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“Days of Our Lives” Star Martha Madison Raises FTD Awareness at Dallas Marathon
A team of 20 taking part in the BMW Dallas Marathon (December 7-9) will run to raise awareness…
Helping Others in His Mother’s Memory
Nate Stevens became an AFTD volunteer this summer, after losing his mom to FTD. After showing symptoms…
Consider Supporting AFTD This #GivingTuesday…
November 27th marks the seventh annual Giving Tuesday, a day to recognize and support the important work…
U.K. Guardian Spotlights Brain Donation’s Role in Developing FTD Treatments
An article published in The Guardian on November 13 highlights the work of the Sydney Brain Bank…
Former FTD Caregiver Nancy Carlson Profiled in Minn. Star Tribune
November is National Family Caregivers Month, an opportunity to recognize the spouses, children, family members and friends…
Sandra Day O’Connor Announces Dementia Diagnosis
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, announced she has been…
2018 Hope Rising Benefit Draws Record Attendance to Support AFTD’s Mission
More than 500 people gathered in New York City for the third annual AFTD Hope Rising Benefit…
Des Moines Register Article Highlights Difficulties in Finding FTD Care
An article published in the October 21 Des Moines Register chronicled the struggles faced by people living…
Carol Hall, Acclaimed Musician and Songwriter, Dies of PPA
Carol Hall, a classically trained pianist and successful Broadway composer, died of logopenic primary progressive aphasia (PPA)…
N.Y. Times Profiles Person with FTD in Article about Living with Dementia
An article published by The New York Times on October 5 highlights the ways in which persons…
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