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Aging Unbound Fair

May 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

AFTD will be hosting an information table at the Aging Unbound Fair on May 31 in Burke, Virginia, near Washington, DC. Additionally, AFTD volunteer Sarah Beil will speak about how…

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2023 Woodland Senior Resource Fair

May 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Debby Scanlan will be representing AFTD at the 2023 Woodland Senior Resource Fair in Woodland, California. She will be hosting an information table to bring awareness of FTD…

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Alzheimer’s Association — 37th Annual Wisconsin State Conference

May 21, 2023 - May 22, 2023

Held annually, the Wisconsin State Conference conference attracts hundreds of professional and family care providers. The audience includes nurses, CNAs, social workers therapists, adult day care staff, administrators, physicians, home…

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2023 Colfax Marathon

May 20, 2023 - May 21, 2023

We are back as an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 Colfax Marathon, taking place on May 20-21. There are race options available for people of all skill levels. We…

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FTD Awareness & Fundraising Event

May 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

The Vanderbilt FTD Clinic and Nashville Caregivers Support Group are hosting an FTD awareness and fundraising event at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on May 18, 2023. AFTD Senior…

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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, With a Focus on Frontotemporal Dementia

May 17, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

What is frontotemporal degeneration (FTD)? Learn about the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60 in this virtual event presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and…

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AFTD 2023 Education Conference

May 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

The AFTD 2023 Education Conference is coming to the Marriott St. Louis Grand on May 5, 2023! Join others whose lives have been touched by FTD for this unique and powerful opportunity to connect with…

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Healthcare Professional Webinar: Treatment of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Degeneration

April 13, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Join Dr. Simon Ducharme, a neuropsychiatrist, researcher, and expert specializing in FTD, as he presents on the treatment of behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration (bvFTD). This webinar is designed specifically for…

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Webinar: Understanding Frontotemporal Degeneration

April 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara on April 12 as she talks about FTD — the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. Dawn will break…

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A Lot Like Fun – Only Different

April 3, 2023 - April 3, 2024

A Lot Like Fun – Only Different is a book about friendship. It features Chris Kelley, who is living with FTD. Author Jack Livingston says, “Chris was the ringleader of…

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Milford, MA — In-Person Meet & Greet

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Milford, Massachusetts. Download this flyer to learn more, and share it…

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2023 Los Angeles Marathon

March 19, 2023

Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Los Angeles area and raise funds to help people affected by…

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AFTD Webinar – Brain Donations: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?

March 17, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Brain donation is crucial in advancing the science of FTD. But navigating the donation process can be complicated. How does a person donate their brain, and to whom? When is…

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“Chasing Rainbows” Sacramento Performance

March 4, 2023

On Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., playwright Bob Powers will perform his one-person show Chasing Rainbows, based on his real-life experience with his late husband, who had primary progressive…

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Subaru Share the Love Event 2024

August 21, 2024 - January 2, 2025

In memory of Georgi Sidoris, Scott Campbell of Subaru of Muskegon designated AFTD as one of their Hometown Charities for the 2024 Subaru Share the Love Event. This event will…

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Penn FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference

February 28, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST

AFTD is proud to sponsor the University of Pennsylvania FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference, taking place Tuesday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The theme of this year’s conference is…

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Healthcare Professional Webinar: Differentiating Behavioral Variant FTD from Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

February 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Join Dr. Howard Rosen, a behavioral neurologist and FTD expert, as he presents a clear and practical approach to diagnosing behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD) and differentiating it from Alzheimer’s disease,…

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Austin Marathon

February 19, 2023

On Sunday, February 19, AFTD will be returning as an Official Charity Team of the 2023 Austin Marathon! If you’re interested in joining us for this opportunity, act now as…

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Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference

February 3, 2023 - February 4, 2023

AFTD is a nonprofit Community Partner supporting the Alzheimer’s Association’s New England Family Conference, taking place February 3 and 4, 2023. It is a free, virtual conference for those living…

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With Love 2023

February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023

Are you ready for a month-long celebration of love? We are! All throughout February, our 12th annual With Love campaign will let you share your stories of love, From the…

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