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2024 New York City Marathon
Please support our team as we take on the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 3 and raise money for AFTD!
In-Person Meet & Greet in Portland, Oregon
Meet actress and filmmaker Katie Prentiss to hear about her new full-length movie project, “Wake Up Maggie.” Hosts Allison Lindauer and David Spencer will provide drinks and appetizers at this…
Unidos en el camino: reunión de personas confrontando la demencia frontotemporal
Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual. Este evento es específicamente para personas hispanohablantes…
Understanding Dementia With a Focus on Alzheimer’s & Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will be joining representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association to hold a virtual presentation on FTD and Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:00…
Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center Family Caregiver Appreciation Day
AFTD Ambassador Jackie Shapiro will be hosting an information table at the 2024 Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center Family Caregiver Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 26th from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM…
In-Person Meet & Greet in Middletown, DE
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Jeanne Cestone. RSVP for this event by emailing…
Kadlec Hospital Neurological Center’s 13th Annual Caregiver Conference
Volunteer Cheryl Garvey will be hosting an information table at Kadlec Hospital Neurological Center’s 13th Annual Caregiver Conference at the Richland Community Center.
In-Person Meet & Greet in Danville, CA
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event hosted by AFTD volunteer Judy Price. RSVP for this event by emailing…
In-Person Meet & Greet in Fairmont, WV
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event hosted by Debbie Elkins, AFTD Ambassador for West Virginia. RSVP for this…
In-Person Meet & Greet in Midlothian, VA
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event near Richmond, hosted by AFTD volunteer Carrie Edwards. RSVP for this event…
AFTD Webinar: Care Partner Learning Series — Navigating Behavioral Variant FTD Symptoms
Behavioral variant FTD, or bvFTD, makes up almost half of all FTD diagnoses. Behavioral symptoms can fundamentally alter one’s personality, which can be extremely distressing for the person diagnosed and…
2024 Fundraiser for AFTD, Hosted by Gary’s FUB Team
Join Gary’s FUB Team on September 23, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:30pm at the Hutton House in Medicine Lake, MN for the 2024 Fundraiser for AFTD! The evening promises to be filled…
FTD Awareness Week Event
AFTD volunteer support group facilitator Al Papesh and the members of the group will be sharing AFTD resources and answering questions at the Johnston Public Library in Johnston, Iowa on…
2024 Living With Dementia Conference
AFTD volunteer Amy Canavan will be hosting an information table at the 2024 Living With Dementia Conference in Syracuse, N.Y. Being held on September 18, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, the…
AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)
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…
Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament
AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will host the Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament on September 14, 2024, with all proceeds donated to AFTD for Research and family care grants. The tournament will…
Lorain County Senior Expo
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…
In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event
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…
“Smple Mnds” Fundraiser
HL McIntyre from the UK is holding a fundraiser for her book, “Smple Mnds” where 40% of proceeds from the book sales will be donated to AFTD’s mission for the…
8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament
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…