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5th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament
AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 5th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on September 4, 2021, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s research initiatives. The tournament will be held at Sunny Brae Golf Course (Osage, IA) and will feature…
16th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing
The 16th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 31, 2021 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The event will feature a shotgun start, four person scramble format, closest to the pin…
Olympic Distance Triathlon
Jason Nagin is participating in an Olympic Distance Triathlon on June 26, 2021 in memory of his grandmother who passed away from FTD, in honor of his mother who is currently living with FTD and in support of AFTD’s mission….
Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference
AFTD is a bronze-level sponsor of the 35th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference. This two half-day virtual event features compelling keynote speakers and topics suitable for direct care, health care, and family caregivers. Michelle Braun, PhD, will be presenting…
2021 AFTD Education Conference
Today, May 13th, and tomorrow, May 14th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day, AFTD is convening its 2021 Education Conference online. You can join this free event directly by accessing this link.
Rare Dementia Panel Discussion: When It’s Not Alzheimer’s Disease
The Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Council will host a thoughtful expert panel discussion about various types of dementia and the relation between Alzheimer’s and dementia followed by a Q&A session. AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason will be among the panelist. Download this…
The Jackie Pang Fund – Virtual Wine Tasting
The Jackie Pang Fund is hosting a virtual wine tasting experience on May 7, 2021 at 8:00 pm ET with a portion of proceeds to benefit AFTD’s mission. Supporters can enjoy an interactive, one-hour guided wine and chocolate pairing from…
Charity Miles May Sponsorship – Alector
With May’s arrival, we are happy to announce another Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful for Alector’s repeat sponsorship and support of our mission on Charity Miles. During the month of May, every mile that community members…
PPA Conference: Communication & Connection 2021
AFTD is a sponsor of the 2021 PPA Conference, an online education and support virtual conference for persons living with primary progressive aphasia, their families and professionals, held by Northwestern University’s Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease. Participants…
A Lot Like Fun – Only Different
A Lot Like Fun – Only Different features stories, past and present, of author Jack Livingston and his longtime friend Chris Kelley, who is currently living with FTD. Jack says, “Chris was the ringleader of ‘cool stuff,’ routinely sweeping up…