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Alabama Family Shares FTD Journey, Speaks to Importance of Connection

Although FTD has robbed Gene Guy of the ability to talk, he still communicates with his daughter,…

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AFTD Highlights Mom’s Story in Latest N.Y. Times Awareness Ad

The Sunday, October 4 issue of the New York Times features the story of Jennifer Lee, a…

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Researchers Explore Mechanisms Behind TDP-43 Clumping, Test Investigational Drug

A team of researchers has shown for the first time how toxic proteins produced by the mutated…

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AFTD and ADDF Announce Major New Investments in FTD Research

AFTD and The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced today four new research awards to scientists looking…

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Members of AFTD Community Featured on Caregiver Solutions Show to Raise FTD Awareness

Members of the AFTD community, including staff and a volunteer, were featured on the Caregiver Solutions Info…

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AFTD Awareness Ads Featured in New York Times Introduce #FTDhotshotchallenge

A recent set of awareness ads featured in the New York Times highlights the stories of families…

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World FTD Marathon 2020

To mark World FTD Awareness Week 2020, AFTD and its fellow members of the World FTD United…

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Join the World FTD Marathon…

World FTD Awareness Week 2020 (Sept. 27-Oct. 4) will be highlighted by the daylong World FTD Marathon…

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Maine Family to Host AFTD Food for Thought Campaign, Raise FTD Awareness

For the Beal family, AFTD’s Food for Thought campaign presents an opportunity to share their journey with…

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“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” to Resume Production, Set to Air in 2021

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is heading back into production this week, as revealed during E! Entertainment’s virtual “Red…

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