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2024 Dallas Marathon

December 14 - December 15

Please support our team as we take on the 2024 Dallas Marathon on December 14-15 and raise money for AFTD!

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2024 Philadelphia Marathon

November 23 - November 24

Join the AFTD-Team at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon, as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Philadelphia area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team…

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2024 New York City Marathon

November 3

Please support our team as we take on the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 3 and raise money for AFTD!

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8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament

August 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:30 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on August 31, 2024, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s Research Initiatives. The tournament will be held…

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19th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing

July 20 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm EDT

The 19th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 20, 2024 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The event will feature a…

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Second Annual Kim Rose Cure for Dementia Wings & Rings Golf Outing

June 28 @ 12:00 pm EDT

Christin Rose and her family are hosting the 2nd Annual Kim Rose Cure for Dementia Wings & Rings Golf Outing on June 28, 2024, at Glenview Golf Course in Cincinnati,…

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FTD Clinical Research Learning Institute

June 11 @ 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Hosted by the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center in partnership with AFTD, the FTD Clinical Research Learning Institute is a one-day virtual program that empowers individuals diagnosed with FTD, their caregivers…

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Bristol, Pa. Meet & Greet

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol, Penn., located at…

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Powered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair

May 22 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

AFTD Volunteer Ric Fischer will be hosting an information table at the Powered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair in Fairfax, Va. on May 22. This a free event…

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2024 Colfax Marathon

May 18 - May 19

Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community at the 2024 Colfax Marathon, as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Denver area and raise funds to…

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Unidos en el camino: reunión de personas confrontando la demencia frontotemporal

May 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm EDT

Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual para personas de todas partes de los…

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Leicester, Mass. Meet & Greet

May 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Leicester, Mass. on Saturday, May 11, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.…

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Alzheimer’s Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference

May 5 @ 12:00 pm - May 6 @ 5:30 pm EDT

Volunteer Alice Brecheisen will be at the Alzheimer’s Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference on May 5-6 with an info table about FTD. The Annual Wisconsin Conference is a comprehensive event…

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AFTD 2024 Education Conference – Houston, Texas

May 3 @ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm EDT

The AFTD 2024 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Houston on May 3, 2024! We hope you will be able to join us for this unique opportunity to…

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New York City Meet & Greet

April 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at 5th & Mad, in Midtown Manhattan, on Tuesday, April 30, starting…

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Terre Haute, Ind. Meet & Greet

April 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Terre Haute, Indiana on Saturday, April 27, starting at 2:00 p.m.…

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Perspectives in Research Webinar: Navigating Social and Legal Challenges in Familial FTD

April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join us for a conversation with Prof. Jalayne Arias, a researcher focused on policy, ethics, and law, and genetic counselor Laynie Dratch as they discuss important considerations for families impacted by…

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AFTD Advocacy Training for NY FTD Registry

April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Join AFTD’s advocacy team for training to prepare New York residents to advocate for the passage of state Senate Bill S7874, sponsored by Michelle Hinchey. If passed, the bill would…

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Los Angeles, Calif. Meet & Greet

March 30 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Alma Valencia at Be Nice Have Fun, a…

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Spring Valley, Minn. Meet & Greet

March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper, in Spring Valley, Minn., on Saturday,…

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