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How BBQ Sauce Gives Life to Disease Research

Read about the Fehon family from Philadelphia.  Diane Fehon, with the help of her sons, realizes her husband’s dream of selling his BBQ sauce after he developed FTD.  The Fehons’ delicious sauce,…

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Julie Krueger Speaks about Living with FTD in WI Paper

Forty-six-year-old Julie Krueger shares what living with a diagnosis of FTD is like in this story from the Wausau Daily Herald in Wisconsin.

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Free FTD Education Session in Monroeville, PA – 9/26/12

Arden Courts of Monroeville, PA (outside Pittsburgh) will hold a free seminar on FTD on Wednesday, September 26 from 5:30 – 7:30.  AFTD regional network coordinator Jenny Hinsman will take…

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Free Continuing Ed Event in MD – 9/25/12

Arden Courts of Pikesville and Towson present “This Doesn’t Look Like Dementia – Serving People with FTD in Residential Programs” on Tuesday, September 25th for healthcare professionals.  AFTD Program Director…

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New FTD Resource for Children ages 5-9

Frank and Tess – Detectives! – Download this friendly new activity book about frontotemporal dementia, designed by Atomic Orange Productions for Co-Authors Tiffany Chow and Gail Elliot. In this case,…

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H’ArtSong: A Celebration of the Arts to Benefit AFTD

On February 21, 2013, artists from the Hartsville, SC area will put on a performing arts show at the First Presbyterian Church – Black Creek Arts Gallery to raise money for…

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Free Legal Planning Workshop – October 7 in NC

Free Legal Planning Workshop in NC – Alzheimer’s NC will host a free FTD workshop entitled “Legal Planning for Families Living with FTD” on Sunday, October 7 from 3-5 p.m. …

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Bishop Family Tells FTD Story

Sue and Bill Bishop spoke with counselor/writer Daniel Vance about their son’s struggle with FTD in August 2012.  Vance’s column is published by more than 260 newspapers around the country. …

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FTD Support Group to Walk for AFTD

Mike Kipp, whose wife Carole passed away from FTD, will walk with his team–A Stolen Life–comprised of several members of his FTD support group in Washington state on September 22…

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1st Annual Golf Benefit Honoring Cheryl Whitcomb

On Sunday, September 2, 2012, the family of Cheryl Whitcomb will host a golf outing at St. Denis Golf Course in Chardon, OH.  Ten percent of the proceeds benefits AFTD.…

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