funds in support of AFTD’s mission. Held September 26 through…

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World FTD Awareness Week 2021

September 26, 2021 - October 3, 2021

This World FTD Awareness Week, World FTD United is working to make sure that FTD stories from around the globe become part of a Global Conversation on FTD, designed to…

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Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company – 20% to AFTD

September 26, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company is donating 20% of the proceeds of any coffee product order to support AFTD’s mission from September 26 through December 31, 2021, as part of AFTD’s…

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Central and Western New York Meet and Greet

September 18, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Join AFTD volunteer Amy Canavan for a Virtual Meet & Greet for those in Central & Western New York. Connect via Zoom with others in your area whose lives are…

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Webinar: The Role of Neuropalliative Care in FTD

September 17, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

How can neuropalliative care support individuals and families with FTD? This AFTD Educational Webinar will define neuropalliative care and its role in managing FTD symptoms and improving quality of life.…

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Real Talk: Conversations About Family Caregiving in the Black Community

September 12, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 3:55 pm EDT

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will host their 50th Annual Legislative Conference From September 12– 17. The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the leading policy conference on issues impacting…

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5th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament

September 4, 2021

AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 5th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on September 4, 2021, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s research initiatives. The tournament will be held…

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AFTD’s 2021 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (CO)

August 15, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18-holes of golf on a private course, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2021 Driving Hope Golf Tournament taking place August 15th at Colorado National Golf…

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Waverles – 5% for AFTD

August 12, 2021 - August 12, 2022

Waverles, a woman’s comfort wear clothing brand, is donating five percent of all sales to support AFTD’s mission in honor of founder Brianna Amoroso’s sister, Daria Amoroso-McCue. Daria was diagnosed…

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Family Caregiver Alliance Webinar: Younger Adult Family Caregivers

August 4, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Over a quarter of all family caregivers are Millennials or Gen Z, often facing unique challenges from those providing care later in their life. Managing careers, maintaining friendships and relationships,…

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16th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing

July 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm EDT

The 16th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 31, 2021 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The event will feature a…

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6th Annual CWM Memorial Golf Outing

July 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

The 6th Annual CWM Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 10, 2021 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course in Wayland, MI. The event will feature an 18 hole…

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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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