We are happy to announce AFTD-Team member Kristin Keefer from Kansas as our Charity Miles Athlete of the Month. Through her dedicated use of the Charity Miles app, Kristin has logged over 580 miles in support of AFTD’s mission!

Kristin has chosen to support AFTD’s mission in honor of her husband, Greg, who is living with FTD. She refers to the time she spends walking with her granddaughter, granddog, and Greg, who is currently in a long-term care facility, as precious moments.

“This cruel disease stole Greg’s rich baritone singing voice, his enjoyment of acting in community theatre musicals, his gift for teaching 7th grade math, and the joy of welcoming his first grandchild. No one should experience [this much] loss,” Kristin shares. “AFTD offers education about the disease, as well as care and support for both of us. I do this for Greg, the love of my life, and to advance science that will lead to timely diagnosis and effective treatment.”

AFTD wishes to express our overwhelming gratitude to Kristin and all of the members of our community who participated in helping us reach our March goal on the Charity Miles app. Together, the AFTD-Team moved 10,000 miles in just 10 days, securing a $10,000 donation from our sponsor, Arden Courts. During the month of March, every mile that community members logged on the app was matched $1/mile, up to 10,000 miles. AFTD thanks Arden Courts for their generous donation, which will advance AFTD’s mission – bringing help and support to improve quality of life for people affected by FTD and driving research to a cure.

You can still support our Charity Miles initiative by creating a pledge page (pdf), logging your miles every time you move, and asking your contacts to support your miles by making a pledge today!