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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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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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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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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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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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Alzheimer’s Association Journey WA State Chapter Journey Conference

March 23 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

The Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter is hosting its annual Journey Conference for care partners of persons with dementia. AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud will be hosting AFTD’s information table at the event. The…

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Understanding Dementia with a Focus on Alzheimer’s & FTD

March 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Join AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara and Julie McMurray, MA, LMHC, CDP, of the Alzheimer’s Association for this virtual presentation on FTD and Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees will learn about the signs…

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AFTD Webinar — Making a Difference: Becoming an FTD Advocate

March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Many members of the AFTD community have found meaning and purpose by becoming an FTD advocate, working to make the journey easier for the next family. But how does one…

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2024 Los Angeles Marathon

March 17

Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Los Angeles area and raise funds to help people affected by…

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There’s More Than Alzheimer’s: Sharing the Spotlight with Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Degeneration

March 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Jackie Shapiro will talk about FTD at this workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Attendees will learn about the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of…

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Sacramento, Calif. Meet & Greet

March 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this AFTD Meet & Greet event, taking place in Roseville, California, outside of Sacramento, on Sunday, March 10, starting…

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Memphis, Tenn. Meet & Greet

March 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in and around Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, March 2, starting…

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New Orleans, La. Meet & Greet

March 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual Meet & Greet event in New Orleans on Saturday, March 2, starting at 10:00 a.m. CT. The…

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Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference

March 2 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm EST

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a free virtual educational conference for those living with dementia, care partners, family members, and the general public March 1-2, 2024. Live translation to Spanish…

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Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference

March 1 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm EST

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a free virtual educational conference for those living with dementia, care partners, family members, and the general public March 1-2, 2024. Live translation to Spanish…

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“Smple Mnds” Fundraiser

March 1 - August 31

HL McIntyre from the UK is holding a fundraiser for her book, “Smple Mnds” where 20% of proceeds from the book sales will be donated to AFTD’s mission for the…

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