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Amy Eissler’s Decision to Get Genetic Testing for FTD

Reporter Kathy Muldoon of the Oregonian interviews Amy Eissler about her decision to get genetic testing for FTD.  A pattern of heredity for FTD appears in her father’s family.  She has…

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AFTD Board Member Rachel Hadas in Neurology Now about Brain Donation

Rachel Hadas, AFTD board member, spoke with Neurology Now about the importance of brain donation and what it means for the future.  Her husband’s brain was donated to science when…

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Prominent Utah Economist Affected with FTD

Lynnette and Jeff Thregold of Utah spoke with Lois Collins of the Deseret News about Jeff’s struggle with FTD in October.  Click here for the article.

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AFTD MAC Member Bruce Miller Receives Award

Dr. Bruce Miller spoke about the advances in FTD research on October 15 in the 12th Annual Faculty Research Lectureship at University of California, San Francisco.  Miller was honored for his research…

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Pittsburgh Newspaper Interviews AFTD Board Member Deanna Angello

Deanna Angello spoke with her hometown newspaper about climing Mt. Everest in April in honor of father who suffers from FTD.  Click here to read about Deanna’s journey and coming…

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Russell Zomback Takes on Another Marathon – October 14

For the third year in a row, Russell Zomback will run a marathon in memory of his father, David, who passed away from FTD.  On October 14, Russell will compete…

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Hope Exists Walk and Fall Fest – October 27 in Canton, OH

Hope Exists Walk and Fall Fest – On Saturday, October 27, 2012, Laura Lytle and friends will host a walk at Price Park in North Canton, OH to raise awareness…

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The Three Woman Art Exhibit – Santa Monica – October 25

The Three Woman Art Exhibit at Heather James Art Gallery – October 25th – Artists Lisa Schulte, neighbor to Moe & Stu Bryant, and Cyndee Howard have generously offered to…

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Help & Hope #7

Issue #7: October 2012 (originally published as The Gateway)

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NPR Station in Philadelphia Covers FTD

September 29, 2012 – Bill Fehon is affected with FTD.  His wife, Diane, and their son, Jason, spoke with WHYY about the disease that has changed their lives forever.

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