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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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FTD & ALS: A Collaborative Approach to Diagnosis and Care

June 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

We know of several genes that can cause hereditary FTD, ALS, and ALS with FTD, with C9orf72 the most common. Yet genetics is not the complete story, as these conditions…

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New York City Virtual Meet & Greet

June 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for New York City residents, taking place Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00…

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Newport News, Va. Meet & Greet

June 15 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at the Grissom Library in Newport News. RSVP by emailing event host Stacey…

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National Meet & Greet for College-Aged Adults Confronting FTD

June 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

AFTD will host a national, virtual Meet & Greet on June 15 for those aged 17-26 who live with and help care for a person living with FTD. We will…

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Richmond, Va. Meet & Greet

June 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at East End Branch of the Richmond Public Library. RSVP by emailing…

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FTD Clinical Research Learning Institute

June 11 @ 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Hosted by the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center in partnership with AFTD, the FTD Clinical Research Learning Institute is a one-day virtual program that empowers individuals diagnosed with FTD, their caregivers…

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3rd Annual Dustin Snyder Birthday Bash Charity Golf Outing

June 9 @ 9:00 am EDT

Todd Hartzog and friends are hosting the 3rd Annual Dustin Snyder Memorial Golf Outing on June 9, 2024, at the Colonial Oaks Golf Course in Fort Wayne, IN. The event…

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Bristol, Pa. Meet & Greet

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol, Penn., located at…

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Powered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair

May 22 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

AFTD Volunteer Ric Fischer will be hosting an information table at the Powered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair in Fairfax, Va. on May 22. This a free event…

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2024 Colfax Marathon

May 18 - May 19

Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community at the 2024 Colfax Marathon, as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Denver area and raise funds to…

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Unidos en el camino: reunión de personas confrontando la demencia frontotemporal

May 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm EDT

Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual para personas de todas partes de los…

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TEDx Miami’s “Stories of Resilience,” featuring Dr. Leila Allen

May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Dr. Leila Allen, a neuroscientist and the founding director of the behavioral neuroscience undergraduate program at Florida International University, will be speaking at a May 15 TEDx Miami event called…

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Leicester, Mass. Meet & Greet

May 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Leicester, Mass. on Saturday, May 11, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.…

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Alzheimer’s Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference

May 5 @ 12:00 pm - May 6 @ 5:30 pm EDT

Volunteer Alice Brecheisen will be at the Alzheimer’s Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference on May 5-6 with an info table about FTD. The Annual Wisconsin Conference is a comprehensive event…

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AFTD 2024 Education Conference – Houston, Texas

May 3 @ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm EDT

The AFTD 2024 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Houston on May 3, 2024! We hope you will be able to join us for this unique opportunity to…

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The Electric Merch Co.

May 1 - December 31

Julia Dawson, Chief Brand Curator & Creative Director at The Electric Merch Co., recently launched a new set of clothing with MOTHER and DAUGHTER embroidered in the company’s signature pink…

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